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First-term Democrats, who were swept into Congress in the 2006 elections on a campaign against Republican lobbying-related scandals, were among the most vocal supporters of the new ethics law passed last year.

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Washington Post columnist Steven Pearlstein was online Wednesday, August 27 at noon ET to discuss how the presidential campaign is addressing growing income inequality and the stagnation of middle class income.

A third lawsuit has been filed involving Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church, whose members voted 207-26 last year to leave the Presbyterian Church (USA) for the more theologically ...

Democrats need to prove their candidate's a regular guy, more beer than Chardonnay.

Bob Schieffer's America

Four years ago, Barack Obama's address to the Democratic National Convention marked a spectacular debut for a political newcomer.

In a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll, 52% of respondents said an important factor in making their election choice is a candidates' spouse.

Local stores have been stocking up on red, white and blue merchandise for just about everyone in the family, from toddlers to four-legged family members.

A funny thing happened this summer: John McCain taunted Barack Obama into making a trip to Iraq, whereupon the press looked around and finally noticed what those who were paying attention had known for some months now.