CONGRESSIONAL

Republicans Retain 2 Vacant House Seats

Republicans maintained control of both congressional seats that were up for grabs in special elections Tuesday in Ohio and Virginia, disappointing Democrats who had hoped to extend their gains in the House. Complete Story...

Bush Praises GOP Wins in Ohio, Virginia

President Bush took heart Wednesday in Republican wins for House seats in Ohio and Virginia.

GOP Expected to Keep Seats in Ohio, Va.

Republicans are favored to keep two conservative congressional districts in Ohio and Virginia in special elections Tuesday to fill the seats of two recently deceased incumbents.

Vt. Campaign Aide Accused of Plagiarism

A speechwriter accused of plagiarizing material used by the Republican U.S. House candidate resigned Monday after other campaign staff confronted him about information found on the Internet.

Rep. Bob Ney Agrees to Plead Guilty

Rep. Bob Ney agreed Friday to plead guilty to federal criminal charges he made false statements and conspired to commit fraud and violate federal lobbying laws in the congressional corruption probe spawned by disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff.

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. Pledges to Serve the People

Source: Capitol Hill Broadcast Network

I, Dr. Marion Dennis Thorpe, Jr., do solemnly pledge to work tirelessly on your behalf and to reach out to you long after the dust settles from the November 4, 2008 Congressional District 23 election.

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. Outlines Demographic Information for U.S. Congressional District 23 (FL)

Source: Capitol Hill Broadcast Network

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. outlines Demographic Information for U.S. Congressional District 23 (FL).

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., CD 23 Candidate, Shares His Life Story (Excerpt)

Source: Capitol Hill Broadcast Network

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. shares his life story from his college years at Duke to the present (Excerpt).

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., Congressional Candidate for District 23 (FL), Extends Invitation to Alcee Hastings

Source: Thorpe for Congress

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. Extends Invitation to Alcee Hastings to discuss the plight of Congressional District 23 (Florida).

Putting the Census at Risk

Source: The New York Times

The next census is in 2010. But whether the Census Bureau has the means to ensure the accuracy of the count — which determines everything from how federal aid is apportioned to how many Congressional seats are given to each state — will be decided this week.

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., Congressional District 23 Candidate: Iraq Stance

Source: YouTube

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. responds to an Iraq War question presented to him via www.marionthorpe.com/you. Dr.

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. discusses issues affecting CD 23

Source: YouTube

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., Congressional Candidate for District 23 (Florida), congratulates Saint Ruth Missionary Baptist Church for achieving its milestone 99th anniversary. Founded in 1908, this church is the oldest standing African-American church in Dania Beach, Florida. Dr.

Democrats Missed it Badly on Iraq War Funding

Source: OpEdNews.Com Progressive

I think some congressional Democrats felt that they did enough after sending two bills to the President requiring firm (more or less firm anyway) deadlines for bringing home the troops ... The problem is, that was just not enough here.

Repeal Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act

Source: onepennygame.com

Internet Gambling Enforcement Act casinogamblingweb have started a Petition to reverse the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.

Savenetradio.org - Save Internet Radio Broadcasting

Source: savenetradio.org

The future of Internet radio is in immediate danger. The Copyright Royalty Board in Washington, DC has more than tripled the royalty rates for webcasters and left unchanged they will kill Internet radio.

Durbin, Specter Introduce Public Financing For Congressional Elections

A top Democrat and Republican in the Senate have teamed to introduce a public financing method for congressional elections.

At OpEdNews: Army Veteran Arrested Trying to Petition Rep. Thelma Drake

Source: OpEdNews.Com Progressive

The First Amendment was denied to an Army Vet on Thurs, Feb 22 thru the machinations of the office of Rep. Thelma Drake, Virginia. He was trying to deliver citizens' letters to her, but was arrested instead. This is a shot across the bow of American Democracy.

The Difference Two Years Made

Source: The New York Times

On Tuesday, when this page runs the list of people it has endorsed for election, we will include no Republican Congressional candidates for the first time in our memory.

U.S. elections will shape many key IT issues

Source: EETimes

Six page article from EETimes and InformationWeek. "The upcoming congressional elections will determine who has clout in Washington, with important implications for IT policy in the United States."

5 Scandals that Could Put Republicans in Jail

Source: AlterNet.org

The Foley cover-up is just the tip of the iceberg. If the Democrats succeed in retaking Congress this fall, here are five investigations they should get started on right away.

ABC Online Glitch Leads to Identity of Foley Accuser who was 18, not 16

Source: Drudge Report

A posting on ABCNEWS.COM of an unredacted instant message sessions between Rep. Mark Foley and a former congressional page has exposed the identity of the now 21 year-old accuser. The website PASSIONATE AMERICA detailed the startling exposure late Wednesday.

Democratic congressional candidate lashes out at Cheney

Source: wkyt.com

Cheney is a war profiteer and should be removed from office.