A Democratic senator on Saturday accused President Bush of "hollow talk" in support of U.S. troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, and said the Bush administration has not done nearly enough to provide veterans with the care they need. ...more

November 4, 2007

We hear it all the time: Candidates for political office seldom give straight answers. Much of what we learn about them comes from political advertisements developed by their opponents and special-interest groups. That's politics. ...more

October 30, 2007

Political conventions are normally intended to inspire the party's base to get out and work for their candidates. ...more

October 26, 2007

Setting up another confrontation with congressional Democrats over the war in Iraq, President Bush sent Congress a $45.9 billion emergency funding request Monday for expenses related to U.S. military campaigns. ...more

October 23, 2007

Politicians have ruined this country. They've taken Social Security and turned it into a welfare system for the government, draining it dry each year since its inception. Now our leaders say that Social Security will run out of money unless there are massive changes, knowing very well that they are the ones who have almost destroyed it. If the surpluses had been left alone, Social Security would be safe for untold years yet to come. ...more

October 12, 2007

Some Bay area people who lack medical insurance and don't know how they'll be able to afford health care can cross that bridge when they come to it. ...more

October 4, 2007

Lawmakers are expected to discuss budget changes for health care, the environment and education. Law enforcement officers should be safe because the governor has made it clear he will not cut their jobs. He also is pushing for more spending on affordable housing assistance and transportation projects. ...more

September 30, 2007

SEBRING — Tim Cook of the Chicago area will become the next president and CEO for Florida Hospital's Heartland Division and oversee the company's Sebring, Lake Placid and Wauchula hospitals. ...more

September 6, 2007