George W. Bush
Ten Years After Bush v. Gore, Imagining a Different Outcome
What if, ten years ago this Sunday, the Supreme Court case Bush v. Gore had gone another way? If the court had found the methods of recounting ballots to be fair; and instead of George W. Bush, then Vice-President Al Gore won Florida’s recount, and thus the 2000 presidential election? How different would our world […]
Leaked White House memo provides legal rationale for drone strikes on U.S. citizens
A memo obtained by NBC News explains the legal rationale for the drone strike that killed an American citizen. But one critic says this memo, by expanding the definition of what constitutes an imminent threat to U.S. national security, this memo is distinctly different from the legal justification for torture.
Paul Ryan continues tradition of talking tough about the size of government
As chairman of the House Budget Committee, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan is perhaps best known for his austerity-driven budget proposal. By choosing Ryan as his running mate, Mitt Romney has signaled his commitment to reducing the size of government. But will tough talk be enough for them to win the election?
Congressman proposes reduced funds for high-earning ex-presidents’ expenses
In the most recent fiscal year, U.S. taxpayers paid millions of dollars for the offices, phones and postage of our four living former presidents. All the while, many of those same ex-presidents were making millions on the speaking circuit, on top of a nearly $200,000 federal pension. One Congressman wants to rein in that spending.
British politician makes waves, is accused of offering bounty for capture of Obama, Bush
Reports out of Pakistan say that Lord Nazir Ahmed offered a substantial cash reward for the capture of President Barack Obama and former President George W. Bush. Ahmed has denied the allegations but the Labour Department has suspended him pending an investigation.