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John Edwards seems to be the only major presidential candidate who is treating regular Americans like adults.Edwards Offers New War Strategy On 9/11 AnniversaryBy Cliff Montgomery – Sept. 12th, 2007Democratic…

Democratic Party politicians arestumbling over one another to distance themselves from their old fundraiser.New Arrest Warrant Issued For Democratic DonorBy Cliff Montgomery – Sept. 6th, 2007Discredited Democratic money-man Norman Hsu…

‘Over 40 million jobs in the United States–about one in three–[currently] pays low wages.’Unionization Benefits The American Economy: ReportBy Cliff Montgomery – Sept. 4th, 2007In support of the American worker…

A listing of this week’s degrading tales of corruption in the Bush Administration and Congress.Friday’s Washington WatchBy Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 31st, 2007Bush May Pick ‘No One’ To Be Attorney…

Norman Hsu has lavished $260,000 on Dems since 2004, but now many are severing their ties to this apparent scam artist as fast as they can. Senator Clinton, House Democrats…

The resignation of Gonzales may signal the beginning of the end of a long national nightmare.Gonzales Resigns From Bush’s Sinking Ship Of StateBy Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 27th, 2007August has…

Two sections of the Utah mine which caved in March should have been a signal that something was wrong.Questions Linger About Mine SafetyBy Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 24th, 2007Relatives on…

Representatives of the people need to be safe in any working democracy. How Safe Are America’s Judges?By Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 23rd, 2007It is essential for representatives of the people…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…