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David Frum, PDS sufferer, claims info in VF Pailin hit piece is true.
Another day, another leak from the wreckage of the McCain campaign. First Todd Purdum publishes a harsh piece in Vanity Fair on the Palin nomination, filled with harsh quotations from anonymous senior campaign sources.
Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines in Harm's...
This Fourth of July celebration opens with news that more than 4,000 American Marines have poured into Afghanistan's Helmland River Valley in a surprise offensive aimed at securing the turbulent region in advance of national elections.
Louisiana Legislature Humor, Tactics Hit Home
"Everything starts from a beginning," explained Rep. Henry Burns, which might seem like an obvious statement, except for legislators who learned to take nothing for granted in the recently adjourned legislative session, which was light on substance but slippery on process.
Analysis: Climate bill may spur energy revolution
Congress has taken its first step toward an energy revolution, with the prospect of profound change for every household, business, industry and farm in the decades ahead.
Do we need a Ronald Reagan Party to keep the GOP honest?
Political Party Qualification To qualify a new political party by registration requires that 88,991 persons complete an affidavit of registration, on which they have written in the proposed party name as the party they affiliate with.
"You are literally encouraging their murder."
Rep. Duncan Hunter Jr. had an interesting comment on the debate over an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would rescind a Bush-era policy classifying the names of attendees at the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation .
The South Mississippi Sun Herald
California Congressional Delegation Endorses Quallion's Bid to...
Congressional Delegation Encourages DOE to Consider Quallion's Advanced Battery Technology as a Sound Environmental Solution SYLMAR, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On behalf of the California Congressional Delegation, Representative Brad Sherman has submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu supporting ...
Personal financial disclosure reports for members of Congress covering 2008 have been filed, and they reveal that the richest local congressman is still North County Republican Darrell Issa .
Ex-Rep. Hunter Touts Iraq War Vets To Revive GOP
Hunter will be attending a series of brunches, receptions and a golf outing in Tucson this weekend with Kelly, who said Hunter is a big attraction in conservative circles in his district in Arizona's southeastern corner.
MOH - Rep. Hunter (R-CA) is taking point
A California congressman who served two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan convinced the House Armed Services Committee to order a full review of the criteria used for giving awards for gallantry and valor after a senior defense official said technological advancements and new combat tactics might be the reason fewer of the highest medals are ...
Flash: Obama Has Fallen to 57 App/35 Dis in Gallup
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This week, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund released a new report tying the immigration debate's vitriolic rhetoric to the growing number of hate crimes against Latinos and "perceived immigrants." The report warned of a connection between hate crime incidents, extremist anti-immigrant groups and hateful anti- immigrant ...
Support for Same-Sex Marriage Plummets
The number of Americans who support same-sex marriage has plunged over the last few months, according to a new poll.
Ensign Affair Affects Congressional Baseball Game
How does the Republican Congressional baseball team spell relief? In the past, Republicans spelled it E-N-S-I-G-N. But for Wednesday's annual Congressional baseball game between Democrats and Republicans, the GOP bullpen will be a little short because of an A-F-F-A-I-R. The admission of infidelity by Sen.
Lohan Investigated in Jewel Theft Caper
Lindsay Lohan is wanted for questioning in connection with a jewel heist -- and an expensive one at that.
Republicans call for promised military benefits to be paid
Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon , Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee, and Rep.
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McKeon, Republicans Call on House Budget Committee Chairman to Utilize "Reserve Funds" to Pay for Benefits Promised to America's Heroes WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep.
Palin retakes stage, hits Obama's policies
Sarah Palin, the Republican vice presidential nominee last year, returned to her job as Alaska's governor and laid low for weeks, avoiding high-profile appearances.
Schwarzenegger backs state services to immigrants
SACRAMENTO, Calif. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says he's "happy" illegal immigrants get state services and says they're not to blame for California's $24.3 billion budget gap.
Ohio Prosecutor: ACORN Voter Fraud/Illegal Voting Probe Underway
Darnell Nash, a voter in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, has been indicted by a grand jury for, among other things, illegal voting.