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Counterterrorism in Shambles – Why?
Yesterday, a blogger with the PBS’ NewsHour asked former CIA analyst Ray McGovern to respond to three questions regarding recent events involving the CIA, FBI, and the intelligence community …
Sen. Christopher Dodd, (D-Connecticut), is expected to hold a news conference Wednesday in his home state to announce that he won’t seek reelection for a sixth term, according to news reports. Dodd, the chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, who was the principal author of legislation that bailed out foundering Wall Street banks to the tune of $700 billion, will become the second Democratic senator in the past 24 hours to announce his retirement.
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Embattled Democratic Sen. Christopher Dodd Won’t Seek Re-Election
Sen. Christopher Dodd, (D-Connecticut), is expected to hold a news conference Wednesday in his home state to announce that he won't seek reelection for a sixth term, according to …
Colorado Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter Won’t Run Again
The Washington Post and the Associated Press, citing Democratic sources, say that Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter will not seek a second term this year.
Democratic Sen. Byron Dorgan of North Dakota Retiring
Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-North Dakota) announced Tuesday afternoon that he is retiring and won't run for another term. In a statement, which surprised his constituents and his …
The Second Decade
As the second decade of the twenty-first century begins, we find ourselves at one of those relatively rare moments in history when major power shifts become visible to all. …
What’s Ahead for the Economy and Politics in 2010
Just about everything you'll hear coming out of Washington starting now is really about November's mid-term election. The gravitational pull of the midterms was already apparent last year, as …
Bowing to Pressure, Obama Halts Transfer of Guantanamo Detainees to Yemen
Bowing to pressure from Republican and Democratic lawmakers, the Obama administration announced Tuesday that it would suspend the transfer of Guantanamo detainees to Yemen following a failed attempt to …
Census Kicks Off
Local leaders encourage full participation so the area can get full federal funding.
Former Representative Pombo to Announce His Comeback
Former San Joaquin Valley congressman Richard Pombo will formally announce his comeback bid Tuesday, igniting a heated competition to replace retiring Rep. George Radanovich, R-Mariposa. A one-time chairman of …