Nobody Wins When You Go Nuclear on Filibusters
Serious political movements shouldn't try to knock down all the barriers to power whenever they temporarily enjoy it.
Law & Government
Florida GOP Chair Says Rep. Radel Should Resign
The Republican freshman has pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine
Senators Writings New Sanctions In Case Iran Reneges on Recent Nuke Deal
Many on Capitol Hill not fans of the deal announced over the weekend
Special Election in Florida May Show Political Impact of Obamacare Rollout
Vacant House seat being filled
Mom Promises to Sue over Child's Suicide Connected to Online Bullying
Though she doesn't identify who those people might be
California Judge Sends High-Speed Rail Plan Careening Backward Into the Station
State not allowed to spend bond money until the plan comes into compliance with authorizing ballot initiative
Congress Members Ask US Attorney to Stop Raiding Calif. Pot Dispensaries
Somebody appears to be ignoring the memo to ease off
Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown Has Not Yet Decided on Re-election Effort
Despite having raised millions
Democrat Declared Winner in Virginia AG Race
May have been one of closest in state's history
Democracy and the Filibuster
Next thing you know we could be deciding all sorts of things by majority vote.
NCAA Sues Video Game Company over College Athletes' Likenesses
Fight over use of their images in EA games continues on
Democrat Tom Harkin: Change Senate Rules on Filibusters for Legislation Next
Might opponents have to try an actual filibuster to thwart Senate Democrats?
Obama, Reid Both Used to Oppose Filibuster Changes
Until it kept them from getting what they wanted
House Votes to Speed Up Approval for Natural Gas Pipelines
Several Democrats sign on to GOP bill
Grassley: GOP Will Expand Filibuster Rules When in Power
Changes today do not include Supreme Court nominations
Senate Democrats Go "Nuclear," Vote Down Party Lines to Change Senate Rules
Simple majority used to alter longstanding rules
Senate Democrats Go Nuclear: Vote to Strike Down Filibuster Rules
Party line vote overturns 200+ year precedent
John F. Kennedy Set a Benchmark for Overambitious Government
JFK and LBJ set out to prove how much the U.S. government could accomplish. They ended up proving how little extravagance can buy.
Senate Democrats Looking to Alter Filibuster Rules in Party Line Vote
What could possibly go wrong?
Senators Want to Require Obama Ask Permission to Keep Troops in Afghanistan
Have you met our president?
Detroit Pension Funds Hire Appeals Lawyers in Advance of Bankruptcy Ruling
Decision expected in next few weeks
Rep. Trey Radel Pleads Guilty to Possession of Cocaine
Was arrested last month in Washington D.C.
NY Comptroller Notes $65 Million Increase in State Worker Overtime
Compared to last year's numbers
Senate Committee To Hold Hearing on How To Regulate Digital Currencies
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: Obama's Dangerous International Deal
A free trade agreement that is about neither trade nor freedom.
IRS Backs Down on Detroit Business Cash Seizure Efforts
Took money from two business's bank accounts with no valid reason, faced lawsuits
Judge Rejects Efforts to Block Gay Marriage Suits in Pa.
Federal challenge to ban on same-sex marriage recognition
Atlanta Unions Sue over Pension Reforms
Two years after ordinance passed requiring them to pay more into plans
