USPS Under Fire

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Republicans Angry About Tax Hike, Krugman on the Fiscal Deal, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 2, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including the House vote on the fiscal cliff deal Tuesday night and President Obama marks the 150th anniversary of one of the most famous presidential proclamations. (UPDATED) Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ron Paul’s Social Security Hypocrisy, Jon Stewart Catches Another Fox News Distortion and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 21, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including a top Obama administration official facing a contempt vote, a new birther conspiracy and "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart takes on Fox News (yet again). Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Obama Blocks Fast and Furious Documents (Updated)

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jun 20, 2012 Update: House Republicans voted Wednesday afternoon to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress over the Justice Department's refusal to hand over documents related to the failed Fast and Furious gun-tracking operation. The vote came after President Barack Obama supported the retention by invoking executive privilege. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Romney Veep Watch, Krugman’s Latest Prediction and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 20, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including whether or not Marco Rubio is being vetted for vice president, why Paul Krugman thinks the U.S. will be in trouble if Romney is elected and some interesting revelations about John Edwards from his ex-mistress. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Study: Nearly Half of Congress Members Are Millionaires

Staff / Truthdig Nov 16, 2011 The shiny ideal of representative democracy starts dimming a bit when one considers factors and figures like those charted in a new study about U.S. Congress members' personal finances. According to the Center for Responsive Politics, 249 current members are millionaires -- that's about 47 percent. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Darrell Issa, Step Away From the Corporations

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Jan 5, 2011 When it comes to food safety, as with airline safety, mine safety, pick an industry: Regulations save lives. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Annoyer in Chief

Ruth Marcus / Truthdig Oct 27, 2010 The election is less than a week away. Democratic control of the House is in jeopardy. So it's not too soon to start worrying about Darrell Issa. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Your Handy Guide to Congress’ Most Moneyed Members

Staff / Truthdig Aug 31, 2010 Here's a fun thing to muse about in these turbulent economic times: Who would you think is the wealthiest person in Congress? And here are a couple of hints: ketchup and John Edwards. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Henry ‘the Hammer’ Waxman Shows Issa Who’s Boss

Staff / Truthdig May 22, 2008 EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson got the oversight chairman's blood going by refusing to answer a straightforward question, but it was fellow Congressman Darrell Issa who sent Waxman's gavel flying. The best part about being chairman is you get to say: "I will have you physically removed from this meeting if you don't stop." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )