[U.S.] Marco Rubio's Big Moment

Marco Rubio's Big Moment
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/01/30/marco-rubio-s-big-moment-could-come-with-immigration-reform.html
The freshman GOP senator has been staking out a leadership role on the immigration reform push. But will the bitter fight to come harm his credibility with conservativesâ€"and his 2016 White House chances?

The Gay Boy Scouts
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/01/30/advocates-hail-boy-scouts-decision-on-gay-members-but-fight-isn-t-over.html
Instead of banning gay members, the organization is mulling leaving their inclusion up to local groups. While advocates welcome the news, they tell Tricia Romano this is only a baby step for the Scouts.

'Conflicted' Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to depart
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/01/transportation-secretary-ray-lahood-stepping-down-86892.html?hp=l9
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced Tuesday that he is stepping down, and his departure means that President Barack Obama is losing a trusted quarterback for his ambitious high-speed rail dreams and a key defender of his stimulus spending ...

Niagara Falls daredevil Wallenda to skywalk over Florida highway
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2013/01/29/wallenda_walk_daredevil_nik_wallenda_draws_gasps_with_sarasota_stunt.html
(CNN) -- Daredevil Nik Wallenda will not need a passport for this trip. But just like his historic walk from United States to Canada, across the Niagara Falls, his life will be on the line.

Obama's gun plan begins slow, scrutinized trek through Congress
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/national-international/NATL-Senate-Hearing-Pits-NRA-Gun-Control-Supporters-188970001.html
By Michael O'Brien, Political Reporter, NBC News. The Obama administration's gun violence proposals are beginning their arduous path through Congress, as the opening act moves to the Senate Wednesday and lawmakers begin to pick apart some of the ...

Public Opinion Is on Chuck Hagel's Side
http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/world-report/2013/01/28/public-opinion-is-on-chuck-hagels-side
Heather Hurlburt is the executive director of the National Security Network in Washington, D.C. Heather previously served in the Clinton administration as speechwriter to the president, and as speechwriter and policy planning staff for Secretaries of State ...

Gov. Perry calls for $1.8 billion in tax relief for Texans
http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/01/29/4583631/perry-calls-on-americans-to-work.html
AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry, declaring that Texas is "stronger than ever," on Tuesday called on lawmakers to give Texans $1.8 billion in tax relief over the next two years and proposed drawing $3.7 billion from the state's Rainy Day Fund to invest in infrastructure ...