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The ferocity of the backlash against bonuses paid out to executives at AIG appeared to have the potential to erode President Obama's good standing with the American people. But it also presents him with an opportunity to tighten banking regulations.

President Barack Obama continues to enjoy high approval ratings. But as he unveils plans to fix the nation's problems, both liberal and conservative critics are boldly voicing their concerns. Critics from the left — Glen Ford, of the Black Agenda Report, and Christopher Hayes, of The Nation magazine — discuss the issues behind their loyal opposition.

Only 17 percent of those serving in Congress are women, and female leaders are also vastly underrepresented among state and municipal elected officials. The White House Project, an independent non-profit group, hopes to change that by helping women become more politically involved. Jennifer James Soto, who recently attended a training session, shares her political ambitions, as featured in The Washington Post Magazine.

Two journalists discuss strengths and weaknesses of the new administration, and the current positioning of the GOP. Reihan Salam, of The Atlantic magazine, and Matt Continetti, of The Weekly Standard, share views stemming from the political right.

It's March already. It seems like just yesterday that the 2008 election season ended, with the next California primary more than a year away on

San Diego's Politicians Take The Yellow Brick Road to Sacramento

The proposed Sunrise Powerlink faces another legal challenge. Two San Diego residents are appealing a federal agency decision that approved the route for the electric transmission powerline. KPBS Env

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A federal agency's approval of the Sunrise Powerlink is being appealed. The appeal claims the Bureau of Land Management used incomplete fire data when it approved the San Diego Gas and Electric projec

Six weeks into an already troubled reign as Republican Party chairman, Michael Steele was fighting for his political life Thursday after telling GQ that abortion is an "individual choice" and that gay marriage decisions should rest with the states.