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House Democrats are touting investment in science as a solution to America's economic crisis. "If you want to know our agenda for this new Congress, remember four words: science, science, science and science," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters on Monday...
...University, where she met with five other House Democrats and prominent American researchers to discuss the future of U.S. innovation. "We stand by [science] as the most important investment we can make in the health, the education, the energy independence, the job creation and the defense of America," the Speaker said. See the top 10 scientific discoveries...
...would not have a long stint in office before having to think about running for a full term in 2010. Perhaps ironically, among those jostling for the executive suite is Madigan, who is considered by some to be a front runner for the job - and whose father, Illinois house speaker Michael Madigan, decided Monday that impeachment proceedings will go forward...
...like to be appointed to the New York Senate seat being vacated by Hillary Clinton. According to the New York Times, which first reported Kennedy's decision, Kennedy has already hired a political consulting firm and has begun "reaching out" to key political figures in New York, including Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. Behind the scenes, her uncle Ted, who has been a Senator from Massachusetts since 1963, has let it be known to senior Democratic officials that he is very interested in seeing his niece join him in the chamber. (See pictures of Robert F. Kennedy...
...like the favorites at this point, and in recent weeks, have made the right noises about sharing power and pushing toward a more consensus-driven politics. One AL declaration suggested that the opposition - whoever it may be - retain certain prominent seats in parliament, such as that of the deputy speaker. "There needs to be a proper participatory parliament," says Riaz, of Illinois State University. "Democracy cannot function without a really vibrant and an effective opposition...