Jan 7 2009
Congressional Freshmen Bring New Industry Ties
The 111th Congress started its first session today and members might be more than a little overwhelmed by an agenda that includes bolstering a failing economy, saving the planet from global warming and figuring out a way to get health care to all. Although the newbies will likely be the most dazed, they should very [...]
Jan 4 2009
One in Four Candidates Finished Race in Debt
Why, when all but a few tight races have been determined, are candidates still asking for money? Campaign debt. Despite the astronomical sums of money citizens contributed this election cycle, many candidates ended their bids for office in the red. In fact, 665 out of 2,339 candidates in the 2008 election cycle ended their campaigns [...]