Senate votes to close loophole in FCC media ownerships

The Senate Thursday night voted to nullify a Federal Communications Commission rule that allows media companies to own a newspaper and a television station in the same market. The unusual "resolution of disapproval," sponsored by Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., and 26 other...

Saudi arms sale may spark Bush-Congress battle

"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A plan to sell Saudi Arabia highly accurate Boeing Co bomb-guidance kits is roiling Israel's backers in the Congress, setting up a potential clash with President George W. Bush. The administration could formally notify lawmakers as soon as January 15...

PM lashes out at Air NZ criticism

"....The scrap relates to a row that began earlier this month over the airline - which is two-thirds owned by taxpayers - ferrying Australian troops bound for Iraq to Kuwait. The New Zealand government, which does not support the war, expressed disapproval over the...

Bush beats Nixon for disapproval

"George W. Bush has sunk below Richard Nixon and could break Harry Truman's record for persistent unpopularity among modern U.S. presidents.The latest Gallup Poll found that Bush's popularity had been below 40 percent for six consecutive quarters, the Dallas Morning News...

cowardice, political expedience, and the democrat party

"Much has been made of the poll numbers reflecting dissatisfaction with the Administration’s prosecution of the War against islamic fascism, with Democrats and MSM-types (is there really any difference) proudly proclaiming the latest weekly numbers as further evidence of...

Why The Democratic Wave Could Be A Washout

"American voters have been in a bad mood lately. They don't think highly of the President's performance. They aren't crazy about the war. They certainly don't like the G.O.P.-led Congress--a New York Times poll last week put its approval rating at just 25%. And while...

Disapproval of Bush Nears European Levels

"Disapproval of Bush Nears European Levels"