The Rise and Fall of Barack Obama

"The skinny kid with the funny name from Hawaii had a great run.  By forcing all four other candidates off the ballot, including the woman who had reached out to help him, he maneuvered his way into the Illinois State Legislature.  There, he found an extortionist...

Senate, House approve fiscal 2009 budget plans

"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate passed a budget plan on Friday to eliminate the federal deficit by 2012 while spending more than President George W. Bush wants on domestic programs like schools and roads. After a 15-hour debate that began on Thursday, the Senate...

Dems’ Spend $433 Million More than McCain

Among the three remaining candidates with an opportunity to win the 2008 presidential race, only one — Republican John McCain — is living up to his promises when it comes to reducing government spending.According to a report about the federal budget for fiscal year 2008...

Senate Votes for More Disclosure on Earmarks & Lobbyist Contributions

"The Senate voted Thursday to make lawmakers disclose more about their efforts to fund pet projects and raise money from lobbyists, a move some called the biggest advance in congressional ethics in decades."

The House trumpets earmark reform - through a tuba

"Yesterday, the House of Representative passed the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act, trumpeting the bill as "landmark legislation" that will "drain the swamp that is Washington, to let sunshine disinfect the Congress." Even critics are calling...