Bush Tax Cut versus revenue decline: McConnell Kentucky windage

I am truly fair and balanced. I can whip up on a Democrat as well as a Republican when it is deserved. Mitch McConnell is not my favorite politician. He barely won in the last election though retained his...

Statement by Senator Glenn McConnell

Uncut Press release from SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE GLENN McCONNELL" PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Wesley Donehue | 843.460.7990     STATEMENT BY SENATOR GLENN McCONNELL  ...

Obama likely change CIA, NI directors: report

"WASHINGTON: The current chiefs of National Intelligence and the CIA expect to be replaced when Barack Obama takes over as US president on January 20, a U.S. daily reported Wednesday.Several senior Democrats oppose keeping National Intelligence director Mike McConnell and...

G.O.P. Facing Tougher Battle for Congress

"WASHINGTON — The economic upheaval is threatening to topple Republican Congressional candidates, putting more Senate and House seats within Democratic reach less than a month before the elections, lawmakers and...

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...

Senator Reid's Pants Are on Fire

In what is hopefully only a first step, Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) threw down the gauntlet at Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's (D-Nev.) shuffling feet yesterday after Senate Democrats, once again, failed...

Columbus Blue Jackets Chairman Dies

"John H. McConnell - Blue Jackets Majority Owner, Chairman 1923-2008COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets are deeply saddened to announce the passing of club Majority Owner, Chairman and Governor John...

Tagging scheme for young offenders ‘a failure’

"Electronic tagging of children to stop them committing crimes has proved an expensive and largely ineffective tool, according to the first independent study of the controversial scheme. The evaluation of the £12m pilot will prove embarrassing for former first minister Jack...

DNI McConnell: ‘Americans Are Going To Die’ If We Keep Talking About Wire...

DNI McConnell: ‘Americans Are Going To Die’ If We Keep Talking About Wiretapping Think Progress Thursday Aug 23, 2007 Earlier this month, Congress caved to President Bush and passed legislation updating the...

US to use spy satellites for domestic surveillance

Washington (ANTARA News) - The United States is expanding the use of spy satellites for domestic surveillance, turning its "eyes in sky" inward to counter terrorism and eventually for law enforcement, US officials...

No venue for Gore's Live Earth? Not if we can help it!

Of the eight worldwide locations that are set to host Al Gore's Live Earth concerts, only the US hasn't come through with a venue to host the event. "The former US vice-president wanted to hold the concert, one of...

Inverness Courier chief reporter wins Journalist of the Year gong

"The Inverness Courier's Val Sweeney has been named Journalist of the Year for the Highlands and Islands. The chief reporter received the award from First Minister Jack McConnell at the Highlands and Islands Press Ball. She also collected £500 from sponsors Diageo, £300 of...

Welcome Back, Trent Lott! - La Shawn Barber

"Last week, Republican senator Trent Lott was selected by his colleagues to serve as Senate Minority Whip in the next Congress. All I can say is…Welcome back, Mr. Lott! The GOP’s decision was met with...

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