Topic: Dick Durbin

Senator Dodd takes the heat on AIG bonuses

The public and political uproar could make what's expected to be a tough reelection fight next year even tougher for the Connecticut Democrat.

Voter (s) elect Emanuel's likely replacement -- no one cares

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Is it time for Burris to go?

Calls grow for him to resign as a perjury probe proceeds.

Sunday morning show lineup

A Rare Breed of Love

How a three-legged dog won the hearts of everyone from an angry homeless man to Barack Obama.

Lawmakers assert their role in working with Obama

Democrats (not to mention Republicans) won’t roll over on economic recovery.

Blagojevich case is part of feds’ focus on graft

The FBI is probing some 2,500 public corruption cases – a 50 percent jump since 2003.

Who will fill Obama’s Senate seat?

The Illinois governor has promised to name someone before the end of the year.

Will Obama's race matter?

Three Obama associates, guests at Monday's Monitor breakfast in Denver, see challenges, opportunity in their candidate's African-American heritage.

The Monitor's View: Stop the rush to corn biofuel

An EPA ruling only helps Congress keep pumping a fuel that's escalating food prices.

Congress wary of oil-market speculation

After a failed effort to boost taxes on oil companies, lawmakers turn attention to role of speculators in driving up oil prices.

Opinion: Send more U.S. students abroad

We can't be competitive globally if we lack exposure beyond US borders.

Behind the Senate deal on housing relief

The $15 billion compromise bill includes tax breaks for builders and buyers.

Permanent U.S. bases in Iraq unlikely

A US-Iraq security pact won't set troop levels now, but it could set the stage for long-term strategy.

Two takes on presidential race and Bush's speech

Steny Hoyer and Richard Durbin, key members of the Democratic congressional leadership, shared their views Tuesday.

Democratic primary: Quiet battle for the other delegates

Superdelegates, or party professionals, could play a decisive role in the outcome of the Democratic race.

Two takes on presidential race and Bush's speech

Steny Hoyer and Richard Durbin, key members of the Democratic congressional leadership, shared their views Tuesday.