Remeber the United Arab Emirates Dubai Port Deal? Both parties fell over each other to say how such a deal was a risk for America's security.

So why did Congress (in the dead of night on Saturday) nix a measure that would have prevented felons from working at the US ports. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

Democrats are within striking distance of taking control of the U.S. Senate on Election Day, according to a series of new polls.
Democratic Senate candidates are tied, have a slight edge or an outright lead in each of 10 pivotal battleground states. They need a 6 seat gain to become the majority party. picked by XXXXXPP 3 years ago

Obscene amount of funding approved to reign in the terrorists. picked by mrnelson 3 years ago

As Kofi Annan prepares to stand down as UN secretary-general, Adam LeBor investigates the accusations made against the world’s chief defender of human rights picked by Hoosker 3 years ago

The 51-year-old princess launched on Saturday the country's first royal blog, which she says is aimed at persuading her fellow citizens to embrace English. picked by suebe 3 years ago

Wild animals in most places of the so-called civilized world see us all as enemies they have to avoid at any cost. picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

The world and your kids. Milkshake should like this.(sorry about the inside joke) picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

The Senate on Friday approved and sent to President Bush a bill calling for construction of a 700-mile wall along the U.S. border with Mexico, voting overwhelmingly for a project that became the centerpiece of efforts to improve border security and stem illegal immigration. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

Tacked onto an unrelated legislation to bolster port security, bill would make it illegal for banks and credit cards to make payments to online gambling sites.

Alton still ok, for now. picked by Alton 3 years ago

Maher Arar, a 36-year-old Canadian telecommunications engineer, is afraid of flying. He is worried not that the plane will crash but that it will land in the United States. picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

What you didn't know, what you probably should have known, what they aren't telling you.

Yeah, they lied. Anyone really surprised? picked by dollyllama 3 years ago

While conservatives are actually less exciting than watching paint dry. picked by Hoosker 3 years ago

Florida Congressman Mark Foley sponsored legislation to protect children from internet predators. I'll give you three guesses as to what he got busted for. picked by Wingnut 3 years ago

Conservative leader David Cameron is to tackle "head-on" claims that he is all style and no substance.

He will use his party's annual conference, which starts in Bournemouth on Sunday, to stress his commitment to developing serious policy ideas. picked by p00p 3 years ago

The U.S. Congressmoved to block the Bush administration from building permanent U.S. military bases in Iraq or controlling the country's oil sector. picked by afeldman 3 years ago

Older staff 'dumped' as law looms. This really disgusts me... picked by Ziaphra 3 years ago

Straw admits "mistakes" in Iraq war picked by mrnelson 3 years ago

What? You don't like us listening in on all your conversations? Terrorist lover! picked by XXXXXPP 3 years ago

I know it's hard to pick only 10 but...The Stupidest Things President George W. Bush Has Ever Said picked by afeldman 3 years ago

US Congress will award the Dalai Lama a Congressional Gold Medal, whilst China grumbles picked by Teaya21 3 years ago

LegiStorm:
Find out what your Congressperson's staff salaries are
Searchable by state,Senator, Rep, and office. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

Seventy-one percent of Iraqis responding to a new survey favor a commitment by U.S.-led forces in Iraq to withdraw in a year. picked by Alton 3 years ago

Losing out were New York City, Cleveland and a joint bid from Tampa and St. Petersburg, Fla.

Probably just didn't have the same ring to them. picked by Alton 3 years ago

The gubinator widens his lead. picked by icepigs 3 years ago

MySpace partnered up with 'nonpartisan group Declare Yourself' to get people on the site to register to vote. MySpace is hoping members will get other members to sign up. picked by musicgirldani 3 years ago