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Since Monday, February 14th, protesters have demonstrated at the Wisconsin capital building against a state bill to remove the collective bargaining rights for most public-sector workers. Protesters have rallied around the clock, with hundreds camping inside the capital building for over ten days. Despite an order from Governor Scott Walker for protesters to leave the [...]
On Thursday, April 21st, Senator John Ensign (R-NV) announced his resignation from the Senate effective May 3rd, which is only one day before the Senator is scheduled to testify in an investigation … [Read More...]
Over two years after the sudden fallout of the financial markets in late 2008, the government still has not brought a criminal charge against any individual or business for a role in the crisis. Some … [Read More...]
During the 2012 election cycle, individuals can now give $2,500 to each federal candidate, according to a recent announcement from the Federal Election Commission. The individual contribution limit … [Read More...]
With the 2010 congressional elections nearly two months ago, the financial disclosure reports of each candidate's campaign are complete. There were six Republicans and four Democrats among the top 10 … [Read More...]
Perhaps the most influential political moment of 2010, as well as one of the most overlooked moments, came at the beginning of the year, but it is still far from over. Last January, the Supreme Court … [Read More...]
Special-interest groups spent more in 2010 than any previous election cycle. Special interests spent $281.6 million during the 2010 election cycle, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. In … [Read More...]