Death gives Massachusetts 1st open Senate seat in decades

Aug 27, 2009 - Death gives Massachusetts 1st open Senate seat in decades By Alan Silverleib WASHINGTON (CNN) -- As Americans paused Wednesday to remember the extraordinary life of Sen. Edward Kennedy, political observers also took note of a rare development caused by his passing. For the first time in 25 years, the state of Massachusetts has an open Senate seat. - 9 Comments

Climate Change Surprise

May 21, 2009 - Climate Change Surprise Virginia Democrat Rick Boucher tries to craft a more moderate cap-and-trade bill. by Gary Andres Beverly Hills and the Appalachian Mountains don't have a lot in common--geographically, culturally or politically. One region produces a lot of coal to keep people warm and fuels American industry; the other is the home of Hollywood and generates, well . - 1 Comment

Lauria allegations of threats corroborated

May 05, 2009 - Lauria allegations of threats corroborated by Ed Morrissey Send to a Friend | Share on Facebook | printer-friendly Business Insider reports that more than one Chrysler senior creditor has corroborated Thomas Lauria’s allegation that the Obama administration threatened them with public attacks if they didn’t surrender their contractual rights. One of their sources says that the Obama team comprises some of the worst “ends justify the means” people he’s ever encountered: Creditors to Chrysler describe negotiations with the company and the Obama administration as “a farce,” saying the administration was bent on forcing their hands using hardball tactics and threats. Conversations with administration officials left them expecting that they would be politically targeted, two participants in the negotiations said. - 1 Comment