Mar 11 2009
Connecticut cancels Catholic Church control
It’s remarkable what a little publicity can accomplish. Take, for example, Connecticut lawmakers Mike Lawlor and Andrew McDonald, who pledged to support and defend the US Constitution as part of their public duties. After their attempt to dictate the structure of the Catholic Church in Connecticut resulted in outrage and derision, they finally got around [...]
Jan 29 2009
Wealthy Freshmen Increase Congressional Net Worth
New members of Congress are worth $1 million more than the average incumbent, Center finds. As they make decisions about the economy, freshmen and incumbents are heavily invested in the struggling financial sector.
WASHINGTON–The new crop of lawmakers that Americans tasked in November with shoring up the ailing economy are wealthier than the group that was [...]