http://www.krem.com/news/politics RSS Feed for KREM - News - Politics en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 16:37:12 GMT 2013-05-23T16:37:12Z en-us http://www.krem.com/news/politics/Gun-debate-goes-beyond-session-208568991.html 2013 Legislature's gun debate extended beyond the session. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:09:24 GMT http://www.krem.com/news/politics/Gun-debate-goes-beyond-session-208568991.html 2013-05-23T00:09:24Z http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208615131.html NEW YORK (AP) — However Anthony Weiner does when the polls close, he's certain to add drama to the most competitive New York City mayor's race in more than a decade. Thu, 23 May 2013 16:37:12 GMT http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208615131.html 2013-05-23T16:37:12Z http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208540511.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says music is often one place where people turn during trying times, both for comfort and for inspiration. Thu, 23 May 2013 14:05:00 GMT http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208540511.html 2013-05-23T14:05:00Z http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208451421.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Mayor-elect Eric Garcetti says he's going to focus like a "laser beam" on the economy when he takes office July 1. Thu, 23 May 2013 06:03:17 GMT http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208451421.html 2013-05-23T06:03:17Z http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208558301.html The fake ID program has been operating without legislative approval -- and in relative secrecy -- for years. It has already issued hundreds of fake driver's licenses and license plates to government agencies. Wed, 22 May 2013 21:36:05 GMT http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208558301.html 2013-05-22T21:36:05Z http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208351351.html SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A groundbreaking deal to regulate high-volume oil and gas drilling in Illinois cleared a top House committee Tuesday, setting up a floor vote on a measure that supporters say would bring tens of thousands of jobs to struggling areas in the southern part of the state. Wed, 22 May 2013 04:03:45 GMT http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208351351.html 2013-05-22T04:03:45Z http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208540831.html MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is gearing up for re-election next year. But the Republican's actions suggest he might be seeking a much bigger prize — the presidency in 2016. Wed, 22 May 2013 20:04:42 GMT http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208540831.html 2013-05-22T20:04:42Z http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208279381.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — An early count of mail-in ballots is pointing to a close race for Los Angeles mayor. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:05:53 GMT http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208279381.html 2013-05-22T12:05:53Z http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208424821.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden is praising Jewish leaders for helping change American attitudes about gay marriage and other issues. Wed, 22 May 2013 11:02:04 GMT http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208424821.html 2013-05-22T11:02:04Z http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208425481.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County prosecutors say they want to retry five former officials in the city of Bell who were accused of corruption and overpaying themselves with public funds. Wed, 22 May 2013 04:05:06 GMT http://www.krem.com/news/politics/208425481.html 2013-05-22T04:05:06Z