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The United States on Thursday named a career diplomat with wide-ranging experience in East Asia to be the new head of its de facto embassy in Taiwan.
A legislator brought state House proceedings to a halt Friday night when she told colleagues during the budget debate that another lawmaker had threatened to "really hurt" her.
A 77-year-old Illinois state representative is happy to be alive after a man with a gun pushed his way into her home and robbed her of $7.
Election Day 2009 has come and gone. Relatively speaking, this election was as insignificant as any off-year election is, as opposed to a mid-term election, but it still could have been an important year for the Libertarian Party, if we had simply bothered to show up.
Rep. Israel Condemns Tea Party Protest Holocaust SignsRep. Israel (D-NY) condemns Tea Party protest Holocaust signs, Nov. 6, 2009.
Todd English's ex-fiancee charged with assaultThe former fiancee of celebrity chef Todd English has been charged with assault for allegedly hitting him with a metal wrist watch. The couple was to be married last week but English called off the wedding days before, claiming Erica Wang was abusive.
Todd English's ex-fiancee charged with assaultThe former fiancee of celebrity chef Todd English has been charged with assault for allegedly hitting him with a metal wrist watch. The couple was to be married last week but English called off the wedding days before, claiming Erica Wang was abusive.
Giving Single-Payer a Second Look"The United States already uses single-payer systems to cover over 47% of all medical bills" states Congressman Anthony Weiner D-NY, in this article expressing his support for a single-payer health care plan.
Representative Barney Frank is holding a town hall meeting today in Dartmouth. While the meeting is mostly temperate, there have been a few moments of contention, as well as the occasional outburst from the obligatory protesters.
A long time ago, but not so very long ago, there was a time when if we needed to get in touch with someone that was out, we had to wait until they got home. Not too much later after that, we had wait for them to get home, and then check their answering machine.
Section 6, paragraph one deals with Congressional compensation for their services. Many years ago, Congress enacted standing legislation to provide them with regular pay raises UNLESS Congress, at the time of EACH particular raise, actively raises the issue and votes against it.
From Article I, Section 3, paragraphs six and seven, the portions of the provisions for either House regarding impeachment require no changes other than possibly the provision that the threat of and right to impeach is a constitutional DUTY of Congress and it cannot surrender its …
After much thought, I've come up with a form of government that is even more robust, fair, and functional than Democracy. It doesn't just serve the interests of the majority, it literally serves everyone's interests, and it does so in a streamlined and non-bureaucratic way.
America's first Vice President, John Adams, described the office as "the most insignificant office that ever the Invention of Man contrived or his Imagination conceived".
Michele Bachmann still a lightning rod Excerpt: ""Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann is the kind of Republican whom Democrats love to hate: an outspoken social conservative who cuts a high profile in the media.
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the genera Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish th …
I have said many times over many years that I think that The Constitution of The United States is broken. I have recently been asked to give specific examples of what I mean when I say that. This is, of course, a very fair question to ask.
The other night I started thinking about what a horrible mess we have made of this country. Well actually I think about it everyday, especially since my son lost his job. We were doing okay until then, but now we have tightened our belts so much that we can barely breathe.
Yes indeed, if you have a former employer and they choose to inform anyone they like about your medical history and you will file a Workman's compensation claim against them if they hire you, there's nothing you can do about it.
After two centuries, D.C. residents may get voteCall the nation's capital home, and for some 200 years you have paid taxes and gone to war for your country but you didn't get a vote in Congress.
Rep. Roy Blunt to run for Senate in 2010Missouri representative is expected to announce Thursday he'll seek the seat being vacated by Republican Sen. Kit Bond, who announced in January that he would not seek a fifth term.
Newsvine - 2nd American Revolution Movement Society (2ARMS)It's time to declare war on our government and eliminate the two party systen,
Baez Files Motion About Investigator In Casey Case AND Investigators Say Anthony Family Will Be Expected To be Candid Regarding Casey"Anthonys Expected To Be Candid With Investigators Regarding Casey"
Becerra won't take U.S. trade rep jobRep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif., said Tuesday he will stay in the House and pass on becoming U.S. trade representative in Barack Obama's administration.
Teacher sorry for binding girls in slavery lessonA white social studies teacher attempted to enliven a seventh-grade discussion of slavery by binding the hands and feet of two black girls, prompting outrage from one girl's mother and the NAACP.
Teacher sorry for binding girls in slavery lessonA white social studies teacher attempted to enliven a seventh-grade discussion of slavery by binding the hands and feet of two black girls, prompting outrage from one girl's mother and the NAACP.
Obituary for the Northeastern RINO (Republican in Name Only)Good article about the decline of Northeastern Republicans.
After Epic Campaign, Voters Go to Polls - NYTimes.comAmericans went to the polls on Tuesday to choose the next president of the United States, deciding whether Senator Barack Obama or Senator John McCain was better suited to guide the nation through an economic crisis at home and two wars abroad.In voting booths in every corner of …
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