Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 09/03/2008
Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman chided Democratic nominee Barack Obama as untested and inexperienced during his GOP convention speech this week, but two years ago Lieberman was singing a sharply different tune.
Progressive Bloggers (Free subscription) | 08/27/2008
…make it Religulous! A review (from Variety) In a string of frank, often hilarious but always well-considered conversations with various Christians, Maher incisively asks them what skeptics always ponder about religion in general and Christianity in particular. To John Westcott of Exchange Ministries, which tries to âconvertâ gay men, Maher asks, given that Jesus never once talked [...]
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 08/27/2008
WASHINGTON - Six more senators yesterday joined a bipartisan group of 10 senators backing a bill that they say will break the stalemate over offshore drilling in Congress.
Variety.com (Free subscription) | 08/21/2008
Film Reviews: Skeptics unite: You only have to lose your inhibitions. That, in sum, is the underlying message of Bill Maher and Larry Charles' brilliant, incendiary "Religulous," in which comedian/talkshow host Maher inquires of the religious faithful and finds them severely wanting.
Crooks and Liars (Free subscription) | 08/21/2008
Maher…You’re a Senator. You are one of the very few people are really running this country. It worries me that people are running my country, who think, who believe in a talking snake. Download | Play Download | Play Heather: A clip from Maher’s movie Religious. He’s debating Mark Pryor on whether he actually believes a literal interpretation of the Bible. [...]
Levellers (Free subscription) | 08/16/2008
Okay, I’m still not going to comment on the presidential race again until after the Conventions, but I can’t help pointing out just how much the G.O.P. is in trouble in other races, especially the U.S. Senate. If the Democrats pick up a net gain of 9 seats, they will have a 60 seat majority–and [...]
The Post Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/14/2008
The suspect reportedly entered the party headquarters in Little Rock, Ark., asked to speak with Gwatney then fired three shots,...
Bock's Car (Free subscription) | 08/12/2008
There are these very few moments when Politicians really speak the truth. Witness one of these moments when Mark Pryor, a Democratic Senator from Arkansas was interviewed by Bill Maher on Creationism and Evolution.
Grizzly Groundswell (Free subscription) | 08/09/2008
ARRA Editor: While Sen. Lieberman (D disguised as ID) prides himself as a maverick and is supporting Sen. John McCain (R) for President, Lieberman not only caucuses with the Democrats, he also gives them money. He recently made a second donation to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) in what some see as a effort [...]
Val's Bien (Free subscription) | 08/05/2008
Mark Pryor emerges from the deepest, darkest cave in Arkansas and notices that the situation has changed in Iraq. Gee, we knew about this over a year ago. Come on Mark, say it! The Surged worked and McCain was right!
Cracker Squire (Free subscription) | 08/03/2008
Below are the senators comprising the Gang of 10 who are going to draft legislation that would ease the federal moratorium on offshore oil drilling while ending a tax break for oil companies: Democrats: Kent Conrad, N.D. Mary Landrieu, La. Blanche Lincoln, Ark. Mark Pryor, Ark. Ben Nelson, Neb. Republicans: Saxby Chambliss, Ga. Johnny Isakson, Ga. Lindsey Graham, S.C. John Thune, S.D. Bob Corker, Tenn....
CL&P Blog (Free subscription) | 08/03/2008
The Washington Post reports that the Senate yesterday passed landmark consumer product safety legislation by a vote of 89 to 3. This follows House passage of the bill Wednesday by an even more lopsided vote: 424 to 1. The legislation...
Right Voices (Free subscription) | 08/01/2008
If it is as presented, it is a great start. Conservation, exploration, with the ability to drill in the OCS! Ed adds: The plan would lift restrictions off of the Atlantic coast and the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Drilling would take place 50 miles or more from shore to buffer the coast from any potential environmental damage. [...]
Consumers Union - All Articles (Free subscription) | 08/01/2008
Consumer groups urge President to sign bill into law now
Physorg (Free subscription) | 08/01/2008
(AP) -- The Senate on Thursday passed and sent to the White House legislation that bans lead from children's toys and seeks to ensure that chemicals posing possible health problems will not end up on toys and articles that kids chew on and play with.
