Congress

Over the Heads of Congress: For Obama to Get Healthcare/Energy, Push Must Now Come to Shove

Paul Abrams | Posted 07.12.2009 | Politics


Paul Abrams

If the President wants healthcare and energy legislation to happen, he can have it.

Cheney Told CIA To Hide Program From Congress

AP | PAMELA HESS | Posted 07.11.2009 | Politics


WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Dick Cheney directed the CIA eight years ago not to inform Congress about a nascent counterterrorism program ...

America's Other Swine Flu

Michael B. Laskoff | Posted 07.11.2009 | Politics


Michael B. Laskoff

The same members of Congress who failed in their duty to provide checks and balances are in no rush to legally investigate their own passivity in the wiretapping program. This lack of accountability is an infectious disease.

A Law Worth Saving

Nicholas Stephanopoulos | Posted 07.11.2009 | Politics


Nicholas Stephanopoulos

Racial discrimination in voting, while much reduced since the Voting Rights Act's passage in 1965, remains all too prevalent in many parts of the country.

Being Undermined by National News

Judith Ellis | Posted 07.11.2009 | Media


Judith Ellis

I will not subscribe to the Washington Post. But how can we come together as citizens of our great democracy and make them feel the impact of their action?

Friday Talking Points [85] -- Roll Up! See The Show!

Chris Weigant | Posted 07.10.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

"Welcome back, my friends, to the show that never ends..." All week long, this line has been running through my head. It's from an Emerson, Lake, and...

This weekend's automotive talk shows

Steve Parker | Posted 07.10.2009 | Business


Steve Parker

Join us LIVE Saturday and Sunday at 5pm Pacific time on www.TalkRadioOne.com for our exclusive LIVE motoring and motorsports talk shows! Steve Parker...

GOP Rep. Says He Would Support An Investigation Of Secret CIA Program

The Plumline | Posted 07.10.2009 | Politics


I'm a bit surprised this isn't getting more attention: Last night, A Republican member of Congress -- Rep Mac Thornberry -- said he would support an i...

A Crisis of Deception: Crisis Pregnancy Centers, A Special Report

Reproductive Justice | Posted 07.10.2009 | Politics


Reproductive Justice

A government report found that not only do abstinence-only education programs fail to delay the onset of sexual activity, its students are more likely to think condoms don't help prevent STI's.

This Week In Cheating

Jeff Kreisler | Posted 07.10.2009 | Comedy


Jeff Kreisler

How else are they supposed to exploit people and make billions? Geesh. I suppose you think health care "reform" will change everything, too, right?

Obama: Congress "Tougher" Than G-8

The Hill | Posted 07.10.2009 | Politics


As a summit of world leaders in Italy concluded, President Obama said dealing with Congress is more difficult than negotiating global issues with the ...

The Case for Broad-based Health Care Funding

Rep. Earl Blumenauer | Posted 07.09.2009 | Politics


Rep. Earl Blumenauer

Reform should be financed with a small increase in the Medicare payroll tax by about a third of a percentage point. For about half of working Americans, this would cost a latte a week ($3) or less.

Jason Linkins

Rep. John Fleming Asks His Colleagues To 'Put Their Money Where Their Mouth Is' On Health Care

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 07.09.2009 | Politics


Louisiana Rep. John Fleming (R) has put up a guest post at TownHall, in which he professes to be "amazed at the number of bureaucrats in this House wh...

Obama and Bright Lines in the Sand

Chris Weigant | Posted 07.08.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Obama again refused to give a strong defense of the public option himself. By doing so, he just dug the hole deeper. What exactly does Obama stand for in the health care debate?

As GM Owners, Americans Need to Look to Their Declaration

Jamie Court | Posted 07.08.2009 | Politics


Jamie Court

Now the time has come for the White House to extend a hand to the families who lost loved ones in exploding GM cars, particularly given the other financial priorities in the bankruptcy plan.

Responsible Revenues Are the Key to Lasting Health Reform

Deborah Weinstein | Posted 07.07.2009 | Politics


Deborah Weinstein

If business as usual prevails, vested interests will shoot down responsible sources of taxation and the general public will not be heard. But this is not the time for business as usual.

What Can Be Done Now on DADT

Aubrey Sarvis | Posted 07.07.2009 | Politics


Aubrey Sarvis

Discrimination in our armed forces carries a potent symbolism: It tells an entire class of people that the country is not interested in their service.

We Need a Fairness Doctrine for Health Care Lobbying

Bryan Young | Posted 07.07.2009 | Politics


Bryan Young

It's being reported that 350 former government staff members and retired members of Congress are working to subvert the will of the people and the needs of the country.

HealthCareLess

Paula Gordon | Posted 07.07.2009 | Politics


Paula Gordon

I want the same health care that members of Congress get... at a much lower cost.

How to Attract the Leaders to Rebuild our Economy

Simon Sinek | Posted 07.06.2009 | Business


Simon Sinek

Offering CEOs big money to come and run companies does not guarantee great leadership. In fact, the practice may attract the wrong leaders altogether.

In Dependence Day 2009

Larry Gellman | Posted 07.06.2009 | Politics


Larry Gellman

We have never been more reliant on the generosity of others and less able to act like grown-ups and fend for ourselves than any time since the Revolution.

Holder Pushes Hate Crime Bill in Wake of Recent Wave of Hate

Janet Murguía | Posted 07.06.2009 | Politics


Janet Murguía

Hate has always been present. But the recent spike in violence against immigrants is being fanned by the flames of the anger and hateful rhetoric being voiced in the debate over immigration.

Obama On Track To Break Records With Congressional Support

Congressional Quarterly | Posted 07.06.2009 | Politics


As his presidency approaches the half-year mark, Barack Obama is on pace to be the most successful Oval Office occupant in more than half a century wh...

Palin Follows GOP Members of Congress Who Quit Because They Felt Like It

David Fiderer | Posted 07.06.2009 | Politics


David Fiderer

Sarah Palin follows in the footsteps of Susan Molinari, who 12 years ago set a precedent for other GOP leaders such as Newt Gingrich, Dennis Hastert, Trent Lott, Richard Baker and Joe Scarborough.

Hundreds Of Former Lawmakers And Congressional Staffers Hired To Lobby On Health Care

Washington Post | Dan Eggen and Kimberly Kindy | Posted 07.05.2009 | Politics


The nation's largest insurers, hospitals and medical groups have hired more than 350 former government staff members and retired members of Congress i...