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New "I Don't Recall" Record by Gonzales

At the start of today's Senate testimony of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., warned Gonzales to limit his use of "I don't recall" when responding to questions. After questioning began, it took Gonzales 1 minute and 11 seconds to say, "I...

Sen. Boxer Announces "Breakthrough" on Carbon Caps

Senate Environment and Public Works Chair Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., delivered a speech on global warming Wednesday, and announced a key development, which she deemed a "breakthrough": I have been informed ... by Senators [Tom] Carper [D-Del.], [Lamar] Alexander...

This Is Your Senate On Drug$

The pharmaceutical lobby joined forces today with the Senate's conservative minority and killed legislation empowering Medicare to negotiate for lower drug prices, which would have saved us $30 billion a year. Fixty-six senators tried to carry out the will of 85...

This Is Your Senate On Drug$

The pharmaceutical lobby joined forces today with the Senate's conservative minority and killed legislation empowering Medicare to negotiate for lower drug prices, which would have saved us $30 billion a year. Fixty-six senators tried to carry out the will of 85...

Senate Minority, Drug Lobby Obstruct People's Will

Today, the pharmaceutical lobby joined forces with the Senate's conservative minority and killed legislation empowering Medicare to negotiate for lower drug prices, which would have saved us $30 billion a year. Fixty-six senators tried to carry out the will of 85...

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