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Senator Byrd The Longest-Serving Lawmaker

issue 4547 | 11.20.09 | American Voices

After more than 56 years in office, 92-year-old Sen. Robert C. Byrd (D-WV) has become the longest-serving member of Congress. What do you... more»
Heroin Addicts Pressure President To Stay Course In Afghanistan

issue 4547 | 11.19.09 | News In Brief

LOS ANGELES—As the White House considers sweeping strategic shifts in the war in Afghanistan, heroin addicts across the nation called... more»
Federal Government Wants Subway Safety Oversight

issue 4552 | 11.19.09 | American Voices

The Obama administration will propose that safety regulations for subways and commuter trains be put under the jurisdiction of the federal... more»
Obama Weighs Options In Afghanistan

issue 4552 | 11.18.09 | Infographic

Pressure is mounting on President Obama to make a decision on the future of Afghanistan. Here are the options currently... more»
December Named National Awareness Month

issue 4547 | 11.17.09 | News

WASHINGTON—In an effort to combat what organizers are calling "our current epidemic of complete and utter obliviousness," the American... more»
Obama's Home Teleprompter Malfunctions During Family Dinner

issue 4547 | 11.16.09 | Video

Officials say the President's home teleprompter is simply a tool to make sure pillow talk with Michelle or conversations with his Mother-In-Law go... more»
Pentagon Engineers Develop New Diplomacy Bomb

issue 4546 | 11.15.09 | Radio
American Muslims To Fort Hood Shooter: 'Thanks A Lot, Asshole'

issue 4546 | 11.12.09 | News In Brief

FORT HOOD, TX—Following Army psychologist Nidal Malik Hasan's shooting rampage on the Fort Hood military base last week that left 13... more»
H.R. 2651 Fans Storm Senate Floor After Passage Of Bill

issue 4546 | 11.12.09 | News In Brief

WASHINGTON—Diehard fans of H.R. 2651 charged the floor of the Senate chamber Tuesday after their bill, a 14-vote underdog nicknamed... more»
Obama Visiting Asia

issue 4546 | 11.12.09 | American Voices

President Barack Obama leaves for Japan Thursday, kicking off a nine-day diplomatic visit to Asia that will include four days in China. What do... more»