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No Christmas for big spenders

By Tim Chapman (Dec 08, 2006)

As the final hours of the 109th Congress wind down, a handful of Senate conservatives have taken it upon themselves to ensure that the final act of the Republican... more

Who will lead the minority to the majority?

By Tim Chapman (Nov 16, 2006)

On Friday morning House Republicans will hold a meeting to elect leaders who will lead them in the minority for the first time since 1994. The House leadership elections have... more

It's no joke

By Tim Chapman (Nov 03, 2006)

You have to hand it to John Kerry. It takes a lot of bravado to -- whether intentionally or not -- insult the men and women of the American military in the plainest of terms,... more

Half right is still half wrong

By Tim Chapman (Oct 13, 2006)

Most observers probably missed it, but President Bush and the Republicans in Congress scored a significant victory this week. The latest economic numbers show the federal... more

Political offensive could leave us defenseless

By Tim Chapman (Oct 06, 2006)

With only weeks to go before the midterm congressional elections, partisans on both sides of the aisle are focusing on a repulsive congressional sex scandal. The now infamous... more

The return of the Gang of 14

By Tim Chapman (Sep 22, 2006)

The much vaunted Senate “Gang of 14” gained notoriety earlier this year when they combined forces to prevent the Senate from changing its rules. The Gang, a group of seven... more

Partisanship overshadows significant constitutional debate

By Tim Chapman (Sep 15, 2006)

On Monday -- September 11 -- President Bush marked the fifth anniversary of the worst terrorist attacks ever on American soil. He delivered a prime time speech to the nation... more

9-11 bipartisanship will be momentary

By Tim Chapman (Sep 07, 2006)

On Monday, congressional Democrats and Republicans will stand together on the front steps of the United States Capitol to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the September... more

Score one for the Porkbusters

By Tim Chapman (Sep 01, 2006)

George Washington thought the Senate should be the “cooling saucer” in which legislation is tempered and slowed. It certainly went above and beyond its call to duty this... more

Terrorism issue breathes life into GOP

By Tim Chapman (Aug 24, 2006)

President Bush and his GOP brethren in Congress have reason to celebrate this week. For the first time in what seems like a political eternity, their polling numbers are... more

Not your father’s Democratic Party

By Tim Chapman (Aug 10, 2006)

Six years ago Joe Lieberman was the darling of the Democratic Party. In a salute to the Connecticut senator’s character, moral fiber and steadfast moderation, Al Gore chose... more