JOE BIDEN
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Biden not shy in attack role
Joe Biden says differences between presidential candidates are bigger this year than ever, and while in Minnesota Tuesday he did not hesitate pointing them out. This country faces one of the starke...
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Biden leads re-enactment of voting rights march 
The vice president and black leaders commemorating a famous civil rights march on Sunday said efforts to diminish the impact of African-Americans' votes haven't stopped in the years since the 1965 Voting Rights Act added millions to Southern voter rolls.
By Phillip Rawls , March 03, 2013
Biden: US would hold direct talks if Iran serious
The United States is prepared to hold direct talks with Iran in the standoff over its nuclear ambitions, Vice President Joe Biden said Saturday — but he insisted that Tehran must show it is serious and Washington won't engage in such talks merely "for the exercise."
By David Rising and Geir Moulson , February 02, 2013
Heitkamp sworn in; VP Biden's remarks spur online buzz (with video)
Heidi Heitkamp was officially sworn in to the United States Senate today, accompanied by Sen. Kent Conrad and former Senator Byron Dorgan. Sworn in by Vice President Joe Biden, Heitkamp used her mother's bible. Her family and a few close friends were present.
By Herald Staff Report , January 03, 2013
VP Debate: Biden, Ryan at each other on everything
At odds early and often, Joe Biden and Republican Paul Ryan squabbled over the economy, taxes, Medicare and more Thursday night in a contentious, interruption-filled debate.
By David Espo and Matthew Daly , October 11, 2012
Biden not shy in attacking Republican ticket
Joe Biden says differences between presidential candidates are bigger this year than ever, and while in Minnesota Tuesday he did not hesitate pointing them out.
By Don Davis , August 21, 2012
UPDATE: VP Biden visits Minnesota for Klobuchar fundraiser
Vice President Joe Biden gave Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar a fundraising lift and vouched for her as the type of "gutsy" leader Washington could use more of as he breezed through Minnesota on Wednesday.
By Associated Press , April 11, 2012
United States expands definition of rape
Adds men, others as victimsThe Obama administration on Friday expanded the FBI’s more than eight-decade-old definition of rape to count men as victims for the first time and to drop the requirement that victims must have physically resisted their attackers.
By Pete Yost , January 06, 2012
Biden: U.S. 'stands in solidarity' with Greece
.S. Vice President Joe Biden told Greek political leaders today his government is "standing with you in solidarity," at the start of a crucial week for the future of the debt-saddled eurozone.
By Derek Gatopoulos , December 05, 2011
Vice President Biden says Iraq ready to survive on its own
Vice President Joe Biden said today "we're not claiming victory" in Iraq, but he believes the emerging government in Baghdad is capable of defending itself.
By Associated Press , December 01, 2011
Biden says White House will act on its own if GOP stalls Obama jobs bill
Vice President Joe Biden says the White House will keep acting on its own to find ways to help the economy if congressional Republicans don't pass the administration's jobs bill.
By Alicia A. Caldwell , November 05, 2011
For Obama, Gadhafi death a vindication of doctrine
President Barack Obama's doctrine of dealing with American enemies just got another test — and, for him, another vindication. The death of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi reinforces Obama's style of dealing with enemies without immersing the United States in war. Even skeptics offered grudging support.
By Ben Feller , October 21, 2011
'Really over the top': Biden says alleged assassination plot by Iran an outrage
Vice President Joe Biden says an alleged plot by Iranian government agents to assassinate the Saudi ambassador in the United States was "really over the top."
By Associated Press , October 12, 2011
Biden: Obama willing to work with GOP on jobs plan
Vice President Joe Biden says the Obama administration is willing to compromise with Republicans on a job-creation program if they come up with "a better idea."
September 09, 2011
Blaine, Minn., man gets 18 years in Biden email threat
A Minnesota man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for hacking into his neighbors' wireless network and framing them for distributing child pornography and email threats against Vice President Joe Biden and other officials.
By Associated Press , July 13, 2011
Obama, Biden plan debt session with Senate Dems
President Barack Obama will meet with Senate Democratic leaders Wednesday to continue discussions over debt negotiations.
By Jim Kuhnhenn , June 28, 2011
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