Freddie Mac secretly paid a Republican consulting firm $2 million to kill legislation that would have regulated and trimmed the mortgage finance giant and its sister company, Fannie Mae, three years before the government took control to prevent their collapse. ...more

October 20, 2008

Sen. John McCain of Arizona, acknowledging that he's an underdog in the race for president, hopes to put together a more aggressive campaign in the final 22 days to make a comeback nationally and in Florida. ...more

October 14, 2008

Given the uncertainty in the economy, I thought I would share with you my concern about Congress' recent efforts to address the faltering credit markets. ...more

October 14, 2008

Sen. John McCain of Arizona, acknowledging that he's an underdog in the race for president, hopes to put together a more aggressive campaign in the final 22 days to make a comeback nationally and in Florida. ...more

October 13, 2008

Connie Perdue of New Port Richey criticizes Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden's "lies" during the debate with Republican Sarah Palin. ...more

October 8, 2008

Lester A. Garone of New Port Richey says Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will rule Washington, D.C., after the election. ...more

October 4, 2008

WASHINGTON - President Bush and congressional backers of a $700 billion financial industry bailout carried out high-intensity lobbying Thursday, on the eve of a crucial House vote that Bush said "a lot of people are watching." ...more

October 2, 2008

House Democrats said Monday they would not relent in their dispute with the Senate on a major tax relief package, increasing odds that businesses could lose out on critical tax breaks and millions could get hit by the alternative minimum tax this year. ...more

September 30, 2008

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama sought to score a quick post-debate advantage Saturday by traveling to two Republican-leaning states and accusing GOP rival John McCain of being out of touch with middle-class Americans. ...more

September 28, 2008

WASHINGTON - Congressional leaders said Saturday they hoped to reach an agreement on a multibillion-dollar bailout plan for the financial sector before the markets open Monday, even if House and Senate votes would come later. ...more

September 27, 2008