National Politics

Politics Drones, secret law and Wyden's push for transparency Drones, secret law and Wyden's push for transparency
By Steve Benham, KATU.com Politics Editor Published: Jan 14, 2013 at 2:22 PM PDT Last Updated: Jan 18, 2013 at 1:29 AM PDT
It's been nearly a year since Sen. Ron Wyden wrote a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder asking him to provide Congress with the secret legal opinions that reportedly justify the targeted killing of American citizens suspected of terrorism. He's received no official response.
Politics Despite deal, taxes to rise for most Americans Despite deal, taxes to rise for most Americans
By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER Associated Press Published: Jan 2, 2013 at 8:03 AM PDT Last Updated: Jan 2, 2013 at 1:46 PM PDT
While the tax package that Congress passed New Year's Day will protect 99 percent of Americans from an income tax increase, most of them will still end up paying more federal taxes in 2013.
Politics Cliff avoided: Congress staves off tax hikes Cliff avoided: Congress staves off tax hikes (Video)
By ALAN FRAM and DAVID ESPO Associated Press Published: Jan 1, 2013 at 3:46 PM PDT Last Updated: Jan 2, 2013 at 12:15 AM PDT
Past its own New Year's deadline, a weary Congress sent President Barack Obama legislation to avoid a national "fiscal cliff" of middle class tax increases and spending cuts late Tuesday night in the culmination of a struggle that strained America's divided government to the limit.
Politics AP: US economy could handle short fall over 'cliff' AP: US economy could handle short fall over 'cliff'
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer Published: Dec 26, 2012 at 8:13 AM PDT Last Updated: Dec 26, 2012 at 12:15 PM PDT
The economic threat that's kept many Americans on edge for months is nearing reality - unless the White House and Republicans cut a budget deal by New Year's Day.
Politics Governor strikes 30-year deal with Nike Governor strikes 30-year deal with Nike
By The Associated Press Published: Dec 19, 2012 at 5:19 PM PDT
Gov. John Kitzhaber and athletic-wear giant Nike, Inc., have agreed to a 30-year deal that promises Nike that it will only be taxed on its in-state sales.
Politics Will cigarette makers jump into pot market? Will cigarette makers jump into pot market?
By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press Published: Dec 19, 2012 at 12:27 PM PDT Last Updated: Dec 19, 2012 at 3:36 PM PDT
Will the Marlboro Man light up a joint soon? The states of Washington and Colorado legalized possession of small amounts of marijuana in the November elections, but it is unclear if any cigarette makers plan to supply either market.
Politics NRA promises to help prevent school shootings NRA promises to help prevent school shootings
By PHILIP ELLIOTT Associated Press Published: Dec 18, 2012 at 4:35 PM PDT
After four days of self-imposed silence on the shooting that killed 26 people inside a Newtown, Conn., elementary school, the nation's largest gun rights lobby emerged Tuesday and promised "to offer meaningful contributions to help make sure this never happens again."