Congress on Townhall

Fla. candidate legally changes name to web address Wed May 30

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Away from presidential race's glare, battles for Congress rage Wed May 30

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Our Nation's Future Wed May 30

Walter E. Williams

Our nation is rapidly approaching a point from which there's little chance to avoid a financial collapse. The heart of our problem can be seen as a tragedy of the commons. That's a set of circumstances when something is commonly owned and individuals acting rationally in their own self-interest produce a set of results that's inimical to everyone's long-term interest. ... more
GOP Michigan congressman to run write-in campaign Tue May 29

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Egg on Face(book) Tue May 29

Cal Thomas

There will be investigations and already there are lawsuits over the rollout of Facebook's overhyped IPO last week, but no investigation is necessary into the reason for the outrage over the stock's rapid fall. It's called human nature. ... more
Hispanic boom may not shift Texas face in Congress Mon May 28

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Fulfilling the Promise of America’s Labor Spring Mon May 28

Rick Berman

Revolutions are not easy. That’s the lesson of the Arab Spring, where the forces of retrenchment have dug in their heels after the uprisings’ promising beginnings. ... more
House Republican leaders plan summer tax cut vote Fri May 25

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House experience a minus for some Senate hopefuls Fri May 25

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Shakeup: Could Gaffe-Prone DWS Get the Boot from the DNC? Fri May 25

Kate Hicks
Panel sets June 7 date for JPMorgan CEO to testify Fri May 25

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Congress Moving Toward Holding Eric Holder In Contempt Fri May 25

Edward White

The Operation Fast and Furious scandal is back in the news, as is Attorney General Eric Holder’s stonewalling of Congress’s valid investigation into the scandal, stonewalling that may cause him to be charged with criminal contempt. ... more
Real Talk: "No Doubt" U.S. Credit Rating Will Be Downgraded Again, Says Sen. Coburn Thu May 24

Erika Johnsen
Romney says Congress should wait to act on economy Wed May 23

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List of 25 sounds saved by Library of Congress Wed May 23

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Library of Congress taps 25 sounds for registry Wed May 23

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Senate panel votes to cut aid for Pakistan, Egypt Tue May 22

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Top Senate Dem to GOP: No tax cuts for rich Tue May 22

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Buy American to Eat Safe Tue May 22

Phyllis Schlafly

The globalists and the lobbyists are lining up to promote another so-called free-trade agreement that gives favors to foreigners while discriminating against American products, jobs and consumers. ... more
Congress Not Standing Ground on 2nd Amendment Mon May 21

Brian Darling

Are gun voters being taken for granted? Republicans control the House and self-styled pro-gun Democrats abound in the Senate. So why has neither chamber addressed any of the major gun rights issues awaiting resolution? ... more
Party leaders refuse to budge on debt positions Sun May 20

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All Animals Are Equal, but Some Animals Are More Equal… Sun May 20

Susan Carleson

Just in case anyone needs any more surprises – liberal hypocrisy has again been unearthed in – of all places – Washington D.C.! ... more
GOP picks ballot candidate for US Rep Tim Johnson Sat May 19

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Top Republican woman in Congress becomes a force Fri May 18

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Confrontation brews in Congress over detainee law Fri May 18

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