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Pot Advocates Lose Friends In High Places

The Huffington Post | Lucia Graves | Posted 05.09.2012

Pot advocates have already been hard hit by the retirement announcements of Reps. Ron Paul (R-Texas) and Barney Frank (D-Mass.), who've long lobbied t...

Another Republican Announces Run For Barney Frank's Seat

AP | Posted 01.17.2012

ATTLEBORO, Mass. -- Another Republican has joined the race for the Massachusetts congressional seat being vacated by retiring Democratic U.S. Rep. Bar...

Barney Frank's Nipples Steal The Show During House Address (VIDEO)

Posted 12.20.2011

Outgoing Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) appeared to have the congressional equivalent of a wardrobe malfunction Monday, when he delivered an address from...

PHOTOS: Who Will Be The Next Barney Frank?

Posted 12.06.2011

Liberal champion Barney Frank's decision not to seek re-election has been deemed a considerable blow to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) ...

Jason Linkins

Barney Frank: Of Thee I Zing

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 11.29.2011

As you know by now, longtime Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank will be retiring from the House of Representatives, opting to forego a post-redistricting...

Ryan Grim

TWEETS: Reporters Recall Being Chewed Out By Barney Frank

HuffingtonPost.com | Ryan Grim | Posted 11.29.2011

WASHINGTON -- When the new Congress convenes in January 2013, a familiar scene will no longer play out. Just off the House floor is a room known a...

Barney Frank Weighs In On Retirement

AP | Posted 11.29.2011

WASHINGTON -- Rep. Barney Frank says he's retiring because his Massachusetts district has changed so much he'd have to spend too much time campaigning...

Political World Reacts To Barney Frank Retirement (SLIDESHOW)

The Huffington Post | Mollie Reilly | Posted 11.28.2011

On Monday, Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) confirmed that, after 16 terms in Congress, he will not seek reelection in 2012. As news of Frank's retirem...

Barney Frank -- the Man, the Quips, the Impact

Hilary Rosen | Posted 01.28.2012

Hilary Rosen

Barney Frank will always be my dear friend. But I will miss his vote counting, his policy analysis, his creativity and his ability to cut the opposition in half without breaking an intellectual sweat. There won't be another like him.

Michael McAuliff

Barney Frank: I Was Wrong About Tim Geithner

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McAuliff | Posted 12.13.2011

WASHINGTON -- Quick-tongued Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) is retracting a suggestion he made to cut the deficit by making Treasury Secretary Tim Geithne...

Barney Frank Blasts GOP 'Arsonists' For Blocking Obama Nominees

The Huffington Post | Paige Lavender | Posted 11.02.2011

Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) sharply criticized Senate Republicans Friday for blocking President Barack Obama's nominees to head government agencies. ...

Lucia Graves

Top Dems Break With Treasury Over Fannie, Freddie Losses

HuffingtonPost.com | Lucia Graves | Posted 05.25.2011

Congressman Barney Frank (D-Mass.), Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter to the White House Friday, demanding the Federal...

Lucia Graves

Top Dem Says Fannie, Freddie 'Should Be Abolished'

HuffingtonPost.com | Lucia Graves | Posted 05.25.2011

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should be abolished, Rep. Barney Frank, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, said Tuesday when asked whether...

Lucia Graves

House Clears $26.1 Billion State-Aid Package, Dems Slam GOP Obstructionism

HuffingtonPost.com | Lucia Graves | Posted 05.25.2011

The House passed a bill Tuesday afternoon providing $26.1 billion to cash-strapped state governments, and preventing roughly 161,000 teachers and 158,...

An Interview With Rep. Barney Frank

Baruch Shemtov | Posted 05.25.2011

Baruch Shemtov

In this interview series, Baruch Shemtov sits down with leaders in business, fashion, politics, and media to discuss their paths to success. The conve...

What the Health Care Vote Says About the Parties

Andy Ostroy | Posted 05.25.2011

Andy Ostroy

Let's face it, what the health care reform bill vote really boils down to is this: Democrats want to help people, Republicans only care about their personal wealth and keeping their taxes low.

Red Birkenstocks? Can Massachusetts Really Turn Republican?

Andy Ostroy | Posted 05.25.2011

Andy Ostroy

As the Monday holiday celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday approaches, perhaps the Coakley team would be wise to remind the state's voters of the principles that they and the Democratic Party stand for.

Barney Frank: Gay Rights March "A Waste Of Time At Best"

AP | ANDREW MIGA | Posted 05.25.2011

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Barney Frank Rick Warren Statement: "Very Disappointed"

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 05.25.2011

Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), one of only three openly gay members of the House of Representatives, released a statement harshly criticizing Barack Obama'...