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A Brutal “Torture Report,” but No Accountability
The Obama administration is refusing to hold anyone publicly accountable for the CIA's torture program.
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This Week Senate Democrats Can Limit the ISIS War
Voting to prohibit the use of US ground troops should be a no-brainer for Democrats.
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Harry Reid Says “No” to Senate Vote on Immigration Resolution
The House is expected to vote this week on the resolution challenging Obama's authority to halt deportations for nearly five million undocumented immigrants.
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On Preventing Iran War, Gary Peters Is No Carl Levin
Peters may be filling Levin's Senate seat, but he's no Levin when it comes to Iran policy.
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Torture Report: Mark Udall’s Historic Moment to Rescue CIA Oversight
The struggle over the release of the CIA torture report is a litmus test.
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Senate Narrowly Rejects Keystone XL Amidst Protests by Climate Activists
The Keystone XL pipeline is a political football in Washington, but activists say it would make a devastating contribution to climate change.
What Do Joni Ernst’s Senate Win and Support for Embryo “Personhood” Really Tell Us?
Stop saying Joni Ernst won because she ran from her personhood stance.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Midterm Election Most Expensive Race in History, and More
In today's On the News segment: There's a new price tag for buying control of the US Senate, and more.
40,000 Voters Missing in Georgia? After Registration Drive in Areas of Color, Names Left Off Rolls
A major voting registration controversy could impact one of the Senate's tightest races.
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Driving Government Out of Business
If the Republicans gain a Senate majority, they'll try to topple these four pillars of public service.