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I Support the #OccupyWallStreet Protesters

Rep. Dennis Kucinich | Posted 12.05.2011

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Rep. Dennis Kucinich

To the young men and women who are braving the overreaction of local authorities to raise their voices against the corruption and manipulation of our nation that emanates from Wall Street: I say to you that your presence is making a difference.

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GOP Bill Would Allow Congress To Veto National Monuments

Andrew Reilly | Posted 11.14.2011

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Our national morale has undoubtedly taken a hit from the lingering recession, but would we be willing to surrender national monuments to get back on t...

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The Republican Budget Hypocrisy

Rep. Paul Tonko | Posted 06.07.2011

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Rep. Paul Tonko

What kind of health care plan will $8,000 buy in 2022 for our sickest and oldest seniors, when $9,000 can't buy a plan for a Member of Congress today?

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Ed Whitfield Admits His Allegiance to the Industry

Heather Taylor-Miesle | Posted 05.25.2011

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Heather Taylor-Miesle

I have news for Congressman Whitfield -- the industries crying out for your help didn't elect you. The people elected you.

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Blue Dog Congressman Sanford Bishop Knew About Pigford Fraud

Lee Stranahan | Posted 05.25.2011

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Lee Stranahan

A Georgia farmer has made a stunning allegation: he told Rep. Bishop about fraud in the Pigford settlement, and the congressman replied that an investigation into Pigford would "shut it down."

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Too Few Ballots for Too Many Voters

Mary Ann West | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mary Ann West

The final results for federal, state and local offices were held up by a major problem in Bridgeport, Connecticut of too few ballots for too many voters.

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Keith Ellison and the Tea Party's View of Sharia

Sumbul Ali-Karamali | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sumbul Ali-Karamali

Mainstream Islam does not advocate fighting except in self-defense.

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The Blagojevich Trial Begins -- So Should The Clearing of Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr.'s Name

Tamara N. Holder | Posted 05.25.2011

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Tamara N. Holder

Yesterday, we heard the opening statements in the public corruption case against former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and his brother, Robert.

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James Traficant, Who Served Seven Years In Prison May Try To Return To Congress

AP | THOMAS J. SHEERAN | Posted 05.25.2011

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CLEVELAND — Former Rep. James Traficant, who was recently released from prison after serving seven years for corruption, said Thursday that he i...

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Want Healthcare Reform? Pick Up The Phone.

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Weigant

Yesterday, over 300,000 people picked up the phone and called Congress demanding health care reform this year. The phones ringing off the hook certainly did not go unnoticed by Congress.

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Jon Stewart To Author Ron Paul: "And You Call Yourself A Congressman!"

Jessie Kunhardt | Posted 05.25.2011

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Ron Paul was on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart last night to discuss his new book End the Fed. Stewart, shocked that the book showed "thought and eff...

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If We Get This Wrong...

Mary Ann West | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mary Ann West

What will be catastrophic is if we continue as we are, with only those who are healthy, wealthy, employed with a really great insurance plan or with Medicare coverage reaping the benefits.

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GOP Congressman: "Liberals Hate Real Americans That Work And Achieve And Believe In God"

Think Progress | Posted 05.25.2011

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On Saturday, Republican North Carolina Reps. Patrick McHenry and Robin Hayes warmed up the crowd at a rally for Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) by throwing re...

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Congressman's $121,000 Payoff To Alleged Mistress

ABC News | Posted 05.25.2011

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West Palm Beach Congressman Tim Mahoney (D-FL), whose predecessor resigned in the wake of a sex scandal, agreed to a $121,000 payment to a former mist...

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Prostitute Testifies: Ex-Congressman 'Fed Her Grapes As She Sat Naked In A Hot Tub'

AP | ALLISON HOFFMAN | Posted 05.25.2011

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A prostitute whom prosecutors say a defense contractor provided to former Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham testified Wednesday that the congressman fed he...

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