Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) challenged Sen. John Thune (R-SD) in a startlingly tense exchange yesterday, slamming Thune's apparent looseness with the truth by saying, "We're not entitled to our own facts."

Very well written and easy to understand article on the impact on jobs and the economy we can expect if Cap and Trade passes, from the Wall Street Journal.

The big banks are spending hundreds of millions of dollars--from the billions they got in taxpayer-funded bailouts--on lobbyists and public relations firms to oppose real consumer protections. Your senators need to hear from you about the need for reform to

Fox speaks out about responsibility, collaboration, and legalization as a solution to the drug war raging in North and South America

WASHINGTON - Former Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean argued Wednesday that the health care overhaul bill taking shape in the Senate further empowers private insurers at the expense of consumer choice.

That's what Dick Cheney said. Too bad Tiger Woods stepped on the story. Cheney got more attention for shooting his friend in the face than for stabbing our president in the back.

Reporting from Sacramento - With the state bracing for billions of dollars in budget shortfalls, a group of casinos is offering California leaders a stake in a new pot of money if they allow Internet poker sites to set up business in the state.

A funny cartoon showing how whether or not global warming were a hoax or not, increased environmental responsibility is always a good thing.

Measure, aimed at preventing another big financial crisis, imposes more oversight and creates consumer protection agency.

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