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‘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…

Did Alberto Gonzales openly lie to Congress about  ‘Patriot Act’ abuses?Gonzales Knew Of ‘Patriot Act’ Violations, Says ReportBy Cliff Montgomery – July 10, 2007Attorney General Alberto Gonzales possessed reports which…

Sheehan will run against House Speaker Pelosi in 2008 if she doesn’t enter impeachment articles in two weeks.Anti-Iraq War Activist Sheehan Calls For Bush ImpeachmentBy Cliff Montgomery – July 9th,…

American history proves that you can’t trust the president with absolute power. Ex-Surveillance Judge Criticizes Spying On AmericaBy Cliff Montgomery – July 8th, 2007A federal judge who previously authorized government…

Did Drummond Co. Inc., hire radical right-wing militias to terrorize its own workers?American-Owned Coal Firm Linked To Colombian Terrorist MilitiasBy Cliff Montgomery – July 7th, 2007The bus carrying about 50…

Up to $15 million ofoil revenues gomissing in Iraq eachday.Billions In Iraq Oil Revenue, American Taxpayer Dollars LostBy Cliff Montgomery – July 6th, 2007Up to 300,000 barrels a day of…

A democratic government should not become a ‘hybrid organization …of both the governmental and private sectors.’Why Americans Need To Fear Growing ‘Quasi Government’By Cliff Montgomery – July 5th, 2007What’s dangerous…

Could a political party with Islamist roots seize absolute power in Turkey?Is Turkey’s Democracy About To Have A Meltdown?By Cliff Montgomery – July 3rd, 2007The Bush Administration loves to discuss…

‘The…government will surely collapse if the situation continues as it is right now,’ says one Iraqi representative. Iraq Shi’ite Government On Verge Of Falling Apart, Say OfficialsBy Cliff Montgomery -…

The second part of our story on who’s buying the 2008 Democratic presidentialcandidates.Buying The Presidency: The Democrats, Part 2By Cliff Montgomery – June 30th, 2007With the 2008 presidential candidates having…

Who’sbuying the 2008Democraticpresidentialcandidates?Buying The Presidency: The Democrats, Part 1By Cliff Montgomery – June 29th, 2007With the 2008 presidential candidates having amassed more than $150 million after the initial three months…

The second part of our story on who’s buying the 2008 Republican presidential candidates.Buying The Presidency: The Republicans, Part 2By Cliff Montgomery – June 28th, 2007With the 2008 presidential candidates…

Who’s buying the 2008 Republican presidential candidates?Buying The Presidency: The Republicans, Part 1By Cliff Montgomery – June 27th, 2007The 2008 presidential candidates have already amassed more than $150 million, after…

Failing to pay those who are hired to protect us is not efficiency.House Subcommittee Discovers Lack Of Oversight For Contract Guard CompaniesBy Cliff Montgomery – June 26st, 2007House subcommittee Members…

George W. Bush and Congress can’t claim to be surprised by the Iranian government’s hatred of liberty.Congressional Report Details Iran’s Illiberal Treatment Of MinoritiesBy Cliff Montgomery – June 25th, 2007The…

Secret sessions are held for Senate deliberations during impeachment trials, national security issues, and sensitive administration messages.Congressional Report Discusses Secret Sessions of House, SenateBy Cliff Montgomery – June 23rd, 2007A…