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The role of vice president has not only become more powerful since it was derided as not worth a bucket of spit, it also comes with plenty of perks. The perks of being vice president The role of vice president has not only become more powerful since it was derided as not worth a bucket of spit, it also comes with plenty of perks.
Maine Gov. Paul LePage says U.S. Rep. John Lewis needs a history lesson and should be grateful for all that presidents have done for black people. The Republican governor on Tuesday addressed Lewis' criticism that GOP President-elect Donald Trump is not a "legitimate president."
It's a rainy Tuesday in January, and the Columbus North High School marching band has just eight days and three practices until they march in the parade after the inauguration of Donald Trump and Mike Pence on Jan. 20. The region is under a thunderstorm watch during this particular 7 p.m. practice, but 150 marching band members aren't paying attention to the weather. They're playing instruments in various parts of the high school - the alma mater of Vice President-elect Mike Pence - about an hour south of Indianapolis learning music they started rehearsing that night.
In this Jan. 4, 2017 photo, Vice President-elect Mike Pence, joined by House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Mike Pence, who spent a dozen years in Congress before becoming Indiana's governor, is making frequent visits to Capitol Hill and promising close coordination with lawmakers as Donald Trump prepares to enter the White House.
Vice President-elect Mike Pence will take the oath of office with a Bible once used by conservative hero and former President Ronald Reagan, the inaugural committee for President-elect Trump announced. Pence's oath will be administered by Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas on the steps of the U.S. Capitol immediately after Trump is sworn into office by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to become the 45th president of the United States.
Former Virginia congressman Tom Perriello speaks at a rally announcing his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor of Virginia in Charlottesville on Jan. 5. The crowd had gathered down the hill from Virginia's Capitol to cheer for Obamacare, but what they got was the first public glimpse of the race for the Democratic nomination for governor. The event was one of several pro-Affordable Care Act rallies staged by Democrats around the country, this one featuring Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Sen. Tim Kaine.
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, says he wishes back-and-forth rhetoric would "tone down" and that Russian President Vladimir Putin "will succeed" if he sees bickering.
In less than a year's time, Ohio Gov. John Kasich has gone from an "adult in the room" alternative in a fractious Republican presidential field, to a potential convention spoiler in Cleveland, to now facing a hostile new president who reached down personally to seize control of the state GOP. The roller coaster ride has left many wondering whether Kasich's political star and personal influence have faded.
Republican Gov. Chris Christie's warning to the Democrat-led Legislature not to move forward with legalizing marijuana is going mostly unheeded. Christie, a longtime opponent of legalizing the recreational use of the drug, cautioned lawmakers in an impassioned State of the State address aimed at battling the opioid epidemic.
In this April 29, 2015, file photo, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, center, joined by state Public Safety Director John Born, right, and former state Sen. Nina Turner, left, announces a plan to establish the first-ever statewide police standards for the proper use of force, recruiting and hiring, during a Statehouse news conference in Columbus, Ohio. Born says the hope is that Ohio law enforcement agencies employing about two-thirds of all officers will adopt the standards by a March 2017 deadline.
At age 23, he became personal assistant to former Ohio governor Ted Strickland, campaigning across the state during the Democrat's bid for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Rob Portman.
After nearly six months of anticipation, Gov. Rick Scott on Friday appointed retired naval captain Greg Hansen to replace late Flagler County Commissioner Frank Meeker on the county's board, according to a press statement from the governor's office. "Commissioner Frank Meeker was an incredible asset to the Palm Coast community and will be dearly missed by all," Scott stated in the release issued Friday afternoon.
Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown held a round table discussion in Toledo Friday to talk to local healthcare providers about the cost effects of repealing the Affordable Care Act. ProMedica, Mercy Health, NAMI, CareNet, and UTMC were among the providers that said the repeal of the ACA without replacement would have devastating effects.
Gov. John Bel Edwards holds an end of the year press conference reflecting on the challenges and successes Louisiana has seen during 2016. Gov. John Bel Edwards holds an end of the year press conference reflecting on the challenges and successes Louisiana has seen during 2016.
Rep. Allen Peake, R-Macon, filed a bill Thursday that would allow for a statewide vote on the issue next year. The Macon Telegraph reports roughly a dozen other lawmakers signed onto the measure as co-sponsors.
"Now I look forward to exploring ways of how best to serve both my community and my state," Levine says in the video. That exploration, he says, will include "How to make Florida a leader in the 21st century world economy based on innovation, investment and daring.
After the Daily Herald reported two suburban lawmakers were getting $1,506 checks for two days of work, state Reps. Peter Breen and Keith Wheeler decided to refund the money to the state.
California Gov. Jerry Brown discusses his 2017-2018 state budget plan he released at a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. California Gov. Jerry Brown discusses his 2017-2018 state budget plan he released at a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif.