Politics
February 6, 2007 -
Bush's proposed $2.9 trillion budget includes a record $481 billion for defense spending, a 12% increase, plus $245 billion for the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Here at home, Bush's budget cuts $101 billion in Medicare and Medicaid funding, and would increase premiums for many Medicare enrollees.
February 5, 2007 -
The AP has a bizarre story out today about former Sen. John Edwards' new plan for universal health coverage.
January 31, 2007 -
Newly-elected members of Congress may still be learning the ropes about etiquette on Capitol Hill, but they're learning fast about the role of money in politics.
January 23, 2007 -
President Bush, saddled with the lowest presidential job approval rating since Nixon, will deliver his State of the Union address to Congress and the American people tonight.
January 2, 2007 -
Happy New Year! Hope everyone had a nice holiday and that you and yours have a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year. Along with the New Year come lots of new state laws. Here are some from around the South...
December 14, 2006 -
On losing his bid for Senate minority whip to Trent Lott by one vote, Sen. Lamar Alexander said "this gives me the independence to devote all of my time to serving Tennesseans and focusing on the issues I care the most about: education, energy, job creation and the environment."
December 11, 2006 -
Debate continues to rage as to what caused 18,000 votes for Florida House district 13 to not register in the 2006 mid-term elections -- one out of seven ballots cast, likely tipping the result of a race decided by fewer than 400 votes.