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How I Spent My August Recess: Rep. Tom Feeney

Rep. Tom Feeney, R-Fla., ran unopposed in 2004. But now that his ties to convicted felon Jack Abramoff are receiving renewed scrutiny, he's seen as politically vulnerable in 2008. So when Democrats launched an ad campaign informing his constituents that he voted...

Drown Union Reps In Paperwork

A federally-imposed reporting requirement goes into effect today that is a transparent attempt by the Bush administration to intimidate union activists and hamper union activity. The tactic is to do to unions what conservatives complain liberals do to businesses: Bog...

No Month Left at the End of the Money

While President Bush continues to spread sunny optimism about the economy, we keep hearing discordant news from places where the sun doesn't shine. "U.S. consumers continue to be under difficult pressure economically," Wal-Mart's chief executive said in widely...

How I Spent My August Recess: Rep. Dent Edition

Rep. Charlie Dent, R-Penn., is considered by the White House to be vulnerable for defeat in 2008. He's only in his second term, representing a swing district -- both Al Gore and John Kerry won there by 1%. Dent won re-election with less support (53%) than in his...

How I Spent My August Recess: Sen. Chambliss Edition

Several congressional conservatives are continuing to spend their August recess spreading misinformation to justify their votes against children's health insurance. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., is a notable member of the anti-kids crew. He's up for re-election in...

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