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On AlterNet: congress

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "congress"

Republicans Admit Off-Camera Siegelman Case Was Fixed

Republicans Admit Off-Camera Siegelman Case Was Fixed

Brave New Films, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. July 24, 2008.
Rove's non-denial denials fall under Bush League Justice.

DC Democrats Campaigning Against Progressive Dem Annette Taddeo

DC Democrats Campaigning Against Progressive Dem Annette Taddeo

Matt Stoller, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. July 24, 2008.
A whisper campaign against a progressive democrat is brewing in Florida's 18th district.

Mukasey Asks Congress to Legitimize the

Mukasey Asks Congress to Legitimize the "War on Terror"

Digby, Hullabaloo AlterNet: War on Iraq. July 23, 2008.
"This is nothing but a transparent attempt to get bipartisan buy in, before the election, to the Global War on Terror."

Has Big Pharma Corruption Suppressed Effective Treatment Options?

Has Big Pharma Corruption Suppressed Effective Treatment Options?

Bruce E. Levine, AlterNet. July 23, 2008.
Establishment psychiatry is under attack in Congress. Investigators are recognizing that not all mental health treatments come in a pill.

Congress Catches the Bus on Public Transportation

Congress Catches the Bus on Public Transportation

Amy Traub, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. July 18, 2008.
The House passes the Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act.

Who Voted for FISA? And How Much $$$ Have They Received From Telecom Companies?

Who Voted for FISA? And How Much $$$ Have They Received From Telecom Companies?

Davin Hutchins, American News Project AlterNet: Video. July 11, 2008.
ANP looks into who was for immunity, and how much telecom money is in their campaign coffers.

Karl Rove Flees the Country

Lindsay Beyerstein, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. July 11, 2008.
Bush's Brain flouts subpoena, leaves US without telling Congress.

Arianna Huffington on Karl Rove's Contempt of Congress

Arianna Huffington on Karl Rove's Contempt of Congress

AlterNet: Rights and LibertiesJuly 10, 2008.
What's next for Bush's Brain?

The Revolving Door on K Street

The Revolving Door on K Street

Isaac Fitzgerald, American News Project AlterNet: Video. July 9, 2008.
An in-depth look at the accepted practice of United States Congressmen rolling off of Capitol Hill and into high-paying lobbying jobs.

The Side-Effects of Abstinence-Only Education

Tala Dowlatshahi, American News Project AlterNet: Video. July 4, 2008.
Teen pregnancy is on the rise in America for the first time since 1991.

Sy Hersh: Congress Is Funding Major Escalation in Secret Operations Against Iran

Sy Hersh: Congress Is Funding Major Escalation in Secret Operations Against Iran

Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!. July 1, 2008.
Hersh reports on a secret Congress-approved plan for activities ranging from supporting dissident groups to spying on Iran's nuclear program.

Democrats Are Blowing Our Best Chance for Clean Energy

Democrats Are Blowing Our Best Chance for Clean Energy

Kelpie Wilson, AlterNet. June 30, 2008.
How the Dems sacked one of the most important opportunities to turn around our energy future.

Congress Learns About Transgender Bias

Congress Learns About Transgender Bias

Deb Price, Creators Syndicate. June 30, 2008.
The June 26th hearing was an important first step in educating Congress about why a federal law protecting transgender employees is sorely needed.

Liveblogging Congressional Hearing on Trans Issues

Liveblogging Congressional Hearing on Trans Issues

Jessica Valenti, AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. June 26, 2008.
First-ever congressional hearing on the rights of trans-folk at work.

Democrat Hypocrites Drive the Gas Guzzlers

Democrat Hypocrites Drive the Gas Guzzlers

Jasmyne Cannick, New America Media. June 18, 2008.
Democrats rail against big oil yet ride around in chauffeur-driven high-polluting Lincoln Town cars.

The Gentleman from Ohio Puts the Smack Down

The Gentleman from Ohio Puts the Smack Down

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. June 10, 2008.
Rep. Kucinich is better late than never with Bush impeachment articles.

Once Again, Bush Sells Out the Middle Class

Once Again, Bush Sells Out the Middle Class

Tula Connell, Drum Major Institute AlterNet: PEEK. June 5, 2008.
After a corrupt bidding process, Airbus was awarded a contract that will cost American taxpayers jobs and money.

Centrist Climate Bill Deserves Defeat

Centrist Climate Bill Deserves Defeat

Matt Stoller, Open Left AlterNet: Environment. June 3, 2008.
A centrist climate bill should go down in defeat - along with those who crafted it.

Low-Income Renters Paying Tab for the Housing Bailout

Low-Income Renters Paying Tab for the Housing Bailout

Dean Baker, TruthOut.org. May 20, 2008.
That's right; Congress wants to take away money from low-income renters to help bankers who made bad loans.

Congress to Rove: No Justification for Refusing to Testify on Siegelman Case

Congress to Rove: No Justification for Refusing to Testify on Siegelman Case

Ali Frick, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. May 15, 2008.
Rove will speak to the media, but tells Congress to shove it.

DOJ Says Congress Should

DOJ Says Congress Should "Get Tough" to Secure Testimony

Lindsay Beyerstein, Majikthise AlterNet: PEEK. May 13, 2008.
In a dispute between the President and Congress, the Department of Justice wants the courts to stay out of it.

Republican Procedural Tactics Throw Mothers Under the Bus

Republican Procedural Tactics Throw Mothers Under the Bus

Julia, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. May 11, 2008.
Mothers are the latest casualty in attempts by the GOP to gum-up the works in congress.

Steny Hoyer: FISA Deal

Steny Hoyer: FISA Deal "Still in Flux"

Digby, Hullabaloo AlterNet: PEEK. May 8, 2008.
The telecom companies are still trying to secure immunity for their illegal assistance in spying on Americans.

Congress Probes Child Abuse Under Guise of Treatment

Congress Probes Child Abuse Under Guise of Treatment

Lindsay Beyerstein, Majikthise AlterNet: PEEK. May 6, 2008.
Congress begins to investigate "wilderness programs" and other "treatment" centers that dispense physical and psychological abuse.

Democratic Congress to Voters: What Election Problems?

Democratic Congress to Voters: What Election Problems?

Art Levine, AlterNet. May 5, 2008.
A Democratic-majority Congress is unlikely to pass needed election reforms.