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We’re Back
It’s been a while since the American Spark has produced its usual, up-to-the minute articles. And it’s true — we have been kept from publishing such articles for a while now.The reason is a simple one. Since 2006, this online publication has been published through Yahoo! Services. Around 2021, the Yahoo! brand was purchased by the Verizon corporation.A few months ago, Verizon revitalized and updated the Yahoo! brand publishing software. The Verizon web publishing software produces an improvement over our old website, to be fair. It looks better, is more pleasant and easy on the eye and allows the Spark…
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Explaining Congress’S Contempt Power
The Supreme Court rules it’s Congress’s duty to investigate ‘corruption [or] maladministration…in the agencies of Government.’ Explaining Congress’s Contempt PowerBy Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 21st, 2007There recently has been a…
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Senators Proposed Bridge Funds Hours Before Collapse
The taxpayer dollars being wasted in Iraq may be better used in rebuilding America.Senators Proposed Bridge Funds Hours Before CollapseBy Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 16th, 2007A few weeks ago, two…
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“Turd Blossom” Calls It Quits
Karl Rove has left the American political landscape. And it is about time.”Turd Blossom” Calls It QuitsBy Cliff Montgomery – August 14th, 2007Karl Rove’s rather cowardly departure from the sinking…
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Attorney General Gonzales Out Of Credibility, Say Senators
Both Democrats and the leading Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee have accused Gonzales of lying to them while under oath.Attorney General Gonzales Out Of Credibility, Say SenatorsBy Cliff Montgomery…
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House Panel Seeks Contempt Charges Against Bolten, Miers
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…
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House Democrats Making Harsh Summer Recess For Republicans
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…
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Bush’S Recess Appointments: Are They Constitutional?
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…
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Will Bush Attorney General Be Tried For Perjury?
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…
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Dems’ Congressional Fundraising Outpaced Republicans In Second Quarter
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…
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Former Surgeon General Says Bush Administration ‘Ignoring Science’
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…
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Senate Panel Calls For Restoration Of Habeas Corpus
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…
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Senate Panel Votes To Cut Off Funds To Cheney
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,…
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House Committee Head Says Miers May Be Held In Contempt
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…
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Gonzales Knew Of ‘Patriot Act’ Violations, Says Report
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…
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Anti Iraq War Activist Sheehan Calls For Bush Impeachment
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,…
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Buying The Presidency: The Democrats, Part 2
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…
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Buying The Presidency: The Democrats, Part 1
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…
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Buying The Presidency: The Republicans, Part 2
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…
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Buying The Presidency: The Republicans, Part 1
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…
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House Subcommittee Discovers Lack Of Oversight For Contract Guard Companies
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…
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Air Force Procurement Officials Call For Debarment Of Body Armor Maker
Did an American company deliberately sell worthless body armor as protection for our troops?Air Force Procurement Officials Call For Debarment Of Body Armor MakerBy Cliff Montgomery – June 22nd, 2007Contracting…
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Report Says American Congress May Issue ‘No Confidence’ Resolutions
Congress may indeed issue resolutions declaring its ‘sense’ about an administration official.Report Says American Congress May Issue ‘No Confidence’ ResolutionsBy Cliff Montgomery – June 21st, 2007When a May 24, 2007,…
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Numerous Questionable White House Email Messages ‘Missing’
Numerous potentially illegal Bush Administration emails have been ‘misplaced’.Numerous Questionable White House Email Messages ‘Missing’By Cliff Montgomery – June 19th, 2007Fifty-one of the 88 White House officials who had email…