Analysis: From the back corner, a solid speech that was mostly true
By Len Lazarick | Maryland Reporter From my usual corner at the back of the House of Delegates chamber, Maryland...
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Libertarian wing of GOP gains strength in Congress
By Susan Ferrechio | Washington Examiner WASHINGTON, D.C. — A few times each month, a couple dozen House Republican lawmakers...
NM Democrats continue infighting
BACK AND FORTH: Sen. Michael Sanchez, D-Belen, left, criticized chairman of the Democratic Party of New Mexico, Sam Bregman, right,...
Arizona, New Hampshire, Tennessee lawmakers target NSA
By Josh Peterson | Watchdog.org Lawmakers across the nation are continuing their campaign against the National Security Agency and the...
You talking to me? GOP candidates for IL turn to party faithful
By Benjamin Yount | Illinois Watchdog PEORIA, Ill. — Illinois' four candidates for governor weren't trying to persuade the journalists...
Fraud Chain
Much like the food chain describes relationships between organisms and different levels of prey, fraud also needs victims in order...
Congressman: Chance of Keystone pipeline approval under Obama ‘less than 50-50′
DECLINING ODDS: Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-ND, believes the odds of the Keystone XL pipeline project being approved under President Barack...
Marijuana export could pay off Hawaii’s debts, lawmaker said
By Malia Zimmerman | Watchdog.org HONOLULU – She promised she hasn't inhaled, but House Majority Floor Leader Rida Cabanilla is...
Arlington peddles bikes at expense of cars, taxpayers
SHARROW: Giving cyclists equal access to roads is an accident waiting to happen, say skeptics of Arlington's bike program. By...
Taxpayers fund at least $350K in security costs for Obama Hawaiian vacations
First lady Michelle Obama stayed behind in Hawaii to party with the likes of Oprah Winfrey for the first lady's...
