US Politics: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
How Much Is A Billion?
Context for understanding how much is a billion.
Context for understanding how much is a billion.
Historical Presidential Approval Ratings - End Of Term Plus Current Ratings
Chart of end-of-term Presidential Approval ratings. Links to current approval ratings -- job, Iraq -- as well as Presidential candidate polling data.
Chart of end-of-term Presidential Approval ratings. Links to current approval ratings -- job, Iraq -- as well as Presidential candidate polling data.
Nigerian Yellow Cake
Examination of the facts and fiction surrounding the intelligence community and allegations that Iraq attempted to purchase yellowcake from Niger.
Examination of the facts and fiction surrounding the intelligence community and allegations that Iraq attempted to purchase yellowcake from Niger.
Race for US Senate - 2008
Overview of Senate race in 2008 election.
Overview of Senate race in 2008 election.
Issue Summary: Abortion
This issue summary provides background about abortion in America, presents various points of view on the political aspects of abortion, and provides links to pro choice and pro life organizations.
This issue summary provides background about abortion in America, presents various points of view on the political aspects of abortion, and provides links to pro choice and pro life organizations.
Death Penalty
After a 10-year moratorium, the United States re-instituted the death penalty in 1977. Overview of statistics, arguments pro-and-con, background of capital punishment.
After a 10-year moratorium, the United States re-instituted the death penalty in 1977. Overview of statistics, arguments pro-and-con, background of capital punishment.
2005 Hurricane Season
Names, records set, effect and damage estimates of hurricanes in the 2005 season.
Names, records set, effect and damage estimates of hurricanes in the 2005 season.
What Are Super-Delegates?
The Democratic Party has three types of delegates; two types are elected at the state level. The third is less well publicized or understood: the super-delegate.
The Democratic Party has three types of delegates; two types are elected at the state level. The third is less well publicized or understood: the super-delegate.
US Politics - Forum Guidelines
Terms of use policies for the US Politics Forum at About.com
Terms of use policies for the US Politics Forum at About.com
Presidential Approval Rating
Analysis of presidential approval ratings -- overall, Iraq and economy -- from 2001 to 2007.
Analysis of presidential approval ratings -- overall, Iraq and economy -- from 2001 to 2007.
Party In Power - Congress and Presidency - 1945 - 2008
Table showing the party in power in each of the three branches of government, from 1945-2006.
Table showing the party in power in each of the three branches of government, from 1945-2006.
Bush Vetos
Details on the bills that have been vetoed by President Bush (43).
Details on the bills that have been vetoed by President Bush (43).
Top 10 Political Movies
Use this gift guide to find the best political movie for the politico on your gift list.
Use this gift guide to find the best political movie for the politico on your gift list.
Hurricane Katrina - Statistics - Two Year Anniversary
Livability statistics for New Orleans area, post Katrina.
Livability statistics for New Orleans area, post Katrina.
2008 Election Central
Latest election news, candidate positions on the issues, fundraising information, States to Watch, and a comparison of the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates.
Latest election news, candidate positions on the issues, fundraising information, States to Watch, and a comparison of the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates.
Gay Marriage - Post Election
Overview of the status of gay marriage in the US after the November 2004 elections.
Overview of the status of gay marriage in the US after the November 2004 elections.
The Draft
Overview of the history of the draft in the US. Reviews the success of the "all volunteer" Army and the possibility that Congress will reinstitute a draft.
Overview of the history of the draft in the US. Reviews the success of the "all volunteer" Army and the possibility that Congress will reinstitute a draft.
Bill of Rights
History of the Bill of Rights; first 10 amendments to the US Constitution.
History of the Bill of Rights; first 10 amendments to the US Constitution.
Obama Political Timeline
When Barack Obama decided he wanted to run for the Illinois Senate in 1996, he ensured his candidacy by successfully challenging the nomination petitions of his four competitors. This article provides a timeline of Obama's political career.
When Barack Obama decided he wanted to run for the Illinois Senate in 1996, he ensured his candidacy by successfully challenging the nomination petitions of his four competitors. This article provides a timeline of Obama's political career.
2008 Presidential Primaries
2008 Presidential Primary and Caucus Calendar
2008 Presidential Primary and Caucus Calendar
Amending The Constitution
How to amend the Constitution of the United States.
How to amend the Constitution of the United States.
Real Median Income, 2007
Real Median Income - US Census, August 2007
Real Median Income - US Census, August 2007
Medicare v Medicaid
Part one: medicare. An indepth look at two government programs for health care: medicare and medicaid.
Part one: medicare. An indepth look at two government programs for health care: medicare and medicaid.
Contact Congress
How to get in touch with your U.S. congressman.
How to get in touch with your U.S. congressman.
Sen. Barack Obama & Sen. Hillary Clinton Leadership PAC Donations & Super-Delegate Endorsements
Data on both Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton's Leadership PAC donations to federal candidates and their super-delegate position.
Data on both Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton's Leadership PAC donations to federal candidates and their super-delegate position.
Blue Laws - Alcohol
Blue laws in the US.
Blue laws in the US.
The Hatch Act
Passed in 1939, the Hatch Act restricts the political activity of executive branch employees of the federal government, District of Columbia government, and some state and local employees who work in connection with federally funded programs.
Passed in 1939, the Hatch Act restricts the political activity of executive branch employees of the federal government, District of Columbia government, and some state and local employees who work in connection with federally funded programs.
US Immigration as Percent of Population - 1820-2004 From US Politics at About.com
US Immigration as Percent of Population, from US Politics
US Immigration as Percent of Population, from US Politics
Hurricane Katrina Timeline from US Politics
A timeline of events leading up to and following Hurricane Katrina's landfall on the Gulf Coast of the US in August 2005. Focus is on government actions and political decisions.
A timeline of events leading up to and following Hurricane Katrina's landfall on the Gulf Coast of the US in August 2005. Focus is on government actions and political decisions.
Public Holidays In The US
What are the nationwide public holidays in the United States and how is a holiday born?
What are the nationwide public holidays in the United States and how is a holiday born?
Troops In Iraq
US and Coalition Troops in Iraq
US and Coalition Troops in Iraq
Electoral Votes - 2008 Presidential Election
Summary of state electoral votes in 2008.
Summary of state electoral votes in 2008.
Iraq Casualties - Aug 2007
Iraq Casualties By Month - Mar 2003 - Aug 2007
Iraq Casualties By Month - Mar 2003 - Aug 2007
CAFE Standards
Background and controversy around the 1975 corporate average fuel efficiency standards designed to improve automobile fuel economy.
Background and controversy around the 1975 corporate average fuel efficiency standards designed to improve automobile fuel economy.
Debt as a Percent of GDP, 1940
US Federal Debt as a Percent of GDP, 1940-2007
US Federal Debt as a Percent of GDP, 1940-2007
Panel Rejects Intrinsa
FDA Advisory Panel rejects testosterone via a patch (Intrinsa) for women with surgical menopause.
FDA Advisory Panel rejects testosterone via a patch (Intrinsa) for women with surgical menopause.
Quotes About Politics
Quotations from politicans and other famous people - talking about politics.
Quotations from politicans and other famous people - talking about politics.
10 Classic Novels
Top 10 classic political novels, from 1984 to To Kill a Mockingbird.
Top 10 classic political novels, from 1984 to To Kill a Mockingbird.
Side-By-Side: Hurricane Katrina v Hurricane Rita from US Politics
A timeline of events leading up to the landfall of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.
A timeline of events leading up to the landfall of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.
Supreme Court
An overview of the federal court system in the United States, with profiles of US Supreme Court Justices.
An overview of the federal court system in the United States, with profiles of US Supreme Court Justices.
Should We Rebuild New Orleans?
Commentary on mitigation verus rebuilding after natural disasters, focusing on 2005 Category 5 Hurricane Katrina
Commentary on mitigation verus rebuilding after natural disasters, focusing on 2005 Category 5 Hurricane Katrina
DOMA
President Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) on 21 September 2001. It defines marriage as an act between heterosexuals.
President Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) on 21 September 2001. It defines marriage as an act between heterosexuals.
Presidential Vetoes - Overview and History - 1789-2008
Overview and history of the Presidential veto in the United States.
Overview and history of the Presidential veto in the United States.
Income Distribution - 2007
Income Distribution - US Census, August 2007
Income Distribution - US Census, August 2007
Food Standards of Identity
The Food and Drug Administration develops standards of identity for food products. Here's how.
The Food and Drug Administration develops standards of identity for food products. Here's how.
Being an Indian in America
Examines issues, statistics and life of American Indians and provides information on process to "prove" ancestry.
Examines issues, statistics and life of American Indians and provides information on process to "prove" ancestry.
John G. Roberts, Jr - Bio
Biographical data on John G. Roberts, Jr., President Bush's first Supreme Court nomination.
Biographical data on John G. Roberts, Jr., President Bush's first Supreme Court nomination.
Salaries of US Federal Officia
Current salaries for members of the U.S. Congress as well as the White House and the Courts.
Current salaries for members of the U.S. Congress as well as the White House and the Courts.
Swing-Vote Cases
Many controversial issues have been decided by a 5-4 vote of the Supreme Court; the swing vote is the person who is vote number five. It's called a swing vote because the person does not always vote with either "side" of the court.
Many controversial issues have been decided by a 5-4 vote of the Supreme Court; the swing vote is the person who is vote number five. It's called a swing vote because the person does not always vote with either "side" of the court.
Same-Sex Marriage in the US - June 2006
Overview of the status of gay marriage in the US - June 2006 - on eve of Senate vote on Constitutional Amendment.
Overview of the status of gay marriage in the US - June 2006 - on eve of Senate vote on Constitutional Amendment.
US Poverty Rate, 1959-2006
US Poverty Rate, 1959-2006 - US Census, August 2007
US Poverty Rate, 1959-2006 - US Census, August 2007
War in Iraq
Overview of issues surrounding the War in Iraq.
Overview of issues surrounding the War in Iraq.
House of Representatives Roll Call Vote On H R 6304, FISA Reauthorization
House of Representatives Roll Call Vote On H R 6304, FISA Reauthorization.
House of Representatives Roll Call Vote On H R 6304, FISA Reauthorization.
Davis-Bacon Act
The Davis-Bacon Act (1931) requires federal contractors to pay prevailing wages -- in other words, public funds cannot be used in price discrimination. Ironically, an Act championed by Republicans has been suspended most almost exclusively by Republican Presidents.
The Davis-Bacon Act (1931) requires federal contractors to pay prevailing wages -- in other words, public funds cannot be used in price discrimination. Ironically, an Act championed by Republicans has been suspended most almost exclusively by Republican Presidents.
Plame Timeline
Karl Rove / Joseph Wilson and Valerie Plame Wilson Timeline
Karl Rove / Joseph Wilson and Valerie Plame Wilson Timeline
Filibuster In 2005
Overview of Senate procedural Rule 22, filibuster and cloture.
Overview of Senate procedural Rule 22, filibuster and cloture.
Copyright Law
An overview of US Copyright law.
An overview of US Copyright law.
Women's Milestones
As Nancy Pelosi assumes leadership of the US House of Representatives, let's look at other milestones for women in politics in the United States.
As Nancy Pelosi assumes leadership of the US House of Representatives, let's look at other milestones for women in politics in the United States.
RSS Feeds
One-stop for the best US politics RSS feeds - mainstream media and blogs. An ever-growing list, as new feeds become available.
One-stop for the best US politics RSS feeds - mainstream media and blogs. An ever-growing list, as new feeds become available.
Christian Science Monitor - RSS Feeds - US Politics
Regular US Politics news updates with RSS feeds
Regular US Politics news updates with RSS feeds
Historical Presidential Rating
End of term presidential approval ratings from Eisenhower to Clinton.
End of term presidential approval ratings from Eisenhower to Clinton.
Green Card
Definition of "green card" - which signifies the person is a legal permanent resident of the US.
Definition of "green card" - which signifies the person is a legal permanent resident of the US.
What Is An Executive Order?
Executive orders are official documents, numbered consecutively, by which the President of the U.S. manages the operations of the Federal Government.
Executive orders are official documents, numbered consecutively, by which the President of the U.S. manages the operations of the Federal Government.
US Civil Rights Act - 1964 - Title 7
Text of the US Civil Rights Act - 1964 - Title 7.
Text of the US Civil Rights Act - 1964 - Title 7.
Timeline - NSA Wiretaps - August 2006
Overview and timeline of NSA wiretapping scandal.
Overview and timeline of NSA wiretapping scandal.
Income, Woman and Men - 2007
Income, Woman and Men - US Census, August 2007
Income, Woman and Men - US Census, August 2007
Presidential Election - Results by State, 1972-2004; Democratic Primary Results, 2008
How each state has voted in the last nine presidential elections and how each state has voted in the 2008 Democratic Primary.
How each state has voted in the last nine presidential elections and how each state has voted in the 2008 Democratic Primary.
George W. Bush
This illustrated biography of George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States, examines his life from birth to the White House.
This illustrated biography of George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States, examines his life from birth to the White House.
Bush Aggregated, Total
Chart shows aggregated approval ratings for President Bush, both terms. Includes 13 sources and 14-day running average.
Chart shows aggregated approval ratings for President Bush, both terms. Includes 13 sources and 14-day running average.
Presidential Pardons
The President derives the power of pardon from Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution.
The President derives the power of pardon from Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution.
Presidential Approval Rating - Gallup - From US Politics at About.com
Trend analysis of presidential approval, 2001 to present, from Gallup/USA Today
Trend analysis of presidential approval, 2001 to present, from Gallup/USA Today
Greymail
Defines greymail, a defense tactic used by government employees who have connections to national security.
Defines greymail, a defense tactic used by government employees who have connections to national security.
AG - 1980-2007
Bios of US Attorney General from 1980-2007.
Bios of US Attorney General from 1980-2007.
COPE
HR 5252, The Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act of 2006 is a major telecommunications bill that would amend the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 541 et seq.)
HR 5252, The Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act of 2006 is a major telecommunications bill that would amend the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 541 et seq.)
US Gross National Debt As Percent of Gross Domestic Product
US Gross National Debt As Percent of Gross Domestic Product, from US Politics
US Gross National Debt As Percent of Gross Domestic Product, from US Politics
US Senate
What powers are granted to the Senate by the US Constitution?
What powers are granted to the Senate by the US Constitution?
Democrats For Prez
An overview of 2008 Democratic Presidential Candidates.
An overview of 2008 Democratic Presidential Candidates.
2008 Delegate Count - Democratic Primary and Caucus - Presidential Election
Summary of the Democratic pledged delegate count in the 2008 presidential nomination contest.
Summary of the Democratic pledged delegate count in the 2008 presidential nomination contest.
Key Senate Races, 2008
Get the rundown on 13 key Senate races in the 2008 election.
Get the rundown on 13 key Senate races in the 2008 election.
Executions by State and Method of Execution - Alphabetical
Statistics: Executions by State and Method of Execution (1977-2003)
Statistics: Executions by State and Method of Execution (1977-2003)
Taxes
This overview examines six types of taxes and explores five principles used to judge whether a tax is good or bad.
This overview examines six types of taxes and explores five principles used to judge whether a tax is good or bad.
Continuity of Government Plans
The Continuity of Operations Plan - or Continuity of Government Plan - ensures that United States federal government operations can continue in the case of catastrophic events. This timeline details relevant law and presidential orders.
The Continuity of Operations Plan - or Continuity of Government Plan - ensures that United States federal government operations can continue in the case of catastrophic events. This timeline details relevant law and presidential orders.
Health Care
An overview of access to health care in the United States, with focus on insurance, costs, and party positions.
An overview of access to health care in the United States, with focus on insurance, costs, and party positions.
Hit Most By Hurricanes
More than three-quarters of the top 29 US cities hit by hurricanes are in Florida.
More than three-quarters of the top 29 US cities hit by hurricanes are in Florida.
Filibuster and Cloture
Overview of Senate procedural Rule 22, filibuster and cloture .
Overview of Senate procedural Rule 22, filibuster and cloture .
Civil Rights Act
Text of the US Civil Rights Act - 1964
Text of the US Civil Rights Act - 1964
Barack Obama, 2008
Profile of Barack Obama, one of a series of profiles in the 2008 Presidential Race.
Profile of Barack Obama, one of a series of profiles in the 2008 Presidential Race.
Top 10 PACS - 2006
Top political action committees in 2006 election.
Top political action committees in 2006 election.
Abortion News
Breaking news and blog archive about abortion issues in the United States.
Breaking news and blog archive about abortion issues in the United States.
Top 10 Political TV Shows
Use this gift guide to find the best political TV shows for the politico on your gift list.
Use this gift guide to find the best political TV shows for the politico on your gift list.
Presidential Race - Editorial Endorsements
Analysis of presidential approval ratings -- overall, Iraq and economy -- from 2001 to 2004.
Analysis of presidential approval ratings -- overall, Iraq and economy -- from 2001 to 2004.
Measures of Economic Health - Comparison Among Presidents
Measures of Economic Health - Comparison Among Presidents.
Measures of Economic Health - Comparison Among Presidents.
nobel
A list of Americans who have won the Nobel Peace Prize.
A list of Americans who have won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Enron
An e-mail from 2002, which suggests that Enron was more connected to the Clinton White House than Bush, has resurfaced. Point-by-point rebuttal.
An e-mail from 2002, which suggests that Enron was more connected to the Clinton White House than Bush, has resurfaced. Point-by-point rebuttal.
US Immigration By Decade - 1820-2004 From US Politics at About.com
US Immigration by Decade, from US Politics
US Immigration by Decade, from US Politics
Hurricane Katrina Timeline from US Politics - Landfall
A timeline of events leading up to and following Hurricane Katrina's landfall on the Gulf Coast of the US in August 2005. Focus is on government actions and political decisions.
A timeline of events leading up to and following Hurricane Katrina's landfall on the Gulf Coast of the US in August 2005. Focus is on government actions and political decisions.
Same-Sex Marriage in the US - November 2004
Overview of the status of gay marriage in the US after the November 2004 elections.
Overview of the status of gay marriage in the US after the November 2004 elections.
Jena 6 - A Timeline - Events of 2006
Timeline of events in the Jena 6 case in Louisiana, where six black youth were charged with murder in a schoolyard brawl with a white student.
Timeline of events in the Jena 6 case in Louisiana, where six black youth were charged with murder in a schoolyard brawl with a white student.
MLK
At age 35, Martin Luther King, Jr., became the youngest man to win the Nobel Peace Prize. A follower of the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, King is one of the world's best-known modern advocates of nonviolent social change.
At age 35, Martin Luther King, Jr., became the youngest man to win the Nobel Peace Prize. A follower of the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, King is one of the world's best-known modern advocates of nonviolent social change.
The Politics of Sex-Ed
America has ongoing battles about sex education (what to teach, if to teach, when to teach). And yet we have double the teen pregnancy rate of other Western countries that teach comprehensive sex-ed classes. What is the origin of this tempest?
America has ongoing battles about sex education (what to teach, if to teach, when to teach). And yet we have double the teen pregnancy rate of other Western countries that teach comprehensive sex-ed classes. What is the origin of this tempest?
Presidents of the USA
Terms of office, political affiliation, and brief bios of the Presidents of the United States.
Terms of office, political affiliation, and brief bios of the Presidents of the United States.
Presidential Comparison
Presidential Comparison: Debt as Percentage of GDP
Presidential Comparison: Debt as Percentage of GDP
McCain-Feingold
The McCain-Feingold Act, Public Law 107-155. is United States federal law that regulates the financing of political campaigns; chief sponsors were Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Russell Feingold (D-WI). The law became effective 6 November 2002.
The McCain-Feingold Act, Public Law 107-155. is United States federal law that regulates the financing of political campaigns; chief sponsors were Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Russell Feingold (D-WI). The law became effective 6 November 2002.
Terri Schiavo Act
Roll call vote from the Palm Sunday vote of the House of Representives to suspend the rules and pass a bill directing a Federal Judge in Florida to review the Terri Schiavo case.
Roll call vote from the Palm Sunday vote of the House of Representives to suspend the rules and pass a bill directing a Federal Judge in Florida to review the Terri Schiavo case.
Samuel Alito - Bio
President Bush nominated Third Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Samuel Alito to replace Sandra Day O'Connor. He was confirmed on 31 January 2006 and is the second Bush appointment to the Court.
President Bush nominated Third Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Samuel Alito to replace Sandra Day O'Connor. He was confirmed on 31 January 2006 and is the second Bush appointment to the Court.
Does immigration have a positive or negative impact on the US? - US Politics Poll
Do You Agree With Iraq Troop Surge?
Do You Agree With Iraq Troop Surge?
Danish Cartoons
A Danish newspaper published cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammad in September 2005; organized protests/riots began in early 2006. Background, timeline, context for this story.
A Danish newspaper published cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammad in September 2005; organized protests/riots began in early 2006. Background, timeline, context for this story.
Tracking The Surge
In January 2007, President Bush announced a troop surge in Iraq. This article attempts to document rhetoric and deployment numbers.
In January 2007, President Bush announced a troop surge in Iraq. This article attempts to document rhetoric and deployment numbers.
US Civil Rights Act - 1964 - Title 2
Text of the US Civil Rights Act - 1964 - Title 2.
Text of the US Civil Rights Act - 1964 - Title 2.
Republicans for Prez
These are officially-announced candidates for the Republican Presidential nomination, effective 1 December 2007.
These are officially-announced candidates for the Republican Presidential nomination, effective 1 December 2007.
Poverty by Age Group 1959-2006
Poverty by Age Group, 1959-2006 - US Census, August 2007
Poverty by Age Group, 1959-2006 - US Census, August 2007
Deaths In Iraq By Year
US Military - Deaths In Iraq By Year, 2003-2007
US Military - Deaths In Iraq By Year, 2003-2007
Uninsured Children - 2007
Uninsured Children - Race, Age, Poverty Rate - US Census, August 2007
Uninsured Children - Race, Age, Poverty Rate - US Census, August 2007
US Civil Rights Act - 1964 - Title 4
Text of the US Civil Rights Act - 1964 - Title 4.
Text of the US Civil Rights Act - 1964 - Title 4.
Facebook - 2008 Prez
Facebook, the social networking site that is now open to everyone, has a myriad of political applications (widgets) that you can add to your profile. Here are the top presidential campaign 2008 applications!
Facebook, the social networking site that is now open to everyone, has a myriad of political applications (widgets) that you can add to your profile. Here are the top presidential campaign 2008 applications!
Tort Reform - State Recap
Physicians across the country are seeking tort reform from state lawmakers. Their goal: to stabilize medical liability insurance premiums.
Physicians across the country are seeking tort reform from state lawmakers. Their goal: to stabilize medical liability insurance premiums.
US Civil Rights Act - 1964 - Title 5
Text of the US Civil Rights Act - 1964 - Title 5.
Text of the US Civil Rights Act - 1964 - Title 5.
Presidential Vetoes - History, Records
Quick facts about Presidential vetoes
Quick facts about Presidential vetoes
Assault Weapon
Review of the ban on semi-automatic assualt weapons, with list of affected guns.
Review of the ban on semi-automatic assualt weapons, with list of affected guns.
Editorial Cartoons
An evolving guide to the best editorial cartoons available online.
An evolving guide to the best editorial cartoons available online.
Bush Aggregated, 2nd Term
Chart shows aggregated approval ratings for President Bush, second term only. Includes 13 sources and 14-day running average.
Chart shows aggregated approval ratings for President Bush, second term only. Includes 13 sources and 14-day running average.
Kyoto Protocol
The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty dealing with greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. This issue overview explains history, impacts and current status of the treaty.
The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty dealing with greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. This issue overview explains history, impacts and current status of the treaty.
Balanced Budget Amendment
The Balanced Budget Amendment would amend the United States Constitution by requiring -- through law -- that Congress pass a federal budget that balances projected revenues and expenditures, with certain exceptions (notably, a time of war). Republicans have historically been the drivers of such an amendment.
The Balanced Budget Amendment would amend the United States Constitution by requiring -- through law -- that Congress pass a federal budget that balances projected revenues and expenditures, with certain exceptions (notably, a time of war). Republicans have historically been the drivers of such an amendment.
What Is A Leadership PAC?
Federal politicians -- senators and representatives -- often form what is called a Leadership PAC to, among other things, raise money to help fund other candidate campaigns.
Federal politicians -- senators and representatives -- often form what is called a Leadership PAC to, among other things, raise money to help fund other candidate campaigns.
FISA
FISA "prescribes procedures for requesting judicial authorization for electronic surveillance and physical search of persons engaged in espionage or international terrorism against the United States on behalf of a foreign power."
FISA "prescribes procedures for requesting judicial authorization for electronic surveillance and physical search of persons engaged in espionage or international terrorism against the United States on behalf of a foreign power."
Public Political Opinion
Public opinion news about the Presidency, Congress, legislation.
Public opinion news about the Presidency, Congress, legislation.
US Federal Budget Process
This federal budget process document is a quick primer outlining the steps taken as the budget moves from concept to reality.
This federal budget process document is a quick primer outlining the steps taken as the budget moves from concept to reality.
Eisenhower 1961
In his farewell address, President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned the American public of the dangers of the military-industrial complex.
In his farewell address, President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned the American public of the dangers of the military-industrial complex.
President - Overall Approval
Presidential Approval Rating, July 2004, All Data Washington Post Polls
Presidential Approval Rating, July 2004, All Data Washington Post Polls
Op-Ed, Harriet Miers
Commentary and op-ed on the nomination of Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court
Commentary and op-ed on the nomination of Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court
Hurricane Katrina Timeline from US Politics - Aftermath
A timeline of events leading up to and following Hurricane Katrina's landfall on the Gulf Coast of the US in August 2005. Focus is on government actions and political decisions.
A timeline of events leading up to and following Hurricane Katrina's landfall on the Gulf Coast of the US in August 2005. Focus is on government actions and political decisions.
Type Insurance, 2005-2006
Coverage By Type of Insurance, 2005-2006 - US Census, August 2007
Coverage By Type of Insurance, 2005-2006 - US Census, August 2007
Jena 6 - A Timeline - Events of 2007
Timeline of events in the Jena 6 case in Louisiana, where six black youth were charged with murder in a schoolyard brawl with a white student.
Timeline of events in the Jena 6 case in Louisiana, where six black youth were charged with murder in a schoolyard brawl with a white student.
Bush - Terrorism Approval
Bush - Terrorism Approval Ratings, Oct 01 - Sept 06
Bush - Terrorism Approval Ratings, Oct 01 - Sept 06
Senate Profiles
Profiles of members of the US Senate
Profiles of members of the US Senate
Oaths of Office
Details the oath of office for members of Congress.
Details the oath of office for members of Congress.
US Civil Rights Act - 1964 - Title 1
Text of the US Civil Rights Act - 1964 - Title 1
Text of the US Civil Rights Act - 1964 - Title 1
Uninsured Rates By State-2007
Uninsured Rates By State - US Census, August 2007
Uninsured Rates By State - US Census, August 2007
Deconstructing Polls
Ever wondered at the validity of political polls and at their newworthiness? Then this series of tips is for you.
Ever wondered at the validity of political polls and at their newworthiness? Then this series of tips is for you.
Issue: Geneva Conventions
This issue summary provides background about the Geneva Conventions and treatment of prisoners of war. The context is the current war against terrorism and events in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Abu Ghraib, Iraq.
This issue summary provides background about the Geneva Conventions and treatment of prisoners of war. The context is the current war against terrorism and events in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Abu Ghraib, Iraq.
Citizens Insured, 1986-2006
US Citizens With Insurance, 1986-2006 - US Census, August 2007
US Citizens With Insurance, 1986-2006 - US Census, August 2007
Plame Blog Posts
This is an annotated compilation of blog posts and other writings on the Valerie Plame investigation.
This is an annotated compilation of blog posts and other writings on the Valerie Plame investigation.
Presidential Election Forecast
2005 overview of possible candidates and issues relating to the US 2008 Presidential election.
2005 overview of possible candidates and issues relating to the US 2008 Presidential election.
US Pension Crisis?
An overview of the pension system in the United States, examining the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), types of pensions, assets and liabilities, and facts to consider when discussing reform.
An overview of the pension system in the United States, examining the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), types of pensions, assets and liabilities, and facts to consider when discussing reform.
Grand Jury in the US
The Grand Jury in the United States: an historical overview with details on selection, reponsibilities, secrecy, subpoena power, and indictments.
The Grand Jury in the United States: an historical overview with details on selection, reponsibilities, secrecy, subpoena power, and indictments.
Waterboarding Policy?
Why are we having a discussion about acceptable torture when the Constitution explicitly forbids cruel and unusual punishment?
Why are we having a discussion about acceptable torture when the Constitution explicitly forbids cruel and unusual punishment?
DP World Saga - Port Authority Letter - 15 February 2007
Port Authority letter to DP World and AIG regarding Newark Terminal
Port Authority letter to DP World and AIG regarding Newark Terminal