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The Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate are third and fourth respectively in line to the president. While it is unlikely that they will ever take power, they are not the best people to fill such an important position.

An author and former Israeli ambassador says he has no problem with the fact that President Bush may be likely to pick a Muslim to be the next United States Ambassador to the United Nations.

Who is Barack Obama? He is maybe our next President, if one believes certain, swooning pundits. He is certainly a big headache for another next President of the United States.

Since its inception, just five African-Americans have served in the US Senate.

Two very recent developments between Iran and the United States have taken tensions up a notch or two, and you may or may not be surprised about who within the United States Senate has called for a military strike against Iran at the same time.

The election for a president in 2009 is coming close. This article examines the many a president serves in the U.S.

It wasn't long ago when we witnessed President George W. Bush's victory for a second term in office. Fast forward a couple years later and we're now talking about who will be arriving into office next.

Most Americans know that our country is ruled according to our national constitution. Far fewer people would claim to really know what is included in that document. Unless of course they had read a beginners guide to the American Constitution.

Democrats controlling the United States Senate seem to be in no hurry to confirm the nominations that President George W. Bush has sent to them, resulting in a confirmation rate of 29% for the first six months of 2007.

This is an essay that looks at the man and his views on health care.

Despite a threat of a veto, the United States Senate has passed a $122 billion war spending bill requiring United States (combat) troops to leave Iraq. The deadline for withdrawal is March 31, 2008. This was approved in a 51 - 47 vote.

The United States senate rejected a bill that would cut off money for the war in Iraq by March 31, 2008.

The U.S. heavily taxes ethanol from Brazil in order to keep it from competing with corn ethanol that we grow and process here in the United States. Is this a fair process? Are the American people really coming out on top?

The United States Senate placed itself on record as favoring planned withdrawal from the war in Iraq. The bill brought emotion filled debate and now heads for a questionable reception at the White House.

Learn about the life of Benjamin Harrison, the twenty-third president of the United States. He was a lawyer, soldier in the Civil War, and family man before he entered the Oval Office.

An overview of why the United States should ratify the Kyoto Treaty.

These are the ten worst Vice Presidents in United States history

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, a 1982 pact establishing guidelines for ocean security and regulation, is presently up for debate in the United States Senate. But so far, a concerted push has not been enough to secure ratification.

A Brief description of the political systems used in the United states, Britain and France. Useful as a general overview to become more familiar with the way democracy is practiced at home and abroad.

The United States federal judges do not make the rules. Why does the it go to members of the USSC?

A brief survey of the 5 worst Presidents in United States History and what made their infamous presidencies so bad.

Why should English be the official language of the United States? Is this an anti-immigrant policy, or a force for unifying the nation?

Follow Calvin Coolidge's life journey from a farmer in Vermont to the President of the United States.

In the hallways of the Smithsonian, two moralists are debating the impeachment of the President of the United States of America.

The Bush administration's approach to the "War on Terror"-namely the situation in Iraq-has tarnished the global image of the United States of America and increased ill-will towards the country, especially from the people in the Middle East.

Some say that David Rice Atchison was President for a Day on March 4, 1849. Should he be considered the "real" 12th President of the United States?

Why the United States is viewed poorly to the world, and what we can do to stop it.

The United States Senate voted 90-5 in favor of the concept that Iran is a viable threat to national and global security and that the United States and her allies should proceed with the development and deployment of a missile interceptor defense system.

William Henry Harrison was a military hero who sought to become president

Senator Harry Reid, a Democrat from Nevada and Senate Majority Leader, says if the US does not change its strategy in Iraq, the war is already lost. The White House and the top Republican in the Senate were quick to refute that statement, made from the floor of the Senate.

Desks in the U.S. Senate Chamber have strange histories

Civil service is rather complicated and I try to help explain it.

Some of the biggest names in American government come from the U. S. Senate. While many Americans know the personalities that sit in the Senate they are less informed about what everyone should know about the U. S. Senate. Here is a framework provide key information

Will the hanging of Saddam Hussein improve conditions in Iraq

By comparing the effects of the Great Depression, the leadership, and the economic reforms of each country, an individual can recognize the universal yet global affects of the Great Depression

The U.S. Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee begins hearings focusing exclusively on renewable energy and transmission.

Some thoughts about covering the Connecticut U.S. Senate race.

This article is about the need for immigrants to learn English. It also addresses the point that America's official language should be English.

The United Steelworkers' union said in a press release published Wednesday that it backs the Senate's proposed "Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007" as a legitimate means of helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the United States.

An overview of the creation of foreign policy under the Bush administration. This paper also examines specific foreign policy, such as how the U.S. relationship with Japan, China and Korea shapes policy changes.

Thought provoking look at the current social and economic trends in America.

An overview of the coming economic difficulties and why it will propel Congressman Ron Paul to the White House.

Teenage pregnancy is down and everyone has an opinion as to why.

Abraham Lincoln was born February 12, 1809 in Hodgenville, KY. As a young boy at school he learned the alphabet, numbers, and math problems

What is to be done about Senator Harry Reid, who seems to be working tirelessly to undermine the War on Terror in Iraq? Absent traditional remedies for those who aid and comfort the enemy, he should be forced to resign.

About Barack

Biden pulls no punches in this biographical work.

The Department of the Army has announced the confirmation of Mr. Pete Geren as the 20th Secretary of the Army.

For the first time in several campaigns, this is the first where most of the coverage has been focused on the Democratic candidates running for President of the United States.

The Federal Election Commissioners believe the 2008 United States presidential race will be the most expensive election in American history.

This is a piece I wrote about in my opinion why I believe Hillary Clinton should be elected president of the United States

Consideration of HR-392, which honors the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands with commemorative quarters in the collectable program.

The senate Judiciary committee will be drafting legislation Thursday, to begin the process of restoring the right of Habeas Corpus for people detained by the United States

Utah Republican United States Senator Reed Smooth (1862 - 1941) made history as being one of the first Latter Day Saints to openly serve in the United States Senate.

A political analyst compared actor, attorney, and former United States Senator Fred Thompson to President Ronald Regan it was announced today. The analyst said Thompson would be a formidable challenger for Senator Hillary Clinton.

Following last week's United States Senate vote on a proposed constitutional amendment defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman, what is next for this issue?

Prior to his being elected to the United States Senate, public opinion in South Carolina strongly favored Lindsey Graham. However, recent events have turned his popularity.

According to the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, the United States Senate has cleared a bill on Thursday for strengthening background checks in the aftermath of the tragedy at Virginia Tech University.

...gave power to the United States President to suspend a federal government officer while the United States Senate was not in session. This would allow President Andrew Johnson to...

Chris Dodd is a democratic senator from Connecticut, hoping to run for president in 2008. As a senator, Chris Dodd has placed a lot of emphasis on issues that affect children.

The US Senate attempted to influence Major League Baseball's decision to give DirecTV exclusive rights to the MLB Extra Innings package. MLB President Bob DuPuy is standing firm.

A businessman who worked for Senator Hillary Clinton's Senate campaign said he will soon release a video that shows her violating federal campaign laws.

Read this informative article and find out how National Grandparents Day got its start. You'll also find out who was behind the celebration and why she decided the United States needed this special day.

A proposed "Hate Crimes" Bill in the United States, designed to protect certain groups against violence, could actually be used to attack the free speech of Christians, experts say.

The Senator Majority and Minority Leaders are two of the most pivotal people in the United States today.

In a surprising upset over incumbent George Allen, Democratic challenger Jim Webb won a seat in the Senate by less than 1% of the vote, handing complete control of the Congress to the Democratic Party.

The roundup, expulsion, and incarceration of more than a hundred thousand Japanese Americans in the months after the beginning of the Pacific War between the United States and Japan is a major blot on the record of American democracy.

Democratic United States Senator Tom Harkin is holding his 30th annual steak fry at the balloon field on September 16 in Indianola, Iowa, which is located in the home county of the junior senator from Iowa.

One of the biggest issues right now in the United States is the DC Voting Rights act that have passed through the United States House of Representatives giving the citizens of Washington DC full representation.

Barack Obama came to the Senate after spending 8 years in the Illinois state Senate.

An overview of the 2006 Senate election in the Northeastern states.

Chris Dodd is a strong advocate for children and an expert on foreign relations in Latin and South America. Does he have what it takes to be President of the United States?

President Bush has nominated Lieutenant Douglas Lute to serve in his Cabinet in a new position entitled Deputy National Security Advisor for Iraq and Afghanistan.

I work as a staffer in the United States Senate. One important thing sets me apart from the crowd, however, as it has for my entire life: I have Asperger's Syndrome, a form of Autism.

The U.S. Senate is failing America. Is your Senator preserving your heritage, protecting your present, and preparing for your future? Communicate and connect. Write, email, telephone, FAX your Senator today.

The United States Senate and House of Representatives are trying to agree on allowing prescription drugs from Canada to be deported to the U.S. This will only happen if the prescription drugs can come to the United States unless it is certified as being safe.

This week, the American Diabetes Association strenuously urged the United States Senate to pass the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005, which would shift the government's involvement in the issue of stem cell research into high gear.

This paper examines the persistent problem of homelessness in the United States

This paper examines the modern manifestations of racism in the United States.

China has agreed to take actions to stop using lead paint in toys bound for the United States.

The United States offers its citizens a vast variety of freedoms. People have the freedom to vote for their leaders, the freedom of speech, the freedom of religion, and also the freedom to possess vices.

The Nationalization of the Senate was essential for the elimination of State and Individual Sovereignty within the United States.

An overview of the 2006 House races in the Southern Atlantic states.

The Senate passed a child advocacy bill this February, 2008. The bill allows the placement of a program within a states governors office. Child abuse, despite recent education continues to rise in America.

This takes individuals of astounding courage and a populace that is willing to allow it. Unfortunately, much of the American people have been conditioned, or maybe brain washed into believing that this is a democracy.

The US Senate has rejected H.R. 800, "The Employee Free Choice Act of 2007" by failing to reach cloture which would have ended debate on the measure. 60 Votes are needed on a cloture vote; the Senate voted 51-48.

An overview of the 2006 Senate election in the American Southeast.

The Senate has confirmed several Army generals for new ranks and assignments.

Mr. Ford's campaign ad gives the impression that someone in his campaign believes race may play an important part in who the voters will elect. What does this say about the state of race relations?

Is age just a number?

A work analyzing the problems in creating a national language in the United States.

Ten members of the United States Senate has set up the framework for consideration of a future energy plan for America.

The liberals in Congress are at it again. Proposed bills in the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives would greatly restrict freedom of speech for individuals, organizations, pastors, churches, and law firms.

The call for impeachment is in the air if only faintly. The word has been used enough times to make one wonder if it is possible for the process of impeachment to be used against another modern president.

There seems to be a paradox when it comes to learning other languages in the United States. Immigration is currently a hot issue in the country let alone one of the hot issues of the 2008 Presidential Elections.

American demographics show an increase in the number of octogenarians. Some of these senior citizens are continuing to make their presence felt in the U. S. Senate.