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More than 70 groups tell Congress: Scrap SOPA, PIPA and start over

The U.S. Congress should scrap two controversial copyright enforcement bills and start over with attempts to target foreign websites accused of infringement and counterfeiting, more than 70 groups have said.

After Year Of Talks, House Freshmen Want To End Gimmicks

A group of more than 25 conservative House freshmen, led by Representative Martha Roby of Alabama, joined forces today to put an end to the budget gimmicks and procedural trickery that Washington too often uses to hide federal spending and run up the d…

TexMessage: Ron Paul lobs campaign – bomb’ to abolish the TSA

Good morning, TexMessagers. Don’t you miss watchin’ Rick Perry at these debates? We’re bettin’ he’s not missin’ ‘em. Days after his son Rand tussled with TSA personnel at Nashville International Airport, his father took extreme measures.

U.S. Senate postpones vote on PIPA

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has postponed a vote on the controversial Protect IP Act, scheduled for Tuesday, as a growing number of senators voice opposition to the copyright enforcement bill.

Issa introduces SOPA alternative in the House

Lawmakers opposing the controversial Stop Online Piracy Act have introduced alternative legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Should Elections Be Held On Weekends?

Voters cast ballots in the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday. Elections in the U.S. have historically been held on Tuesdays but some now wonder if the day might prevent some Americans from voting.

Kaine: Virginia a template

View larger image Erik Beatley, president of Enterprise Hospitality LLC, shares his concerns about health care with former Gov.

Obama's 'abuse of power' threatens to shut down Senate

Key Republican Senators are bracing for legislative battles and Constitutional challenges to President Barack Obama’s unprecedented end-run around Congress to install several controversial political appointees.

The new politics of Silicon Valley: Revenge of the nerds

Governments around the world became increasingly aware that digital technology could disrupt the political and economic status quo.

21 Days Out: Good Morning, Iowa

Good morning from Des Moines. We are 21 days out from the Iowa caucuses. We here at “Good Morning, Iowa” are always open to news tips, suggestions and praise critiques too.