Topic: Dick Cheney
Top galleries, list articles, quizzes
-
Senate freshmen: What the 14 new members bring to Capitol Hill
A freshman Senate class was sworn in Jan. 3, bringing diverse skills and experience – not to mention agendas – to the legislative body. Whether the 14 newest senators help break partisan gridlock, or refuse to work across the aisle, will be the test for the 113th Congress.Twelve were elected on Nov. 6, including three Republicans, eight Democrats, and an independent. In addition, a Republican and a Democrat were appointed to vacant seats after the election. Here is a look at the 14 and what they bring to the Senate:
-
Briefing
Defense cuts: three things Americans should know
The US House approved a bill in July that’s likely to spark a showdown on military spending.
-
5 great gift book ideas: something for everyone
-
Bestselling books the week of 9/22/11, according to IndieBound*
-
Bestselling books the week of 9/15/11, according to IndieBound*
All Content
-
In congressional races, Republicans are losing ground
GOP leaders urge a new agenda after several key losses.
-
USA
-
McCain must separate himself from Bush, says strategist
Differences include control of federal spending and climate change, argues adviser Charlie Black
-
McCain must separate himself from Bush, says strategist
Differences include control of federal spending and climate change, argues adviser Charlie Black
-
Al Qaeda mastermind believed dead
Abu Obaidah al-Masri, a secretive figure behind foiled terrorist plots in Europe, died a year ago, US intelligence officials say.
-
Etc.
-
Pause likely in U.S. drawdown in Iraq
Troop levels could settle at 'presurge' levels of 140,000.
-
Should the world talk to Hamas?
A consensus to isolate the group is fraying due to the lack of political results.
-
Al Qaeda leaders call for new attacks
Messages from Osama bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri step up the network's rhetoric on Gaza and the European media.
-
World
-
World
-
World
-
U.S. Supreme Court questions DC gun ban
At a court session Tuesday, majority judges seemed to support an individual's right to bear arms.
-
USA
-
Speculation persists about Admiral Fallon's departure from Pentagon
Broad outspokenness, and not a White House plan for war with Iran, most likely led to his retirement from Central Command.
-
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about impeachment, verifying legal immigrants, and pursuit of multiple religions.
-
Can states cut carbon? EPA says no.
California's bid to set tougher auto-emissions standards has been stymied by the Bush administration. Now the courts will decide.
-
Can states cut carbon? EPA says no.
California's bid to set tougher auto-emissions standards has been stymied by the Bush administration. Now the courts will decide.
-
The world can't ignore the Al Qaeda and Taliban threat in Afghanistan
A surge by the US and its allies is needed in the country.
-
Al Qaeda commander in Pakistan reportedly killed in U.S. missile strike
The apparent death of Abu Laith al-Libi shows gains by US intelligence in Waziristan.
-
State of the Union: Bush lauds progress in Iraq, pushes for quick U.S. stimulus plan
In his final year, the president proposes a modest agenda at home.
-
Levin: Time-limited funding best hope to change US war policy
Bush's $46 billion request for Iraq and Afghanistan offers an opening, says the head of the Senate Armed Services committee.
Previous
Become part of the Monitor community