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Tag: Senators

Gore Criticizes NSA Surveillance, Maher Slams Entrenched Congress, and More

A look at the day’s political happenings, including Iran elects a new president and the latest Gallup poll reveals which societal institution Americans have the least amount of confidence in.

Posted on Jun 16, 2013 READ MORE

Hagel Haggling

Steve Sack, Cagle Cartoons, The Minneapolis Star Tribune —

Posted on Feb 3, 2013 READ MORE

NRA and Hunting

John Cole, Cagle Cartoons, The Scranton Times-Tribune —

Posted on Jan 21, 2013 READ MORE

chicagotribune.com / Barack Obama

It looks like a $2,075 investment in a sketch by then-no-name artist and Illinois Sen. Barack Obama could really have paid off. The doodle, drawn as part of a 2007 “National Doodle Day” charity event, is now said to be worth in the six figures.

Posted on Nov 19, 2008 READ MORE | 6 COMMENTS

left two: Think Progress/right: senate.gov

Rogue Senators Show Signs of Compromise With Bush

The Republican senators who broke ranks with the administration to oppose Bush’s interrogation policy have indicated the possibility of a compromise. On Friday the president showed no willingness to adjust his proposals, but Stephen J. Hadley, his national security advisor, hinted at the prospect during a television appearance Sunday.