[U.S.] Rice meeting with senators fails to dampen criticism

Rice meeting with senators fails to dampen criticism
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-34222_162-57554867-10391739/graham-more-disturbed-than-before-about-benghazi-explanation-after-meeting-with-rice/
By Tabassum Zakaria. WASHINGTON | Tue Nov 27, 2012 12:16pm EST. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice on Tuesday failed to win over her harshest Republican critics in the U.S.

With GOP lawmakers flouting anti-tax pledge, is Norquist losing position of power?
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2012/1127/With-GOP-lawmakers-flouting-anti-tax-pledge-is-Norquist-losing-position-of-power
For decades, conservative lobbyist Grover Norquist vowed to drive Republicans out of office if they didn't pledge to oppose tax increases.

Christopher Vaughn sentenced to four life terms in family's murders
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/5c4382e121f544308427151d57ef6bd8/AP-US--Shootings-Father-Sentencing
Christopher Vaughn was sentenced to four life terms Tuesday for killing his wife and three children. In delivering the sentence, Will County Judge Daniel Rozak said he found it “very frustrating” that his options are limited.

ACLU Sues Pentagon Over Women in Combat
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2012/11/27/aclu-sues-pentagon-over-women-in-combat
Female soldiers train on a firing range while wearing new body armor in September in Fort Campbell, Ky. The American Civil Liberties Union announced Tuesday it is suing the Department of Defense to lift immediately all restrictions on women serving in ...

Ex-'Melrose' actress convicted of vehicular homicide
http://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/jury-finds-ex-melrose-place-star-guilty-of-vehicular-homicide-1.1055673
A lesson for Hollywood types who drink and drive: An ex-'Melrose Place' actress faces prison after conviction for vehicular homicide in a 2010 drunk-driving crash.

Jeb Bush's Call for 'Restoration' Counts on Education
http://wlrn.org/post/experts-are-taking-another-look-jeb-bushs-education-cred
Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/MCT/Getty Images. Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials conference in this file photo.

US, House to Discuss Settling Suit Over Gun Probe Data
http://www.kurv.com/?id=6564
Lawyers for U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and a House committee said they will discuss settling a lawsuit to enforce congressional subpoenas probing the Justice Department's Operation Fast and Furious program.

Senators introduce GOP alternative to Dream Act
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/nov/27/gop-lawmakers-float-immigration-reform-plan/
A trio of Republican senators have introduced legislation to allow young people brought to the United States by their parents illegally to receive legal residency if they seek higher education or enlist in the military.

Shelley Moore Capito's Senate Candidacy Creates Republican Rift
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2012/11/27/conservative-groups-rain-on-capitos-senate-parade
West Virginia Rep. Shelley Moore Capito's Senate candidacy is already creating an unsettling sense of déjà vu for Republicans.

Christmas tree intended for US Capitol on its way
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/national_world&id=8898376
WASHINGTON (AP) - A Christmas tree intended for the grounds of the U.S. Capitol is headed to Washington. The 65-foot tree is scheduled to arrive at the Capitol on Monday around 10 a.m.. Advertisement. The tree comes from the White River National ...