U.S. a Failure at Protecting Human Rights
Amnesty International challenged the United States on Wednesday to fully investigate the abusive treatment of detainees under its supervision at Guantanamo and in the Middle East, and said foreign governments…
Base-Closing Battle Intensifies
After tamping out a congressional attempt to delay military base closings, the Pentagon was faced Thursday with two more brush fires fanned by critics across the country. …
Owen Wins Nomination…Finally
Texas Supreme Court Justice Priscilla Owen won Senate confirmation as a federal appeals judge Wednesday after a ferocious four-year battle, a personal triumph that also marked a victory for President…
Uh Oh. Rummy’s Pissed at the Press
One of the military's new wartime challenges is dealing with global media that can instantly spread around the world information that may be false or damaging to U.S. interests, Defense…
Coming Clean on the Liberal Agenda
At last week's meeting of the Organization For A Liberal Agenda (OLA), our precinct captain reminded all of us that, should we have problems getting through on the 800 number…
McCain Stirs the Pot…Again
Sen. John McCain has been off center stage during recent political battles but he once again grabbed the spotlight to do what he does best - step on the toes of…
Republicans Back Down on Banning Women in Combat
Facing likely defeat, House Republican leaders Wednesday retreated from an effort to write into law limits on the combat support missions of women in the military. …
Next Controversy: The John Bolton Debacle
With filibusters currently in disfavor, the Senate opened debate Wednesday on President Bush's nomination of John Bolton as ambassador to the United Nations.…
Filibuster Deal Could be a Problem for Dubya
While the Senate deal on judicial nominations may have bought peace for now, President Bush still faces bitter fights in Congress over Social Security, trade, stem-cell research and other contentious…
Congress Moves to Leave Prisoners Limp
Lawmakers moved Tuesday to eliminate federal payments for Viagra and other drugs that treat impotence, as a federal agency warned states that they could face sanctions if they don't end…
