William F. Smith: “earlier this month we learned of more good economic news about the expanding economy. 947,000 new jobs created in March…”

Howard Kurtz, host of CNN's program ``Reliable Sources,'' has strongly criticized the media's coverage of Senator Barack Obama's breaking his promise that he would accept public campaign funds. Last Sunday, Kurtz argued: ``All of these…

Mr. Speaker, the African National Congress has played a significant role in history. Nelson Mandela and the ANC for many years fought against the unjust apartheid system in South Africa. Through a largely peaceful transfer of power…

in the interests of transparency, because Republicans, the media and the American public were shut out of negotiations, I am suggesting a new name for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, this so-called stimulus bill. Based on what…

Madam Speaker, after nearly a year of delays and months of negotiations, the House today will finally vote on compromise legislation that gives our intelligence community the tools that it needs to protect America. America's enemies take…