Martial law in Maguindanao?

I really hate to see military power wilded in such away, but possibly its the only answer to rid this area of private armies. But isn't the military and the police already trying to do just that? " A congressman...

U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler (D-FL) to Resign

"Rumors have been flying around the Florida political world since around 8:00 p.m. this evening that the controversial hard hitting liberal,  Congressman Robert Wexler, was going to resign.  Around 10:30...

Rep. Ron Paul Admits He Was Fooled by Sacha Baron Cohen

" Congressman Ron Paul (R-Texas) opened up about an encounter with Sacha Baron Cohen on WABC-AM in New York City with host Curtis Silwa. Paul was not pleased, as he thought he had agreed to an interview on...

Somali Mortars Fired At US Congressman Donald Payne

US Congressman Donald Payne had a narrow escape on a visit to Somalia after insurgents fired mortars towards his plane as he left the capital Mogadishu. ""One mortar landed at the airport when Payne's plane was due to fly and five others after he left and no one was hurt,"...

SC Congressman Barrett Introduces 'TEA Act' to cut 500 Billion

Republican Congressman Gresham Barrett seems to be responding to the Tea Party Movements desire to get the Government to  reduce spending in Washington by introducing the, 'Tea Act'.  The Act ...

Parental Rights Amendment Introduced Into Congress

Update: 7:41 pm EDT Photos and video coverage of the Parents' Rights Constitutional Amendment Conference are now available at Representative Pete Hoekstra's website, here and here.--- Update: 5:29 pm EDT I...

Ooops! Congressman leaks secret Iraq trip on Twitter

Another twitter 'cock up'.  This time it was a US Congressman."Who says Republicans are technological Neanderthals? Michigan Congressman Pete Hoekstra on Friday showed just how hip he is by twittering his arrival in Iraq. “Just landed in Baghdad,” he wrote. “I...

It's Not Just About Getting High - Seven Marijuana Stocks

"On Thursday, January 22, CNBC will be presenting a program called Marijuana Inc., which goes into depth about the big business of marijuana. But besides the illegal uses of marijuana, there are many medical uses....

Latinos turn up the heat on Obama: Remember, you owe us more!

" After the withdrawal of Bill Richardson’s name as an Obama administration Cabinet nominee, Hispanic leaders say they expect the president-elect to name another Latino to head the Commerce Department. An Obama transition team source said a veteran California congressman,...

Obama Drug Czar Pick: No Recovery from War on Drugs?

"Obama Drug Czar Pick: No Recovery from War on Drugs? On paper, Jim Ramstad -- who is rumored to be Obama's choice for drug czar -- looks like the ideal man for the job . He's a recovering alcoholic himself and a Congressman who championed legislation...

How do Arabs view Barack Obama’s choice for chief of staff

"Written by www.daily.pk    Friday, 07 November 2008 18:30 "There could not be a more provocative appointment than Rahm Emanuel, if he wanted to send a signal that he is going to stick by a quite hard-line pro-Israel policy..." A day after his...

Did Congressman Mahoney Help 2nd Mistress Win Federal Grant?

Here is the man who took Congressman Mark Foley's 16th congressional district who said he would restore morality to the District.  The MSM is not all over this story like Foley's story who did not have any...

Congressman says McCain sowing 'seeds of hatred'

There has been increasing alarm over the past week over the hateful rhetoric being used by attendees at McCain/Palin rallies. Attendees have been heard to scream out "terrorist!" and "kill him!" at Sarah...

US Senator arrested for corruption exposes Lincoln Díaz-Balart

" MIAMI, October 7.— Puerto Rican Senator Jorge de Castro Font, arrested on October 2 by the FBI for corruption, has affirmed that he made a special visit to Florida in 2004 to deliver "a few little checks" of...

NO charges for Pagegate Foley: Gee. Could this be why Palin is stonewalling...

Once again, the reich-wing call of "if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear" has found yet another exception.  This time it is in the person of Republican congressman disgraced in a sex scandal...

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