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71 Percent Of Most Corrupt In Congress Are Republicans

Posted on September 20 2011 by Congress Watcher

A report released by Citizens for Ethics and Responsibility in Washington shows that politicians elected to Congress in 2010 are disproportionately corrupt – and it’s just their first year in Congress, so they’ve barely had time to get started.

Inhofe Wants To Prevent Americans From Drinking Clean Water

Posted on May 18 2011 by Congress Watcher

It’s Jim Inhofe’s job, as a member of Congress, to provide that funding, not just to throw his hands up in the air and declare that Americans are going to have to drink dirty water just because he can’t be bothered to allocate the proper funds.

David Vitter Works To Mandate Religion

Posted on January 26 2011 by Congress Watcher

As a Republican in Louisiana, David Vitter’s political base is Christian, but the percentage of Christians in Louisiana in general is dwindling. Republicans are retaining Christian belief more than Democrats and independent voters. Vitter knows where his political loyalties must lie – with Christianity.

Wicker and Vitter Want Government To Pay For BP Oil Spill Damage

Posted on October 4 2010 by Congress Watcher

Roger Wicker and David Vitter don’t want BP or any other offshore drilling companies to be held fully responsible. That’s why, last week, Wicker and Vitter introduced S. 3934.

David Vitter for Senate: What’s in it for the Radiologists?

Posted on October 1 2010 by Congressional Aid

According to the latest available public opinion poll, Republican David Vitter is 18 points ahead of conservative Democrat Charlie Melancon in the Louisiana Senate race, and with Melancon’s fundraising at half of Vitter’s he doesn’t seem liable to catch up. So why, according to the latest reports by the FEC, is the American College of [...]

Frank Pallone Blasts New Gulf Offshore Drilling Accident

Posted on September 3 2010 by Congress Watcher

If a member of Congress from New Jersey can respond quickly to a new offshore drilling accident off Louisiana’s shores, why are Louisiana’s representatives in Washington D.C. so slow to respond?

Inhofe’s Ostrich in the Climate Sands Bill

Posted on April 21 2010 by Congress Watcher

Each particular federal project might have a very small impact on climate, but when considered collectively, the likely impact of the government’s project is quite significant. Knowing where the greatest opportunity for reduction of climate impact lies could result in huge financial savings for the government, and for our society as a whole.

John McCain’s Arbitrary Detention Plan Falters in House and Senate

Posted on April 2 2010 by Congressional Aid

Last month, Senator John McCain introduced S. 3081, a bill giving the government power to imprison its own citizens without criminal charges or a trial. The sweeping new powers would apply anywhere in the world, even within the borders of the United States itself. On the say-so of a presidential administration, you and anyone else [...]

Which Senators Oppose Climate Action By The EPA?

Posted on January 22 2010 by Congress Watcher

39 members of the United States Senate chose to stand with Lisa Murkowski, in opposition to responsible efforts to slow climate change. These senators, chose to align themselves with the short-term corporate profits on the very day when NASA’s Goddard Institute reported that the last decade has been the warmest on record.

Melancon Finances Don’t Match Kitchen Table Promises

Posted on August 30 2009 by Congress Watcher

Look at the facts of Charles Melancon’s campaign finance, and you’ll see that his campaign for Senate is starting from the top down, in corporate board rooms, lobbyist luncheons, and PAC workshops.

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