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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...

China & India: Following Our Lead ... And Our Money

As I've noted before, conservatives like to use China's and India's increasing carbon pollution as an excuse to do nothing on global warming, Of course, all they're doing is following our dirty lead. But, as the Los Angeles Times reports, they're not just following...

Weekend Watchdog Wrap-Up

After actually asking a Watchdog question last month, the Sunday show hosts return to their traditional pattern, as the Watchdog goes 0-for-3. On Face The Nation, Gov. Mike Huckabee was not forced to address his false statement about the Senate children's health...

Weekend Watchdog

Every Friday in our Weekend Watchdog feature, we post suggested questions for scheduled Sunday guests. You can add your own questions in the comment thread. We'll also include contact information for the shows, so we can let them know what their viewers want asked....

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