Threats to US Congress Reps Triple Since Health Care Bill Passed

The passage of the health care reform bill has resulted in a threefold increase in serious threats to members of Congress according to Federal police enforcement officers. Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Terrance W....

Proposed Grand Jury Legislation shakes up Minnesota Legislature

This is a preview of a story that I wrote on Examiner.com regarding proposed Grand Jury Legislation in Minnesota. " The Minnesota Legislature wants to take away your right to vote for judges.  They want the...

Senate blocks tough abortion limits in health bill

Could this see the bill aborted on an abortion argument, or is this a burb of bad wind issued from relious bias members of the house. Abortion all ways leads to heated debate its as bad as gun or gay issues. "...

The Ultimate Trick-or-Treating Treasure: Candy from the Capitol

Candy from the Capitol was the ultimate trick-or-treating treasure for more than 2,000 kids who were invited to the White House for a spectacular trick-or-treating event. The White House and Department of Education...

Helen Keller Statue Unveiled in U.S. Capitol

A statue of Helen Keller was unveiled in the Capitol Rotunda on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. this morning, as a gift from the state of Alabama to the nation's collection. Governor Bob Riley, along with Congressional leaders, unveiled the 1,000-pound bronze Hellen Keller...

Shooting in Washington DC: Victim Rushed to Hospital

A shooting has taken place outside the Capitol Building in Washington DC and a 35-year-old civilian is being rushed to hospital with critical injuries. The shooting occurred at New Jersey and C Street at a traffic...

Animal-rights organization say boycott Canadian maple syrup

To stop the slaughter of seals in Canada, animal-rights organization PETA says that there should be a boycott on Canadian maple syrup. Jena Hunt of the PETA says that around 330,000 seals which are mostly baby...

The 2009 Minnesota Tax Cut Rally Saturday May 2, 2009

" Just a quick reminder to be sure to attend Saturday’s Tax Cut Rally.  The weather forecast is outstanding — sunny with temperatures in the mid-60s. As I’m sure you are aware, Minnesota is facing a...

Obama's day starts with church, coffee with Bush

Best wishes toPresident Obama."The sermon was by prominent Dallas minister T.D. Jakes. Borrowing an Obama campaign slogan, he told the president-elect that he will face many critics, "but you are all fired up,...

Like Reading About Presidential Pork? Read a Cookbook for Free: The White Hou...

Google Books has been gradually placing the full text of thousands of books online, many of them free full previews of culinary books that are either out-of-print or have been added online with the permission of their publishers. One of the former gems we’ve recently...

Defiant House Rejects Huge Bailout; Next Step Is Uncertain

" By CARL HULSE and DAVID M. HERSZENHORN Published: September 29, 2008 WASHINGTON — Defying President Bush and the leaders of both parties, rank-and-file lawmakers in the House on Monday rejected a $700...

Congress Under Pressure for Weekend Deal

"     The U.S. Congress and the Bush administration were under intense pressure on Saturday to negotiate a $700 billion rescue for the financial industry to free up frozen credit before world markets reopen next week. "I'm convinced...

Bailout talks to resume

" NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The congressional negotiations over the proposed $700 billion bailout of the financial system were set to resume on Friday - a day after hours of talks ended in a partisan divide. ...

Bailout deal a no go; Bernanke back to Capitol

Just in. The deal is off!"WASHINGTON - Urgent efforts to lash together a $700 billion rescue plan for the national economy broke apart Thursday night, hours after key lawmakers had declared they had reached a...

McCain and Obama Plan Ground Zero Appearance

"TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – In a moment of bipartisan unity, Senators John McCain and Barack Obama will come together at Ground Zero in New York City on Thursday to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The two campaigns issued a rare joint...

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