
What Happens With Congress During A Federal Shutdown?
What congressional activities are still performed during this impasse?

What congressional activities are still performed during this impasse?
A greater number of voters now characterize the Democrat as ‘down-to-earth,’ and ‘well-qualified’ for the presidency. Obama Now Holds 14-Point Lead Over McCain, Says Pew PollBy Cliff Montgomery – Oct.…
Republicans served on the very same two committees in which Obama worked with Ayers–the main “association” between the two. William Ayers Has Worked With Republicans For YearsBy Cliff Montgomery -…
Senate Democrats believe they may be ‘within reach of…capturing a filibuster-proof 60 seats.’ Republicans Pull Ads in Key House, Senate RacesBy Cliff Montgomery – Oct. 17th, 2008Republican Party leaders apparently…
The neo-conservative movement has played its final card, and has revealed itself for the American-bred fascism it really is. For McCain And Neo-Cons, U.S.-Bred Fascism Is All That’s LeftBy Cliff…
Saying that Ayers is still a dangerous terrorist today is as ridiculous as saying that John McCain’s wife, Cindy, is still a pill-popping drug addict. Is McCain A Pal Of…
‘The largest group of beneficiaries in the tax portion of the financial [bailout] bill is…upper-middle income taxpayers,’ notes an Associated Press article. House Roll Call On Bailout, State By StateBy…
Since 1960, every nominee that has won at least two of these critical states has won the presidency. Obama Leads In Three Key StatesBy Cliff Montgomery – Oct.1st, 2008Democratic Presidential…
Let’s aid Main Street, rather than the Wall Street suits whose wild spending and incompetence helped to break the banks. Let’s Bail Out Main Street Instead Of Wall StreetBy Cliff…
If the Bush boys could be completely trusted to build a strong economy, we wouldn’t have suffered this economic meltdown in the first place. Why Bush Can’t Be Trusted To…
Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE) recently pointed out that it’s a ‘stretch’ to claim that Palin has presidential qualifications in any form. A ‘Stretch’ To Call Palin Qualified, Says GOP SenatorBy…
Louis Fisher’s new book reviews the Bush Administration’s denials of due legal process for both American citizen and non-citizen alike. U.S. Democracy Has Vastly Eroded Since 9/11, Says Legal ExpertBy…
During Palin’s tenure as mayor of Wasilla, the town ‘billed sexual assault victims…for the cost of rape kits and forensic examinations.’ Palin Allowed Billing Of Rape Victims For Forensic ExamsBy…
The election ‘will be meaningless if Americans are prevented from casting their votes and having them counted,’ says Sen. Leahy (D-VT). Justice Department Fails–Or Refuses–To Stop Voter IntimidationBy Cliff Montgomery…
Dodging reporters who demand real answers to tough questions is the act of a frightened poodle, not the stout action of a pit bull. Sarah Palin: ‘Pit Bull’ Or Poodle?By…
McCain voted with George W. Bush 95% of the time through 2007, and a full 100 percent of the time in 2008. McCain: ‘Maverick Reformer’, Or Former Maverick?By Cliff Montgomery…
Neo-conservatives freely admit McCain’s pick of Palin is pure ‘bullsh**’…when they think no one is listening. Palin Pick ‘Political Bullsh**’, Admit Neo-Con PunditsBy Cliff Montgomery – Sept. 4th, 2008It’s interesting…
The American worker is in the worst economic straits in years, states a Rutgers University ‘scorecard’ released today. U.S. Workers In Worst Economic Shape In YearsBy Cliff Montgomery – Sept.…
McCain’s V.P. choice reveals an inability for critical thought bordering on senility. McCain V.P. Choice Reveals Unfitness For PresidencyBy Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 30th, 2008Numerous political experts have openly questioned…
The law firm Robert Hunter Biden co-founded has raked in over $1.7 million for its lobbying services this year alone. Biden’s Son Works As Capitol Hill LobbyistBy Cliff Montgomery -…
And ‘common man’ John McCain (R-AZ) also is the 17th wealthiest lawmaker in Washington. McCain Is 8th Wealthiest U.S. SenatorBy Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 25th, 2008Much has been made of…
The Feds will create laws keeping America’s men, women and children safe…if Big Business doesn’t lose too many bucks on the deal. EPA Shrinks The Value Of Each American’s LifeBy…
The agency has long housed the hurricane victims in trailers containing dangerous levels of formaldehyde. FEMA Wants Immunity From Katrina Trailer LawsuitsBy Cliff Montgomery – July 23rd, 2008The U.S. Federal…
The study ‘found many control weaknesses…relating to the prevention and detection of unauthorized access to passport information.’ Passport Files Not Properly Protected, Says Gov’t StudyBy Cliff Montgomery – July 22nd,…