Obama, Romney Set to Address Latino Leaders

Much like last week's "dueling speeches" on the economy, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are both scheduled to address the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) at the largest gathering of Latino political leaders in the country.

Taking place in Florida, the NALEO conference is the "premiere Latino political convention," attracting more than 1,200 Hispanic lawmakers searching for solutions to policy issues.

Cost of Aid in Afghanistan to Increase After US Withdrawal

For many Americans the cost of continued military presence in Afghanistan greatly outweighs the benefits, yet the withdrawal of American forces scheduled for 2014 has various organizations warning of imminent financial issues facing Afghanistan.

IVN Development Update

Those of you who come to IVN.us regularly know that things are changing quickly here.  But what we are building at IVN is more than just another news source.  Our goal is to create both a forum and an atmosphere that promotes discussion among those do not see eye-to-eye on every issue.

In the coming weeks, expect rapid change and the addition of new features such as personal blogs, author political tendency charts, better e-mail updates, and dashboard tutorials to assist writers in making the most of their posts.

Most Annoying in Politics: Ken Bennett

Arizona's Secretary of State Ken Bennett made national headlines last month for threatening to keep Barack Obama off the Arizona ballot in November, still unconvinced in the authenticity of the president's birth certificate released by the White House last year. After public ridicule, it seems like the No. 2 elected official in Arizona has given up on the birther issue and is now developing a conspiracy theory to ensure that President Obama is sent home, "wherever home is," he adds.