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Bush abuses signing statements to ‘ignore duly enacted laws he has negotiated with the Congress and signed into law’.Bush’s Presidential Signing Statements ‘A Threat To Rule Of Law’By Cliff Montgomery…

If oversight of anybranch of government is obliterated, America ceases to be a democracy.House Panel Seeks Contempt Charges Against Bolten, MiersBy Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 4th, 2007The House Judiciary Committee…

Democratic fights on hot-button issues seem shamelessly timed to keep their party in control of Congress.House Democrats Making Harsh Summer Recess For RepublicansBy Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 3rd, 2007Republican lawmakers…

‘Secrecy is the bane of democracy because it is the enemy of accountability,’ wrote Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.Bush Secrecy Produces ‘Decisions Without Democracy’By Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 2nd, 2007A fascinating report…

The westernBaghdad district of West Rashid proves that al-Qaeda is not the biggest problem facing U.S. troops in Iraq.Mahdi Army Biggest Western Baghdad Problem, Say CommandersBy Cliff Montgomery – Aug.…

A recent report on the TALON spy program shows how wrong it is for any people to place total faith in governments.How Effective Is Bush’s Spying Activities On Americans?By Cliff…

A Congressional Research Service report gives us a few things to think about.Bush’s Recess Appointments: Are They Constitutional?By Cliff Montgomery – July 30th, 2007Below are quotes from a Congressional Research…

Alberto Gonzales’ congressional testimony is contradicted by almost every other major witness.Will Bush Attorney General Be Tried For Perjury?By Cliff Montgomery – July 28th, 2007Will Bush Attorney General Be Tried…

While ‘data mining can help reveal patterns and relationships, it does not tell the userthe value or significance of these patterns.’Data Mining May Not Work As Anti-Terrorist Tool: ReportBy Cliff…

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) increased its fortune through the second quarter of 2007.Dems’ Congressional Fundraising Outpaced Republicans In Second QuarterBy Cliff Montgomery – July 26th, 2007In the modern…

A new executive order requires America to blindly trust that Bush will treat suspects with an ounce of respect for law and common sense.Has George Bush Secretly Revived CIA Torture…

Richard Carmona testified to House panel that Bush appointees wanted to make him ‘the doctor of a political party’.Former Surgeon General Says Bush Administration ‘Ignoring Science’By Cliff Montgomery – July…

Richard Carmona testified to House panel that Bush appointees wanted to make him ‘the doctor of a political party’.Former Surgeon General Says Bush Administration ‘Ignoring Science’By Cliff Montgomery – July…

Air Force leaders hope to use domestically produced synthetic fuel for half of its at-home consumption by 2016.Pentagon Hopes To Reduce Foreign Oil Dependence: ReportBy Cliff Montgomery – July 21st,…

Why would a former aide and analyst send secret government information to others?Ex-FBI Analyst Gets 10 Years In Jail For Spy PlotBy Cliff Montgomery – July 20th, 2007Leandro Aragoncillo was…

‘The [Iraqi] government is unable to govern,’ CIA Director Michael Hayden admitted behind closed doors.Iraq Instability ‘Seems Irreversible’, Admits CIABy Cliff Montgomery – July 19th, 2007In the early hours of…

How Congress plans to implement the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. How Might Congress Improve Information Sharing In Government?By Cliff Montgomery – July 18th, 2007How might Congress implement the recommendations…

Fear is no reason to refuse a person his natural right to question his imprisonment.Senate Panel Calls For Restoration Of Habeas CorpusBy Cliff Montgomery – July 17th, 2007The Senate Judiciary…

Obama reminds George W. Bush that the real terror threat remains in Afghanistan, not Iraq.Obama: Shift American Troops To Fight Al-QaedaBy Cliff Montgomery – July 16th, 2007America should move troops…

Dick Cheney must acknowledge that he is a member of the Executive Branch, and act the part.Senate Panel Votes To Cut Off Funds To CheneyBy Cliff Montgomery – July 14th,…

George W. Bush told his former legal counsel to break the law.House Committee Head Says Miers May Be Held In ContemptBy Cliff Montgomery – July 13th, 2007Former White House counsel…

This very popular, bipartisan bill is sponsored by both a Republican and a Democrat–so what’s the problem?Did Lone Republican Senator Delay OPEN Government Act Passage?By Cliff Montgomery – July 12th,…

Why do professionals only seem worried about depressed wages and salaries when it affects them?Report Studies Foreign Scientists’ Effect On Labor ForceBy Cliff Montgomery – July 11th, 2007A Congressional Research…