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Judiciary Committee Moves Alito Nomination on Party-Line Vote
Updated 6 am Thursday Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee moved the Supreme Court nomination of Samuel Alilto to Senate. Only the 10 Republican committee
Justice (Finally) In The Pat Tillman Case?
Updated: 28 Wednesday The short answer? No. The family remains skeptical, calling the report
Justice Approved "Harsh" Interrogations
In layman's terms, in 2003 our government formally sanctioned the torture of prisoners at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.
Justices Request Budget Boost, Respond to Critcism
US Supreme Court Justices Thomas and Kennedy asked the US House Appropriations committee to boost funding for security at the US Supreme Court Building. This
KKK Leader Guilty of Manslaughter
On Tuesday, a Mississippi jury found Edgar Ray Killen, 80, guilty of manslaughter in the 1964 killings of three civil rights activists; Killen was found guilty
Kansas Notification Law Trial Continues
Kansas, the center of the debate on teaching evolution in schools, is now the center of a debate on consensual underage sex. At issue is a 2003
Kansas Redefines Science
Intelligent design advocates convinced the Kansas Board of Education to include ID as a counter to Darwin's theory of evolution and
Karl Rove
Karl Rove is a senior level policy advisor to President Bush.
Karl Rove / Joseph Wilson and Valerie Plame Wilson Timeline
Karl Rove / Joseph Wilson and Valerie Plame Wilson Timeline
Karl Rove: Money Couldn't Buy Pennsylvania
Money's important in American politics (too important, in my opinion), but it can't buy an election; just ask Mitt Romney. Yet I had to read the Wall
Katrina Anniversary Marked By Mid-West Floods
It may be the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, but Wisconsin is one state suffering flooding this year. President Bush has declared five southwestern
Katrina Archive Updated
My archive of Katrina-related news has been updated. It includes news items from other About.com sites; see complete About.com coverage. Technorati Tags:
Katrina Incompetence Redux: FEMA Trailers
FEMA doesn't know how many people uprooted by Hurricane Katrina actually bought the travel trailers provided by the government as temporary housing. But FEMA is
Katrina News: White House Told of Breach Day Of Hurricane
According to Bloomberg, a FEMA staffer notified the White House Situation Room of the 17th Street Canal breech at 10:30 pm Eastern time on Monday 29 August via
Katrina Response: A Timeline
The Chicago Tribune has an excellent timeline of who did what when regarding Katrina. Read before you point a finger. Technorati Tags: FEMA,
Katrina Trailer Saga Drags On
Robert Longley alerts us to this: on Friday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will finally begin testing
Katrina and Unintended Consequences
Yet another reminder that technological innovation and political decisions (like allowing construction in wetlands) all-too-often have painful unintended
Katrina and the Gulf Coast: One Year Later
On Monday, 29 August 2005, Hurricane Katrina careened into the Gulf Coast, putting 80% of New Orleans under water and bashing the Mississippi coast like it
Katrina and the Risks of Global Warming
Commentary on insurance industry projections of increased natural disasters worldwide due to climate change (global warming) and rising sea temperatures.
Katrina v Rita : Side-by-Side
If Hurricanes Katrina and Rita were three year old Thoroughbreds, the money would be on Rita to win the Preakness and Katrina to win the Kentucky Derby -- but
Katrina: The Third Anniversary
Data from Katrina Livability Statistics It's been three years since Hurricane Katrina wrecked havoc on the US Gulf Coast, especially New Orleans.
Keeping Score On Super Tuesday
Use this guide to Super Tuesday to keep track of the 24 states (and one territory) where voters participate in Republican and Democratic party presidential
Kerry Concedes
Sen. John Kerry conceded in a phone call Wednesday morning, according to various news reports. He is slated to make a public comment sometime after noon eastern
Kerry Picks Edwards
Some media experts opined that John Kerry's choice of John Edwards as his running mate brings
Kerry Requests Equal Time
Contending that Sinclair's actions regarding
Kerry, Ryan on Private Lives
Democratic Presidential Candidate John Kerry has refused to release details of his 1988 divorce on the grounds that it is old history and not relevant to public
Kerry: The "Dean Scream" All Over Again?
Gal Beckerman at Columbia Journalism Review bemoans the echo chamber that is today's press in her assertion that the press
Kevin Ryan, Former US Attorney
Key Political Economic Measures
Key Political Economic Measures
Key Political Moments: JFK In Houston
Click Image To Watch Clip I missed the anniversary. On 12 September 1960, then-Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kennedy gave one of the most
Keystone Pipeline Jobs - How Many Would Be Created
Find out how many Keystone Pipeline jobs would be created. See why estimates for the number of jobs created by the pipeline differ. Discover who's making what claims about the project's benefit to the economy.
Khalid Sheik Mohammed terrorist trial - A review of options for prosecuting 9-11 terrorist Khalid Sheik Mohammed
Terrorist trials: Where and under what set of rules will President Obama prosecute 9-11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed?
Killed In Multiple Fatality Bombings In Iraq
Charts shows number killed in Iraq by multiple fatality bombings, 2005-2007.
King Fahd Dies
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Information announced that King Fahd died on Monday; his half-brother, Crown Prince Abdullah, has been named as the country's new
King's Dream: A Work in Progress
On the 20th anniversary of the holiday commemorating the birth of Rev. Martin Luther King, most Americans believe the nation has made progress towards his
Kolbe Talked To Foley About Behavior In 2000
The Washington Post reports that Rep. Jim Kolbe (R-AZ) was alerted to inappropriate e-mails by one of his pages in 2000. Kolbe, who is gay, is retiring this
Koppel to Leave Nightline
Ted Koppel will step down from ABC's Nightline after the 28 November show. Koppel has anchored the show since its launch in 1980. Tip to Huffington Post.
Krauthammer on Miers
It's not the normal course of action for me to agree with conservative columnist Charles Krauthammer. But his most recent column on the
Kyoto Protocol: Overview: Environmental Issue
The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty dealing with greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. This issue overview explains history, impacts and current status of the treaty.
Kyoto Protocol: Overview: Environmental Issue
The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty dealing with greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. This issue overview explains history, impacts and current status of the treaty.
LA Times Closes Wiki
On Friday, the LA Times launched an experiment in reader interactivity with the paper: a wikitorial feature allowing readers to express collaborative opinion
LA Times Wiki
Today, the LA times published a point-counterpoint wiki associated with its op-ed pages. The first entries support or oppose an editorial,
LBJ : The Architect Of The Great Society
Wednesday (sorry, I'm a day late!) would have been Lyndon Baines Johnson's 100th birthday. From May 1964:
Labor Day Facts & Data
Average US income in 2005 remained below the 2000 peak (adjusted for inflation) according to IRS data. Recent Census Bureau data show that median household
Largest Anti-War Protest Since Vietnam
A handful of news reports on the anti-Iraq war march on Washington, DC this past weekend puts the number of protestors between 150,000-500,000, and yet Ron
Latest Abramoff News: Ney Aide Skips Jail
U.S. District Judge Ellen Segal Huvelle sentenced William J. Heaton, 29, to two years probation and a $5,000 fine for turning state's witness against his boss,
Latest Intel -- Valid Alert or Crying Wolf?
Review of Adminstration decision to raise terrorist alert levels in New York, Washington DC and New Jersey based on old data.
Lawyer on Equal Protection
In the wake of 11 new state constitutional amendments prohibiting same-sex marriage, a Montana lawyer clearly explains the equal protection clause of the US
Lawyers On Stimson
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Leaders, House of Representatives - Leaders 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Profiles of leaders of the US House Representatives in the 110th Congress (2007-2008).
Leadership PAC Expenditures - 1998-2008 - Political Action Committees
Under Federal Election Commission (FEC) rules, a Leadership PAC is known as a
Leadership PACs Help Politicians Help Themselves
Kevin Diaz at the Star-Tribune examines leadership PACs (political action committees) run by Minnesota elected leaders. Leadership PACs are operated by
Learning About The Presidency - A Guide To The Office of The President of the United States
The President of the United States is the head of state and is the highest political official in the United States. The President leads the executive branch of the federal government; thus the role of the President is to implement the laws passed by Congress. This guide introduces you to all the Presidents of the United States, the qualifications for office, how Presidents are elected and presidential powers.
Learning From Others: The Swedish Experience
If you aren't crazy about the proposed bailout of Wall Street (you'd be in the majority, by the way), then learn how Sweden recovered from a similar
Lebanon: Deja Vu All Over Again - Part 1
Apologies to Yogi Berra. But this quote from President Bush -- characterization of US insistence on a conditional ceasefire in the Irsrael-Lebanon firefight
Lebanon: Deja Vu All Over Again - Part 2
Updated: 11.36 pm Sunday This is not the first time that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have bombed either a UN compound or Qana. The 2006 UN bombing is
Lebanon: Deja Vu All Over Again - Part 2
Updated: 11.36 pm Sunday This is not the first time that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have bombed either a UN compound or Qana. The 2006 UN bombing is
Legislation and Roll Call Votes
Profiles of proposed and passed legislation, with emphasize on Congressional action.
Legislative News From Congress And The States
Check this page for information about legislation in Congress (including votes) as well as legislation that is making headlines across the nation.
Let The Voting Begin!
Let Them Eat Cake?
Escalating Food Prices Threaten Governments, Economies The Food and Agricultural Organization food price index for 2007 increased 40 percent over 2006. And
Let's Amend the Constitution Time!
The last time Americans tried to amend the Constitution, the issue was equal rights for women. Did not pass. In addition to the
Levin Amendment 2829 - Senate Roll Call Vote on Iraq
The Levin Amendment would reduce the number of US troops in Iraq.
Libby Asks For Celebrity Treatment; Gillespie Joins Inner Circle
Finally, Clinton's lie was about an act that may be immoral or repugnant, but the act (oral sex with Monica Lewinsky) was legal, because both
Libby Defense: Cheney "Authorized" Leak
Updated 4.16 pm Pacific The National Journal is reporting that former Vice Presidential aide I. Lewis
Libby Jury Requests "Reasonable Doubt" Clarification
The jury deliberating the guilt or innocence of Scooter Libby has asked the judge for clarification of reasonable doubt. Their written question:
Libby Resigns; Rove Future Uncertain (update2)
Updated at 2.15 pm PDT In outlining the case against VP chief of staff I. Lewis (Scooter) Libby, special prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald said this afternoon that
Libby Sentenced to 30 Months
Former chief of staff and national security adviser for Vice President Cheney Scooter Libby, who was found guilty of obstruction of justice, was sentenced
Libby Trial: Grand Jury Tape At Odds With Witnesses
At least six witnesses -- Administration officials and journalists -- have testified for the prosecution at the jury trial of I. Lewis
Libby, Cheney, Bush: The Wilson-Plame Saga Drags On
The revelation -- or accusation -- that President Bush authorized leaks of a classified document in defense of his rational for the Iraqi invasion has cemented
Libby: Guilty
A federal jury has found I. Lewis
Libertarian Party
Find sites and background information about the US Libertarian Party.
Libraries and Patriot Act
A Washington State librarian has penned an op-ed in USA Today, sharing her experiences after the FBI dropped in last June and demanded a list of the people who
Lieberman Ad Features Fake Bumper Sticker
FactCheck reveals that Sen. Lieberman (D-CT) is running an ad against his challenger, Ned Lamont, that contains a fake bumper sticker and a fake anti-Lieberman
Life's Little Ironies
The US Commission on Civil Rights web site flunks federal guidelines for accessibility. And yes, I know that we're talking about two different audiences; it's
Like the Energizer Bunny, The US Attorneys Scandal Just Keeps On Going
The issue first came to light in January press about events in Arkansas, where the new US Attorney appointee seemed unqualified: his experience was
Limbaugh and Florida AG Settle Drug Case For $30,000
Conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh pled not guilty to a charge of
Lincoln Group, Propagandist, Keeps On Swinging
In October, according to the Marine Times, the Pentagon started yet another one-year multi-million dollar contract for propaganda (
Line Item Veto - Political Terminology, What Is A Presidential Line Item Veto?
The line-item veto is the power of an executive to nullify (strike out, line-by-line) specific provisions of a bill without vetoing the entire piece of legislation. Most U.S. Governors have line-item veto power; the President of the United States does not.
Line Item Vetos - The 1996 Line Item Veto Act
U.S. Presidents have been asking Congress for line-time veto power for a long time. The line-item veto was first brought before Congress in 1876 during President Grant’s term of office. After repeated requests, Congress passed the Line Item Veto Act of 1996. It was subsequently ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Linguistics and Politics
Stanford University linguist Geoffrey Nunberg examines why middle-of-the-road Democrats are
Listen, Don't Pander
In this award-winning Newsweek essay, Michigan State University Senior Traci E. Carpenter explains why she -- and the other 48 million she represents -- may or
Little NEW Money For the Gulf
The latest money appropriated by Congress for Gulf Coast relief efforts -- which President Bush signed today -- is being reallocated from existing budgets.
Live BLogging - 7.12 pm Pacific
Obama: 200 electoral votes McCain: 124 electoral votes Popular vote: 51%/49% SD Abortion Ban: MSNBC calls it a failure CO Defintion of Life: MSNBC
Live Blogging - 5.31 pm Pacific
I'm working with NW Cable News tonight, providing commentary. The national media have called the following states, giving Obama 103 electoral votes to
Live Blogging The Senate Filibuster
ThinkProgress is live-blogging the filibuster.
Live Blogging: Net Neutrality At Gnomedex
Werner Vogels led a session on network neutrality. What is net neutrality - or net discrimination? First, understand that the phone and cable companies will
Live Blogging: Sen. John Edwards At Gnomedex
Appearing in an open necked dress shirt with uprolled sleeves (stereotypical
Live Blogging: Senate and Net Neutrality
1.45 pm Pacific - Final I'm listening (Real audio feed, which died for a five minute period) to a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee mark
Lobbyists, Congress and Corruption
The decision of former Tom DeLay aide Michael Scanlon (35) to plead guilty in a corruption case (which includes his paying $19 million in restitution)
Local Advertisers Pulling Out; Internal Exec Denounces Decision
News reports show that local advertisers in Maine, Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota have pulled ads from Sinclair-owned stations to protest the conglomerate's
Long-Lived Microfilm Question
While much has been written about the time President Bush spent in the National Guard and the current flap over microfilm records being destroyed, little has
Longest Campaign On Road To Costliest
In Iowa, independent political groups have upped the ante on the longest and (probably) most expensive president campaign in history, spending $5
Looking Back, Looking Forward
Four years ago, then Candidate Bush held a 13 point lead over Vice President Gore in this CNN tracking poll conducted October 24-26, 2000; it had 851
Loophole Lounge
On the campaign trail, presidential hopeful Barak Obama made much ado about trimming down the influence of special interest groups and lobbyists. He has been
Loose Lips On The Army Web?
According to Wired, analysis of publicly accessible Army websites suggests
Lost in the Shuffle
Spc. Sean Baker's story has been lost in the shuffle -- or cacophony -- surrounding Sen. Durbin's remarks about Gitmo. The 38 year old Gulf War veteran was a
Louisiana Quick Facts
Quick facts about Mississippi, population, economics, geography
Louisiana Rep. William Jefferson Indicted
Embattled Rep. William Jefferson (D-LA) was indicted Monday on racketeering, soliciting bribes, wire fraud, money-laundering, obstruction of justice,
LtG (ret) Ricardo S. Sanchez on Iraq and the Press
LtG (ret) Ricardo S. Sanchez on Iraq and the Press, speech given 12 October 2007
LtG (ret) Ricardo S. Sanchez on Iraq and the Press, Page 2
LtG (ret) Ricardo S. Sanchez on Iraq and the Press, speech given 12 October 2007
LtG (ret) Ricardo S. Sanchez on Iraq and the Press, Page 3
LtG (ret) Ricardo S. Sanchez on Iraq and the Press, speech given 12 October 2007
LtG (ret) Ricardo S. Sanchez on Iraq and the Press, Page 4
LtG (ret) Ricardo S. Sanchez on Iraq and the Press, speech given 12 October 2007
Lyndon B. Johnson - LBJ : The Architect Of The Great Society
Lyndon Baines Johnson would have been 100 on 27 August 2008. Here is his legacy, not just as a legislator, but as an executive who understood Congress, having risen from that body to the White House.
Lyndon B. Johnson - We Shall Overcome - Speech - Page 2
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Lyndon B. Johnson - We Shall Overcome - Speech - Page 3
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Lyndon B. Johnson - We Shall Overcome - Speech - Page 4
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Lyndon B. Johnson - We Shall Overcome - Speech Text - 15 March 1965
On 15 March 15 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson addressed Congress, calling for passage of the voting rights act. The speech cam one week after a gathering in Selma, AL led to deadly violence when African-Americans preparing to march to Montgomery were attacked by police. A white Unitarian Minister from Boston, James J. Reeb, was killed.
MLK Day In Review
MLK Day In Review
MLK Remembered
A moment of reflection on Martin Luther King, Jr: Letter From A Birmingham Jail, 16 April 1963 (context) Philosophy on Non-Violent Resistance
MSM : On Hold
Unlike the blogosphere, where liberals (and some conservatives) are calling for Karl Rove's head (here, here, here), few in the mainstream media have voiced an
Madeleine Pickens Proposes Mustang Sanctuary
Photo: Getty ImagesMadeleine Pickens proposes to develop a 1 million acre sanctuary for 30,000+ wild mustangs being held by the Bureau of Land Management in
Magic Tricks
We all know that magicians trick us by distracting us -- shift our attention in one direction while they work their magic in the other. Is that the case with
Majette Makes History in Georgia
In the Georgia primary run-off, freshman Congressman Denise Majette became the first woman and the first black Senatorial candidate in Georgia. She captured
Majority Held
Carte Goodwin, the former general council to West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin, has been tapped to fill the U.S. Senate seat left open by the death of
Making Friends and Influencing Others
In 2003, the US and European Union (EU) signed extradition and mutual legal assistance agreements that then Attorney General Ashcroft said would provide
Man of the Moment?
The London Observer writes on Sunday that Karl Marx may be the
Many Troops, Little Time in Afghanistan
President Obama announced plans for a surge in Afghanistan on Dec. 1, saying he would add 30,000 troops to the country within six months to fight the
Margaret Chiara, Former US Attorney
Marines Want No More Humvees in Iraq
Soldiers are dying in Humvees in Iraq in sufficient numbers that Marine Corps and Army officials are petitioning Congress for extra money for Mine Resistant
Marriage Amendment Fails in MA
Massachusetts legislators have resoundingly rejected (157-39) a constitutional amendment (bill text) that would have banned same-sex marriage while establishing
Martin Luther King - Bio
At age 35, Martin Luther King, Jr., became the youngest man to win the Nobel Peace Prize. A follower of the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, King is one of the world's best-known modern advocates of nonviolent social change.
Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Quotations - Learning About Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King, Jr. was an American clergyman, activist and prominent leader in the American civil rights movement. Enjoy these words of wisdom from MLK.
Maryland Mandates Wal-Mart Health Care Contribution
Update 4 - 5.30 pm Pacific Today the Maryland State Senate (30-17) and House of Delegates (88-50, at just after 7 pm Eastern) voted to override Republican
Massive Spending Program Mandates Whistleblower Protection
In 2005, I shared with you the story of Bunny Greenhouse, a US Army Corps of Engineers whistleblower who asked questions about blank-check Iraq war funding and
Mayor Recalled for Sex Scandal
Spokane, WA, Mayor Jim West lost a special recall election this week over allegations he offered a city job to someone he met in a gay chat room. As a state
McCain Amendment 2918 - Iraq - Senate Roll Call Vote on Iraq
Amendment by Senator John McCain (R-AZ) would establish dwell time for US military engaged in Iraq.
McCain And The Keating Five
Politico reports that Barack Obama is launching an online attack against John McCain at noon. The negative campaign is based on an almost 20 year old scandal
McCain Calls For Offshore Oil Drilling
McCain On Stage; Walter Reed Middle School, North Hollywood, CA as backdrop Watch Speech On UStream TV Mid-way through his acceptance speech in St.
McCain Congratulates Obama
Click Image To View YouTube Clip Tonight the McCain campaign is airing a 30 second ad -- on cable and in key states -- congratulating Sen. Barack Obama
McCain Contradicts Administration on NSA Wiretaps
David Mark, of Journalists Against Bush's B.S., suggests that either Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) or Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is
McCain Courts Religious Right
An interesting press release landed in my in-box today. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), widely rumored to be a 2008 Presidential candidate, is delivering the
McCain Feels Media Bite
It seems everyone in the mainstream press and political blogosphere is talking about Sen. John McCain, and it's not the kind of talk that makes a candidate clap
McCain Picks Palin
Photo: Getty Images Update 3 Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, 44, is the Republican vice presidential nominee, setting up a contest in November that gives voters
McCain Suspends Campaign; Congress Should Postpone Adjournment; Debate Should Be Modified
Update 1 While I was volunteering at a local winery today, John McCain announced a suspension of his campaign to work on a Congressional financial package to
McCain Trails Paul In Money Race; Campaign Staff Leaving
The Libertarian-cum-Republican Ron Paul -- Congressman from Texas District 14 -- is leading Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) in the Republican war chest race for the
McCain Wants To Suspend Gas Tax
McCain Wants To Suspend Gas Tax
McCain Wins South Carolina, Saturday's Delegate Race
Earlier this week, one of my friends in South Carolina talked to me about whether she should vote in the Republican primary or the Democratic one. She elected
McCain Wins; Giuliani and Edwards Bow Out
And then there were two Democrats and three (or four) Republicans. John McCain's surprising winner-take-all victory in Florida suggests that Republican
McCain's Senate Record: 110th Congress
Based on discussion in the US Politics Forum, I've searched the Library of Congress THOMAS database for Sen. John McCain's legislative history in the 110th
McCain, Giuliani, Feingold: 2008 Begins
I have election fatigue, but it seems I'm alone. McCain and Giuliani move towards 2008 Presidential race. Feingold, on the other hand, decides to remain in the
McCain, Obama Mashup
An Australian uses the tempting green-screen backdrop from John McCain's acceptance speech to introduce a little mash-up humor (Barack Obama dancing and
McCain, Obama To Discuss Religion Saturday Night
Rick WarrenPhoto: Getty Images Campaign 2008: The Role of Faith On Saturday night, presumptive presidential nominees Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack
McCain, Obama Trade Barbs, Ignore Clinton
It's not clear to me if Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) have decided to ignore Sen. Hillary Clinton(D-NY) ... or if the mainstream media
McCain-Feingold - Overview - Page 2
The McCain-Feingold Act, Public Law 107-155. is United States federal law that regulates the financing of political campaigns; chief sponsors were Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Russell Feingold (D-WI). The law became effective 6 November 2002.
McCain-Feingold - Title II - Noncandidate Campaign Expenditures
McCain-Feingold - Title II - Noncandidate Campaign Expenditures
McCain-Feingold - Title III - Miscellaneous
McCain-Feingold - Title III - Miscellaneous
McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance Reform
The McCain-Feingold Act, Public Law 107-155. is United States federal law that regulates the financing of political campaigns; chief sponsors were Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Russell Feingold (D-WI). The law became effective 6 November 2002.
McChrystal v. Obama
Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the U.S. military's top commander in Afghanistan, is in hot water for criticizing White House officials to a writer from Rolling Stone
McKay: Time For Special Prosecutor
Updated: 6.45 pm Pacific Speaking at a public policy symposium in Seattle, former United States Attorney John McKay said
Measures of Economic Health - Comparison Among Presidents
Measures of Economic Health - Comparison Among Presidents.
Mechanical Counting, Lever Pull Voting - A History of Lever Pull (Mechanical) Voting
Media Declare Obama The Democratic Nominee
There will be books and dissertations aplenty analyzing media impacts on the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination. After Tuesday's primaries in South
Media Focus On Daschle Tax Bill, Ignore $5.3 Million Income
I've just reviewed a half-dozen stories about Tom Daschle, the former Senate majority leader who withdrew Tuesday from consideration as head of Health and Human
Media Misidentify Foley As A Democrat
Image Courtesy of The Brad Blog Believe it or not ... both FOX News (O'Reilly Factor) and the Associated Press have identified former
Medical Malpractice Premiums Not Justified Based on Claims
A new study on medical malpractice insurance shows that patient payments resulting from malpractice claims grew 4 percent annually from 1991 and 2003 (and only
Medicare : The Challenges
Part one: medicare. An indepth look at two government programs for health care: medicare and medicaid.
Medicare Drug Program Leads to Public Health Emergencies
Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee (R) has declared a public health emergency in the wake of the 1 January implementation of the Bush Administration Medicare
Medicare Prescription Plan: A Problem for Experts
The controversial and costly Medicare prescription plan took another blow this week when the GAO reported that call service representatives (CSRs) have an
Medicare and Prescription Drugs Law
The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 was signed into law on December 8, 2003. These resources reflect the latest information, as well as background materials on various parts of the law.
Meet The New Senators - 111th Congress, New Senators (2009-2011)
Five incumbent Republican Senators did not run for re-election in 2008, guaranteeing a new U.S. Senator in Colorado, Idaho, Nebraska, New Mexico and Virginia. In addition, incumbents lost in Alaska, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Oregon. Minnesota remains contested.
Meeting Notes Implicate Cheney; Fitzgerald Explores Forgeries
Special prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald has obtained notes from a 12 June 2003 meeting between Vice President Cheney and his chief of staff, Scooter Libby, which
Memorial Day In A Time Of War
Photo: Getty Images Click For Larger Image Since 2002, we have celebrated Memorial Day with the sons and daughters of our country fighting abroad,
Memorial Day Reading at About.com
Enjoy your Memorial Day holiday, which grew from its Civil War roots in 1868 (as Decoration Day) to become a national holiday (Congressional action, 1971) which
Memorial Day Reading at About.com
Enjoy your Memorial Day holiday, which grew from its Civil War roots in 1868 (as Decoration Day) to become a national holiday (Congressional action, 1971) which
Men Arrested For Alabama Church Arson Spree
Two college students have been arrested and charged with torching nine Baptist churches in Alabama last month, according to AP; a press conference is set for
Mercy Killing?
Merry Christmas!
Postmen dressed in Santa Claus costumes ride delivery motorcycles on 22 December 2008 in Seoul, South Korea. Christmas has become increasingly popular over
Michael Chertoff To Be New AG?
Watch CNN Clip At ThinkProgress Update 2 - 4.23 Pacific, 29 August According to MSNBC, Chertoff's name is off the table. Update 1, 11.10 am
Michelle Obama - DNC Speech - 25 August 2008
Michelle Obama - DNC Speech - 25 August 2008
Michigan Nod Goes To Native Son; McCain Does Well Despite Being Outspent
Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney -- son of former three-time Michigan Gov. and former American Motors Chair George Romney -- won the Michigan primary with
Microsoft Suffers EU Defeat
Microsoft's attempt to have European Commission antitrust sanctions -- which were imposed earlier this year -- suspended during appeal has failed, as the
Middle Class Attitudes Towards Politics, Economy - 2008
Attitudes of the American middle class about the Republican and Democratic parties and their personal well-being, from Pew Research.
Middle East Propaganda Effort Detailed
CJR Daily questions the refrain of
Midtern Litmus Test
A front page article in The New York Times today addresses a central question: What chance do Democrats have of defending House districts they captured from
Miers Faces Rocky Road
President Bush nominated a woman, Harriet Miers, to replace Sandra Day O'Connor on the Supreme Court, but the similarities end there. O'Connor (Stanford), who
Miers Less Liked Than Roberts
From RedState.org comes this tip about CNN's poll on Harriet Miers. A July poll showed that 77 percent of conservatives
Miers Withdraws
Updated 10.55 am PDT Harriett Miers has withdrawn her embattled candidacy for the Supreme Court, citing concerns about Senate questions related to her
Milestone: 4,000
The first six months of 2007 have been the deadliest for US servicemen in Iraq, and the nation has now lost 4,000 military in Iraq and Afghanistan since
Milestones In Politics For American Women
As Nancy Pelosi assumes leadership of the US House of Representatives, let's look at other milestones for women in politics in the United States.
Military Admits Planting "News"
On Friday, Pentagon officials confirmed, in a 25-minute briefing with Sen. John Warner (R-VA, Chair, Armed Services Committee) it had paid for
Military Commissions Act of 2006
Both the House and Senate passed separate but equivalent versions of the Military Commissions Act on Thursday 27 September 2006 -- two days after the House bill was introduced.
Military Conscription, Recruiting and The Draft
Overview of the history of the draft in the US. Reviews the success of the
Military Conscription, Recruiting and The Draft - 20th Century
Overview of the history of the draft in the US. Reviews the success of the
Military Conscription, Recruiting and The Draft - Pro/Con
Overview of the history of the draft in the US. Reviews the success of the
Military Conscription, Recruiting and The Draft - Pro/Con
Overview of the history of the draft in the US. Reviews the success of the
Military Conscription, Recruiting and The Draft - The Present
Overview of the history of the draft in the US. Reviews the success of the
Military Propaganda Tied to the UK
According to the MediaGuardian, the Pentagon's propaganda effort in Iraq has roots in England. The two-year old Lincoln Group - recipient of a June 2005 $100
Military Records Still Hot
During the 2000 election campaign, reporters ignored the story, but this year it's the story that just won't die. In late June, the Associated Press announced
Military Recruiters Face Uphill Sale
For the first time since May 2000, the Army missed its recruiting goal in February, falling short by almost a third despite enlistment incentives, according to
Military Support for Bush Slips
The 2005 Military Times poll shows that support for President Bush's policy in Iraq dropped nine points from 2004 to 2005 and approval of his overall
Military-Industrial Complex Speech, Dwight D. Eisenhower - Page 2
In his farewell address, President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned the American public of the dangers of the military-industrial complex.
Military-Industrial Complex Speech, Dwight D. Eisenhower - Page 3
In his farewell address, President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned the American public of the dangers of the military-industrial complex.
Military-Industrial Complex Speech, Dwight D. Eisenhower, January 1961
In his farewell address, President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned the American public of the dangers of the military-industrial complex.
Miller Talks; Confessional Contradicts Prior Reports of Libby's Role
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