Dan Burton

FBI Whistleblower: Hastert, Burton, Blunt, Other Members of Congress 'Bribed, Blackmailed'

Brad Friedman | Posted 10.21.2009 | Politics


Brad Friedman

The broad criminal conspiracy is said to have resulted in, among other things, the sale of nuclear weapons technology to black market interests including Pakistan, Iran, North Korea, Libya and others.

Formerly-'Gagged' FBI Whistleblower Details Congressional Blackmail, Bribery, Espionage, Corruption in Remarkable Videotaped Deposition

Brad Friedman | Posted 09.27.2009 | Politics


Brad Friedman

Just over two weeks ago, FBI translator-turned-whistleblower Sibel Edmonds was finally allowed to speak about much of what the Bush Administration spent years trying to keep her from discussing publicly.

Obstructionist Lawmakers Harm Animals and the Economy

Michael Markarian | Posted 08.18.2009 | Politics


Michael Markarian

If they were truly concerned about the economy, self-described fiscal conservatives like Boehner, Bishop, and King should have been the first to line up today in support of the mustang legislation.

More GOP Lawmakers Sign Onto Obama Birth Certificate Bill

The Washington Independent | Posted 08.17.2009 | Politics


Six months into Obama's presidency, after scores of embarrassing legal defeats, and even after tussles between the attoneys who've turned frivolous la...

Note To Spitzer: Gremilns?!

Lionel | Posted 05.09.2009 | Politics


Lionel

No arena has been spared its own blemish and moral hiccup. Sports, entertainment, politics, the clergy -- name it.

Horses Out of the Gate Quickly in 111th

Michael Markarian | Posted 02.17.2009 | Politics


Michael Markarian

Every month, thousands of horses are crammed into trucks and shipped hundreds of miles to Canada and Mexico. There, they are slaughtered for food exports to Europe and Asia, where horse meat is considered a delicacy.

Quit Horsing Around on Slaughter and Transport

Michael Markarian | Posted 10.12.2008 | Politics


Michael Markarian

Eleven lucky horses got a new lease on life yesterday. Authorities still don't know who discarded the malnourished horses. The owner might not come forward since he/she could face criminal charges.