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Louisiana Governor Pierces Business as UsualAn extensive package of ethics bills passed six weeks into the term of Gov. Bobby Jindal, signaling a cultural shift.
Winning Parties, Urging Unity, Press Pakistan's Leader to Convene ParliamentThe opposition parties held a joint meeting Wednesday, seen as a show of strength as they are discussing a coalition government.
Elusive EqualityGov. Jon Corzine will need political courage, not more dawdling, to achieve real marital equality in New Jersey.
Putin's Iron Grip on Russia Suffocates His OpponentsA new autocracy now governs Russia. Behind a facade of democracy lies a centralized authority that is not reluctant to swat down those who challenge the ruling party.
'Present' PerfectSenator Barack Obama was not ducking his responsibility in the Illinois Senate when he voted "present" on many issues.
Pakistan Victors Want Dialogue With MilitantsThe winners of the parliamentary elections said that they would take a new approach to fighting Islamic militants.
Making (Some) Progress in IraqThe Bush administration will have to press a lot harder to make sure that the new laws approved by Iraq's Parliament are translated into action.
Obama's Vote in Illinois Was Often Just 'Present'Barack Obama voted "present" nearly 130 times as a state senator, sometimes sidestepping sensitive issues.
With Tight Grip on Ballot, Putin Is Forcing Foes OutPresident Vladimir V. Putin is poised to extinguish the last embers of opposition in Russia's Parliament.
Budget Impasse Forces Shutdown in MichiganMichigan began to shut down much of its government early Monday after lawmakers failed to resolve a $1.75 billion budget deficit.
Senate May End an Era of Cloakroom AnonymityThe Senate hold has been used to tie the chamber in knots by allowing senators to anonymously block legislation.
In Illinois, Obama Proved Pragmatic and ShrewdIn his eight years in the Illinois State Senate, Barack Obama did not bring revolution, but he had an eye for opportunity and a willingness to compromise.
As Senator Rose, Lobbying Became Family AffairLobbying by Fred D. Thompson's sons after their father won his Senate seat suggests how far the family has come.
A Tough 5 Months, but Democrats Cite SuccessesAfter five months in power, Congressional Democrats have only a few signature accomplishments on the domestic front.
Palestinian Legislature Ratifies Unity GovernmentDespite the vote, there were cracks visible between Hamas and Fatah, including over whether to renounce violence.
Iraqis Reach an Accord on Oil RevenuesThe move marked a major agreement among the country's ethnic and sectarian political blocs on a highly divisive issue.
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