How many leaders came to troops’ defense saying those few betrayed their buddies and their commanders, their commander-in-chief included?
Wronging prisoners is a capital offense; wronging military leaders is a Capitol pastime. Friendly fire in battle is deplorable; on Capitol Hill, it’s routine. Collateral damage is despicable, collateral damage to troops matters as much to congressional leaders as nursery tots did to Timothy McVeigh.
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More Congressional Retirements on Road to 2010 Mid-Term Elections
Voice of America Photo: AP This past week, additional members of Congress from both major US political parties announced that they will not seek re-election. The latest to announce include a conservative Republican and strong supporter of democracy in Cuba, … RI Democratic Party head runs for Kennedy's seat Providence mayor to run for Patrick Kennedy's seat Kennedy Calls an End to Turbulent Career |
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Obama, congressional leaders emerge from meeting with pledge to work together
Washington Post President Obama and congressional leaders emerged from a rare bipartisan meeting on Tuesday pledging to work together on a range of issues, including a job-creation bill that lawmakers hope to pass this month, along with longer-term … US Sen Reid Hopes To Complete Jobs Bill This Week Tax credits, Medicare fix in Senate jobs bill Obama: Republican health care ideas must meet certain goals |
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Congressional Letter Questions Obama's Commitment to Bipartisanship
FOXNews The letter is penned by House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) and Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA). Fox News has obtained a letter penned by House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) and Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) addressed to White House … Factbox: Republican healthcare reform proposals In olive branch from Obama, Republicans see a potential weapon Obama's Health Care Summit: Just for Show? |