William F. Smith: “A study by Harvard University and the Project for Excellence in Journalism has reaffirmed what many of us have long…”

It is important to stress that congressional oversight of Executive Branch actions is justifiable only as a means of facilitating the legislative task of enacting, amending, or repealing laws.

Some people look at the huge, so- called economic stimulus bill and think it's a Christmas present. But the Federal Government is not Santa Claus. Elves are not producing this money. This money isn't free, and the American people will get…

They expressed particular concern about requiring prior court approval to gather foreign intelligence from foreign targets located overseas. The letter says: ``Congress did not include such a requirement when it passed the original FISA…

This week NBC News aired an interview with President Bush in which it removed key statements from the President's response to a question about diplomatic relations with Iran. While some editing is to be expected, in this case NBC…