As countries around the world celebrate International Women's Day, the hunt is on in the U.S. Senate for 67 senators willing to vote for a global women's rights treaty. ...more

March 8, 2009

So, there are those of you who think because of President Barack Obama's election to office that our country has come a long way? Really? Let me map out that trip for you. ...more

February 12, 2009

SUN CITY CENTER As John McCain released new tax proposals Tuesday to help retirees, the Barack Obama campaign held meetings across Florida bashing McCain as willing to "gamble" with Social Security. ...more

October 15, 2008

The Food and Drug Administration's efforts to combat food-borne illness are hampered by infrequent inspections, not enough staff and the failure to implement a program devoted to the safety of fresh produce, according to congressional investigators. ...more

September 26, 2008

A California congressional delegation asked President Bush on Friday to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to a Marine who was chosen to receive only the second-highest medal the Navy can bestow for valor. ...more

September 20, 2008

After reading Ms. Earl's recent column, I have come to the conclusion that she truly lives in a Bizarro World. ...more

July 16, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Putting pressure on congressional Democrats to back more exploration for oil, President Bush on Monday lifted an executive ban on offshore drilling that his stood since his father was president. ...more

July 14, 2008

The epic debate over global warming enters a new chapter: The U.S. Senate is considering landmark legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. ...more

June 5, 2008

Dangerous air emissions from giant cargo ships would be sharply reduced under legislation that passed a Senate committee Wednesday despite objections from Republicans. ...more

May 22, 2008

Republicans do need to unite against the national party. Rush Limbaugh will make money regardless of who wins the presidency. After all, there are still senators and representatives putting bills on the table for the yet-to-be-named president to sign. ...more

February 8, 2008