Al Franken Wins Senate Race: Minnesota Supreme Court

Update (July 1, 2009): A rally featuring Senator-elect Al Franken is to be hosted by labor groups on Wednesday, July 1, at the State Capitol. Franken and his wife, Franni Franken, will address those present,...

Republicans Cling to Childish Ways

" In his inauguration speech, President Obama made this appeal:x50 "[T]he time has come to set aside childish things. The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history …” "...

Stimulus Bill Hits Snag in the Senate: Filibuster Likely

By Albert N. Milliron, Editor Politisite.com, Iron Mill Interactive Media inc Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) stated early in the evening Wednesday night that the debate on the floor would continue...

Updated:7 Responsibly Safe Election Day Predictions, Obama wins....

Update: In the bag On Tuesday evening no battleground State developed, the fatal blow came early, at 8:40p.m. est when Barack Hussein Obama claimed key State, Pennsylvania. As I predicted Barack swaggered into the...

The Truth Behind Oil Windfall Profits Tax Vote Failure :: MAXINE

" The world has a supply of oil, but will the United States ever be allowed to grow beyond being the third largest producer of oil in the world? Image Credit: Daniel Taghioff - Writing on the WallThe Truth Behind...

Oil Companies Saved By Republicans

"WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans blocked a proposal Tuesday to tax the windfall profits of the largest oil companies, despite pleas by Democratic leaders to use the measure to address America's anger over $4 a...

US climate change bill blocked

US lawmakers have blocked a much-anticipated bill on climate change, after Republicans vowed it would be too expensive for the economy. "A US attempt to establish a system of caps and tax relief to cut carbon emissions has been blocked in Congress.The bill was backed by most...

U.S. Senate: Troops Will Stay In Iraq

After an all-night session [NP] in the U.S. Senate, the call for cloture on the Levin/Reed Amendment discussion came a little after 11:00 AM EDT. The amendment calls for troop removal within 120 days of...

Senators Pack Pajamas For All-Night Session

UPDATED 07.17.2007 @ 15:53 EDT: Citizens getting involved, sponsored by www.MoveOn.org* If you like drama and reality TV shows, today will be the day to watch people talk all night and sleep on the floor. You...

BREAKING: Reid To Force All-Night Filibuster On Iraq Withdrawal

"I would like to inform the Republican leadership and all my colleagues that we have no intention of backing down.If Republicans do not allow a vote on Levin/Reed today or tomorrow, we will work straight through the night on Tuesday.The American people deserve an open and...

Kucinich Urges Colleagues to Find Will to End Occupation

"Kucinich Urges Colleagues to Find Will to End Occupation Why oh Why do the DEMS need urging on this matter ? The Repugs got us into this mess. The DEMS will probably eventually bail us out after what though ? More lives? How Many ? How much more money ? How many more years...

Senate GOP Blocks Non-Binding Resolution, Leaving a Smoking Hole in Their Shoes

"It's hard for me to get too bent out of shape over the republican filibuster of a non-binding resolution opposing Bush's escalation of the Iraq war. A stern finger shaking at a president who'll increase troop...

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Dodd Bill May be First Candidate for Bush Veto

In a surprising move yesterday, Christopher Dodd (D-CT) announced that he would introduce legislation to guarantee US Constitutional Rights to enemy detainees, and would seek to repeal portions of the recently...

Despite incentive, DeWine won’t sign anti-tax pledge

DeWine owes his allegiance to the voters whose votes are counted.

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