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 2012-02-09T11:06:38Z en-us 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. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:50:06 GMT http://www.krem.com/news/politics/Gay-marriage-bill-passes-voters-likely-to-get-final-say-138973414.html 2012-02-09T00:50:06Z 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. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:04:20 GMT http://www.krem.com/news/politics/138970394.html 2012-02-09T07:04:20Z Idaho's first GOP caucus could have highest turnout in the nation http://www.krem.com/news/politics/138971669.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:21:22 GMT http://www.krem.com/news/politics/138971669.html 2012-02-08T23:21:22Z Idaho's first GOP caucus could have highest turnout in the nation http://www.krem.com/news/politics/138960539.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:58:38 GMT http://www.krem.com/news/politics/138960539.html 2012-02-08T20:58:38Z 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. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:12:35 GMT http://www.krem.com/news/politics/138945654.html 2012-02-08T18:12:35Z 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. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:32:33 GMT http://www.krem.com/news/politics/138914114.html 2012-02-08T23:32:33Z 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. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:06:38 GMT http://www.krem.com/news/politics/138950224.html 2012-02-09T11:06:38Z 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. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:01:36 GMT http://www.krem.com/news/politics/138924629.html 2012-02-08T14:01:36Z 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. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:06:30 GMT http://www.krem.com/news/politics/138939954.html 2012-02-09T11:06:30Z 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. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:36:32 GMT http://www.krem.com/news/politics/138939939.html 2012-02-08T17:36:32Z