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Alvin Greene Indicted

Alvin Greene, a Democratic Party’s nominee in South Carolina, has been indicted on a felony charge of showing pornography to a South Carolina college student.

The House Approves $26 Billion for School Spending

The House of Representatives interrupted its summer recess on Tuesday to approve $26 billion in aid to school districts and states to prevent layoffs of teachers and public employees. 

Former Sen. Ted Stevens Dies In Alaska Plane Crash

A U.S. government official believes former Senator Ted Stevens was onboard an airplane that crashed in Alaska after flying with several other passengers. 

Democrats Face Skeptics

U.S. lawmakers face skeptics at home after historic legislation wins and an economic recovery failing to create jobs, 90 days before critical November elections.

For These Fat Kids a New Nutrition Act

The Senate passed a long-awaited child nutrition act on Thursday to help feed hungry kids while making the food more nutritious, and it provides $4.5 billion in financing over the next decade.

They’re Born Again! So Stop Calling Republicans ‘Hypocrites’

It’s not that Republicans aren’t hypocrites – it’s more the label just isn’t an effective dig. First, hypocrite is a fancy foreign Greek word like amnesty, ethics or Europe – how is that going to appeal to Republicans? Second, espousing virtues you don’t personally have to live up to is basically the point of being a Republican.

House Approves War Spending Bill

The House of Representatives approved on Tuesday to provide $59 billion to continue financing the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but the 308-to-114 vote caused tension amongst Democrats.

Pinstripes to Prison? Rep. Charles R. Rangel Violated Core Ethics

A House investigative panel ruled on Thursday that U.S. Rep. Charles B. Rangel, a democrat from Harlem, violated a range of ethic rules including improperly renting four rent-stabilizing apartments in Harlem at a price below market value and failing to report taxable income received from a villa he owns in the Dominican Republic. 

Oh Liberman! Don’t Nuke the Nuclear Treaty with Russia

U.S. Senator Joe Liberman (I-Connecticut) is withholding his vote on the nuclear arms treaty with Russia, according to a statement released from his office on Tuesday.

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Alan ‘Mercy’ Grayson on Republicans Blocking Jobless Benefits

U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Florida) said on the House floor Monday that Republicans are blocking a reauthorization of unemployment benefits to resurrect the America of the 1930s.