Democrats Win Gov. Races in N.J., Va.
By ROBERT TANNER, AP National Writer
4 minutes ago
Democrats swept both governors’ races Tuesday, with Sen. Jon Corzine (news, bio, voting record) easily winning New Jersey and Lt. Gov. Tim …

It’s Still There
By William Rivers Pitt
t r u t h o u t | Perspective
Thursday 03 November 2005
Harry Reid’s so-called “stunt” on the Senate floor this past Tuesday – invoking Rule 21 to create …

Congressman Conyers sent the below letter today calling on GAO to study the adverse impacts of the Bankruptcy and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. Conyers was joined by the following Members:
Senator Russ Feingold
Congressman Melvin Watt
Senator …

Original link: Permanent Occupation — In These Times
If you are inclined to believe the president, we will be in Iraq, in his words “as long as necessary, and not a day longer.” Members of the …

August 25, 2005
Dear Senator Kerry,
I hope this letter finds you in good spirits and with a mind to fight the critical battles of this era. As a central part of your campaign to win …

Kevin Spidel is Blogging for Will Pitt this week, as Will is on a much needed vacation.
By Rep Lynn Woolsey
Originally Published by Knight Ridder
WASHINGTON: The war in Iraq, now entering its 30th month, seemingly brings …

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My apologies for letting the last couple of days lapse without a dispatch from the YDA 2005 National Convention, but things have been pretty manic and last night sleep was more important than …

A RESOLUTION TO END THE U.S. OCCUPATION OF IRAQ
Whereas the actions of the United States of America in Iraq show that the United States wishes to establish permanent military bases in Iraq, in violation of …