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The Rebellious Truths
Provide a monthly forum for members of Congress to ask the president questions to force leaders to debate one another and defend their ideas. Fiscal Report to Congress
No Labels: Not Left. Not Right. Forward
OUR TIME
Young Americans have achieved incredible things in the past: we have built public railroads, highways, and parks; we have marched for civil rights, peace, and equality; we have spearheaded technology and social media booms; and we led the charge in electing the first African American president in 2008.Project On Government Oversight
Veteran Washington Post reporter David Hilzenrath, an award-winning journalist whose work includes coverage of financial fraud and the federal government’s efforts to reform Wall Street and health care, is joining the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) to lead the organization’s investigations into government corruption, waste and abuse.
Lobbying Database | OpenSecrets
In addition to campaign contributions to elected officials and candidates, companies, labor unions, and other organizations spend billions of dollars each year to lobby Congress and federal agencies.
Contacting the Congress: A Citizen's Congressional Directory
Online Directory for the 112th Congress Contacting the Congress is a very up-to-date citizen's congressional directory for the 112th Congress .
Burning of Koran is ‘America’s worst PR disaster in Afghanistan’ — RT
Afghan demonstrators shouts anti-US slogans during a protest against Koran desecration in Kabul on February 22, 2012 (AFP Photo / Shah Murai)