A majority in both houses of Congress, reflecting the desires of the American people, wants to shift the direction of our energy policy away from the fossil fuel past and towards a renewable energy future.
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It was 60 degrees on Thursday in Washington, well above normal, and as I slipped away for some pre-Christmas golf, I found myself thinking about a wickedly funny story that The Onion, the satirical newspaper, ran the other day: “Fall … Read more »
The stunning announcement by Japanese and American research teams that they have obtained highly promising stem cells without having to destroy an embryo could help free scientists from shackles that have long hobbled their efforts.
Viewers tuning into Wednesday’s CNN/YouTube Republican debate probably saw commercials for “clean coal.” They may have also seen an ad for the debate in that morning’s Washington Post, with a note at the bottom reading: “Sponsored by Clean Coal, America’s … Read more »
Though the White House continues to assert that the economy is “resilient,” with President Bush telling Americans they should “know this economy is strong,” Americans are increasingly feeling the pinch.
On Monday, President Bush and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki signed a non-binding “Declaration of Principles for a Long-Term Relationship of Cooperation and Friendship” that will set the parameters for negotiating an “enduring” political, economic, cultural, and security relationship between … Read more »
Converts to any cause are the most obnoxious people in the world. Whatever the issue, they think they’re the first ones in history to get it — be it religion, exercise or morality. They never stop bragging, and they never … Read more »
George W. Bush is focusing now on his legacy. Duck. Run. Hide.
Some of his legacy-building, I’ll allow, is commendable, if overdue — most particularly, his efforts to resurrect the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, which he ignored for seven long years. … Read more »
While President Bush has been distracted with his unpopular war against Iraq, friends and foes are busy grabbing power to perpetuate themselves in office.
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Bill Clinton got roundly ridiculed and then impeached by Congress for a sexual encounter that he tried to dismiss by quibbling over what the meaning of “is” is.
