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GOP senators aretrying to claim apower they have noright to demand. Republicans Set To Shut Down FEC As Primaries BeginBy Ciff Montgomery – Dec. 31st, 2007The Federal Election Commission (FEC),…

The Bush legislation foolishly passed in August by Congress is significantly about spying on Americans, said Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). Rhode Island Senator Nails Bush On Spying And Tyrannical Legal…

While denials about Iraqi violence may work for short-term political gain, it is not good policy. Bush’s ‘Fuzzy Math’ Hides The Real IraqBy Cliff Montgomery – Dec. 22nd, 2007Republicans love…

A return to democracy must be demanded by We The People, or it won’t happen at all. How Americans May Finally Reign In Bush White HouseBy Cliff Montgomery – Dec.…

In 2008, a lame-duck Bush and Cheney won’t be able to count on GOP goodwill anymore. White House Office Fire Comes At A Perfect Time For Bush, CheneyBy Cliff Montgomery…

A third study in a month has predicted growing hard times for U.S. state governments. Weakening Economy Rips Into State BudgetsBy Cliff Montgomery – Dec. 18th, 2007As 2007 departs, the…

It’s almost never permissible to use emails as the basis for a retaliation against an employee, agree experts. Is FBI Investigating Iraq Inspector General?By Cliff Montgomery – Dec. 17th, 2007The…

Currently there is no source of permanent housing specifically for veterans. Scores of Veterans Now less, Says Congressional StudyBy Cliff Montgomery – Dec. 15th, 2007A May 2007 Congressional Research Service…

U.S. mines have in the last few years proven with deadly efficiency that coal mine inspections aren’t what they used to be. Coal Safety Agency Failing To Give Proper Mine…

The majority of the wealthiest open-seat campaigns are fighting over a few privileged districts. The Spark Exposes Top 10 Money Leaders In Open-Seat House RacesBy Cliff Montgomery – Dec. 13th,…

Attorneys produced a 25-page motion charging the CIA with having tortured their client during his agency captivity. Appeals Court Orders Bush To Preserve Any Evidence Of CIA TortureBy Cliff Montgomery…

Former Senator Warren Rudman shows a depth of thought that sadly is missing in today’s fear-based political landscape. land Security is a ‘Colossal Mess’, Says Former Republican SenatorBy Cliff Montgomery…

provides the entire shocking report exposing the loss of more than $ 1 billion of military equipment and support on its website. Iraq Security Forces Fund Mismanagement: Full ReportBy Cliff…

It however appears that U.S. soldiers on the ground have a good idea of who now has at least some of this military hardware. $1 Billion In Military Weapons And…

But many experts outside the Bush Administration say that because of the fruitless nation-building of Iraq, the U.S. Army already is “about broken.” U.S. Army Chief Admits Deployment Pace ‘Unsustainable’By…

Current means of gov’t assistance do not fully provide a ‘public health and medical response to disasters.’ America Still Lacks Comprehensive Disaster Relief Plan, Says Gov’t ReportBy Cliff Montgomery -…

Around 40 percent of funds received by state senator Obama  came from corporations, Political Action Committees (PACs), and unions. Obama’s Love/Hate Relationship With LobbyistsBy Cliff Montgomery – Dec. 4th, 2007Senator…

In this part of the world, wars are won by influencing the small affairs of daily life which are largely outside the big battles. Afghan War Deteriorating, Declare U.S. Intelligence…

The Bush Administration apparently is not that serious when it comes to examining all the facts. Cheney Tried to Suppress Dissenting Views In Iran Intelligence EstimateBy Cliff Montgomery – Dec.…

Representative Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) has produced a blunt, accurate critique of the mistaken priorities of George W. Bush. Bush Cares More For Iraq Than America, Implies SenatorBy Cliff Montgomery…

‘The scope of the return…appears to have been massaged by politics,’ stated a recent New York Times article.Iraqi Gov’t Is Lying About Refugees’ Return By Cliff Montgomery – Nov. 28th,…

Non-Lethal Weapons ‘can provide a forgiving means of imposing our will on adversaries,’ states a U.S. military study. Pentagon Considers The Use Of Non-Lethal WeaponsBy Cliff Montgomery – Nov. 27th,…

The recent Senate procedure only muzzled the overwhelming majority of Americans on the subject of an Iraq withdrawal. Correction On The Spark’s ‘Hidden War In Iraq’ StoryBy Cliff Montgomery -…