IRS exams found nearly three out of four churches, charities and other civic groups suspected of having violated restraints on political activity in the 2004 election actually did so, the agency said Friday.
A former top aide to Vice President Dick Cheney told a federal grand jury that his superiors authorized him to give secret information to reporters as part of the Bush administration's defense of intelligence used to justify invading Iraq, according to court papers.
After weeks of insisting it would not reveal details of its eavesdropping without warrants, the White House reversed course Wednesday and provided a House committee with highly classified information about the operation.
Former President Jimmy Carter criticized the Bush administration's domestic eavesdropping program Monday and said he believes the president has broken the law.
The White House was eager to protect its ability to gather foreign intelligence. Congress was eager to rein in executive power. What sounds like a new debate over the president's ability to eavesdrop without warrants occurred 30 years ago.
Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald is raising the possibility that records sought in the CIA leak investigation could be missing because of an e-mail archiving problem at the White House.
Most of the populations around the world have been deliberately blinded by massive propaganda type conditioning that is cruelly delivered by the media on behalf of governments and corporations. In the United States this is especially nasty.
When U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, concluded her East Asian tour with a highly visible visit to China she demonstrated how times have truly changed. For a 'Hyper-power' like the U.S.
In this writers qualified opinion. As a veteran Realtor / Investor with 3 decades of industry experience, I can state without reservations, that the current downtrend in the U.S. housing market is unprecedented in our nations history.
As the evils of smoking and second hand smoke continue to spark heated debates, China has a product which might satisfy proponents and opponents of the dreaded cigarette.
President Barack Obama signed into law Tuesday the largest government economic rescue plan in the nation's history, a $787 billion package of spending, tax cuts and tax credits.
On Thursday, Feb 19/ 2009, U.S. President Obama will land in Ottawa, Canada's national capital. It has become customary for U.S. Presidents to meet with Canada's sitting Prime Minister on a "friendly visit" at least once during their term(s).
Miami Banker Gives $ 60 Million of His Own Earnings to Employees
From 1983 to 1999 I was a full-time staff representative for one of the largest AFL-CIO affiliates in the Northeastern part of the United States - for a union.
Most know that the paper currency of the US is also known as Dead Presidents. So on President's Day 2009, I believe there may need to be some consideration for future paper currency. I would not want to change the people on the current denominations.
CHICAGO, Illinois (CNN) -- The woman who received the first-ever near-total face transplant in the United States told her doctor she has regained her self-confidence, said Dr.
Canadian politicians, businesses and political pundits are beginning to circle the wagons and beat their drums as President Obama's visit to Canada on Feb 19/09 approaches. Trade with the U.S. is their theme; Buy American tone of the stimulus package their concern.
This week, President Obama will be performing the traditional ritual of any new American President by visiting the Prime Minister of Canada. For the most part, it's a great photo-op. Little, if any, bare knuckle discussions take place.
"debate that pot is a gateway drug to harder substances is inconclusive."
How can our elected officials properly represent us when it is clear that the majority of people were not happy with the current stimulus bill? A major question is whether or not our reps.
Global political instability has eclipsed terrorism as the main security threat facing the U.S. in the short term, the director of national intelligence told Congress. It was the first time in six years that terrorism did not top the annual threat assessment.
Today Friday the 13th, As throngs of well wishers lined the streets of Anytown U.S.A., Brothers Aimless, Angry, Angst, and Argumentative, accompanied by Baseless, Pointless, and Endless D.
If Dick Cheney invites you duck hunting take a good look in the mirror and make sure there is no way your head can be mistaken for a duck. Check close for signs you may disagree with him.
AMERICAN policymakers rarely take their cues from Mexico: advice usually flows the other way.
The latest version of the economic-stimulus package is expected to provide less near-term support for the economy and make it less likely that the economy will pull itself out of recession before late this year.
There have been quite a few states lately threatening dire consequences if the Federal Government doesn't shape up. The question has been raised on whether or not they have the right to seced.
An agreement on the stimulus package was quickly reached today in committee, concluding a multi week slug fest of mud slinging and discontent on the floor of both houses.
We all know Ross Perot was perhaps the least "presentable" candidate we've ever had for POTUS, but my GOD the man knew what he was talking about.
What does this look like to you? International Chess? A bribe to strategically damage the United States Armed Forces' ability to enter Afghanistan? With the Khyber Pass under attack and Manas Air Base under threat of closure pending a so called "vote" from parliament the U.S.
A revisionist biography of America's most notorious press Baron, William Randolph Hearst, reviewed by Matthew Price.