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Republicans are kept accountable for their own misspeaks and actions. Unlike the Democrats' life jacket being tossed out to a sinking politician by the Party, when a Republican politician does the inexcusable, the Republican Party throws him an anchor – and that's how it should be.
The basic fact is that Romney, Ryan and Republican's are uncomfortable with a few of the words Congressman Akin used. They are not, however, uncomfortable with the policy position he was expressing. The record shows that they march in lockstep with Congressman Akin.
Congressman Akin's comments are unconscionable and while Congressman Akin owns the words that came from his mouth, the sentiment and his policy goals are shared by both Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan, despite their statements today.
If you like the GOP war on women, you are going to love Paul Ryan. After all, Ryan's record on women's health could easily be mistaken for one of W. Mitt Romney's primary opponents, Rick Santorum.
"They want to silence women on it. I absolutely think this is about a war on women, " said State Rep. Lisa Brown, who was barred from speaking in the Michigan House after using the word "vagina" during a debate over anti-abortion legislation.
U.S Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius was met by protesters Wednesday outside of the Covenant Community Care facility in southwest Detroit.
Instead of working on the economy the GOP has focused on denying women access to health care.
The Speaker of the House's office is defending the decision to reprimanded a state lawmaker who said "vagina" during a discussion on the House floor.
A West Bloomfield State Representative has been censored for comments she made during a House session.
The Michigan House has passed legislation that would restrict and regulate abortion practices though it set aside or eased some contentious provisions.
About 200 Planned Parenthood supporters gathered Tuesday at Michigan's Capitol to protest a package of bills aimed at restricting and regulating abortion.
Protesters opposed to a Health and Human Services mandate rallied Friday outside the Macnamara Federal Building.
The Michigan House has approved bills that would require doctors to do some screening before an abortion to make sure a pregnant woman isn't being forced or coerced to end the pregnancy against her will.
A majority of lawmakers in the Michigan Legislature have been endorsed by the state's Right to Life organization.
New legislation introduced in the Michigan House would prohibit abortions from being conducted after a woman's twentieth week of pregnancy, based on studies which suggest an unborn child can feel pain at that point.
A bill that would authorize a fundraising license plate connected to an anti-abortion group could soon advance in the Republican-led Michigan Senate.
A Michigan judge has ruled that Planned Parenthood may open a clinic in suburban Detroit that had been fought by abortion opponents.
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette says his lawsuit has led to the permanent closure of abortion clinics in Saginaw and suburban Lansing.
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette filed a lawsuit Monday to close two women's clinics that provide abortions in Saginaw and the Lansing area.
Gov. Rick Snyder on Tuesday signed into law a state ban on a late-term abortion procedure already prohibited under federal law, a move abortion opponents said was needed to make it easier to prosecute cases in the state.
A proposed state-level ban on a procedure opponents call "partial birth" abortion is getting final approval in the Republican-led Michigan Legislature.
Proposals aimed at improving the state's business climate won't be the only order of business this fall in the Michigan Legislature.
A ban on "partial-birth" abortions has cleared another hurdle in Lansing.
The Republican-led Michigan Legislature is scheduled to take action on bills that would create a state ban on a procedure that opponents call "partial-birth abortion."
The FBI is asking for the public's assistance in identifying those reponsible for leaving a suspicious package outside of a Detroit abortion clinic.
It all starts with giving yourself enough time to get from your front door to your gate.
Black lawmakers and advocates say there isn't enough work being done.
It's part of the annual "Full Plates Full Hearts" event hosted by leaders in Detroit's hospitality industry.
The families of Cedric Hayden Jr. and Dejuan Pettis expressed their frustration Monday with the charges filed against a Warren police officer in a fatal crash that claimed the lives of Hayden and Pettis.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
It all starts with giving yourself enough time to get from your front door to your gate.
The proposal calls for preserving Detroit's skyline, right-sizing the complex's footprint and connecting the site to "the heart of downtown."
Noah Syl Johnson is accused of asking the clerk, "Hey man – where your Quran at? Whose side you on? Christian, or Muslim?"
Two children are dead and three other people are injured after a fire in Canton Township Sunday evening.
The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office has declined to press charges against Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams following an investigation into carrying a concealed weapon.
Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors.
The proposal calls for preserving Detroit's skyline, right-sizing the complex's footprint and connecting the site to "the heart of downtown."
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
One of the most successful computer games of all time is currently being developed by Apple as a forthcoming movie.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
Macy's delays its quarterly earnings report after discovering that an accounting unit employee concealed delivery expenses.
President Biden pardoned two turkeys, Peach and Blossom that hail from Minnesota, where they will return.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors.
A Michigan State University engineering professor and undergraduate student have designed and produced a 3D-printed helmet earhole insert that helps to drown out crowd noise for some players on the school's football team.
The Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-6 on Sunday, extending their winning streak to nine games.
Franz Wagner had 30 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 111-100 for their eighth win in nine games.
A goal by the Bruins' Brad Marchand midway through the third period proved to be enough for Boston to beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 Saturday night.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Black lawmakers and advocates say there isn't enough work being done.
Officials with the Transportation Security Administration are giving advice for travelers flying for the Thanksgiving holiday this week.
All five were taken to the hospital, where two children, 3-year-old Emelliah Thomas and 2-year-old Ezekiel Thomas died, family members confirmed to CBS News Detroit. The third child, 5-year-old Eremias Thomas, remains in critical but stable condition.
At least 800 Thanksgiving meals were prepared the Detroit Shipping Company's annual Full Plates, Full Hearts event.
The families of both victims in a deadly crash in Warren are calling for murder charges against the police officer accused. Officer James Burke was charged Friday with two counts of manslaughter.