KREM - News - Politics http://www.krem.com/news/politics RSS Feed for KREM - News - Politics en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:06:38 GMT Gay marriage bill passes; voters likely to get final say http://www.krem.com/news/politics/Gay-marriage-bill-passes-voters-likely-to-get-final-say-138973414.html The bill now goes to Gov. Chris Gregoire for her signature, but it will likely face a statewide referendum vote before it can become law. Santorum files for Indiana despite ballot dispute http://www.krem.com/news/politics/138970394.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republican presidential contender Rick Santorum is filing to get on Indiana's ballot even though he has not been certified by local election officials. Idaho's first GOP caucus could have highest turnout in the nation http://www.krem.com/news/politics/138971669.html Idaho's first GOP caucus could have highest turnout in the nation http://www.krem.com/news/politics/138960539.html Boehner: Congress to overturn birth control policy http://www.krem.com/news/politics/138945654.html House Speaker John Boehner says if President Barack Obama doesn't reverse a new policy requiring religious schools and hospitals to provide employees with access to free birth control, the Congress will. Santorum: I won and raised about $250K Tues night http://www.krem.com/news/politics/138914114.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Resurgent Rick Santorum said his sweep of three GOP contests earned his shoestring campaign $250,000 overnight, cash he needs to take his upstart bid for the Republican presidential nomination to Mitt Romney's turf. White House attacks Romney on birth control http://www.krem.com/news/politics/138950224.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is taking on GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney over his criticism of President Barack Obama's birth control coverage mandate. Santorum sweeps in Minnesota, Colorado and Missouri http://www.krem.com/news/politics/138924629.html A resurgent Rick Santorum won Republican presidential caucuses in Minnesota and Colorado on Tuesday night, a stunning sweep that raised fresh questions about front-runner Mitt Romney's appeal among ardent conservatives. Gingrich warns darkly of Iran nuclear possibility http://www.krem.com/news/politics/138939954.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Newt Gingrich kept a stiff upper lip Wednesday after his poor showing in GOP presidential caucuses the night before, but issued dire warnings about Iran's potential nuclear capabilities. Dems recruiting former Giant Carson for House bid http://www.krem.com/news/politics/138939939.html WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats are recruiting Hall of Fame football player Harry Carson to run for a House seat from New Jersey.