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More than $15 million from PACs have been contributed to Democratic candidates who are hoping to take control of the House, even though President Obama swore off special interest funding.
Ethical concerns within the Supreme Court are arising with the new health care law review, are all of the justices qualified for this review?
Courts continue to feel the wrath of budget cuts. With the overflow of cases and limited amount of court workers, can justice be served?
With the 10-year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaching, the House and Senate intelligence committees are rethinking strategy on the “global war on terror.”
"The government needs discipline, the people need jobs – and leaders need to lead.” Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks, comments after claiming hundreds of supporters are backing up his boycott on campaign contributions.
Minority residents of Miami are voicing their opinion to state lawmakers on the new redistricting map.