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...theater," says South Carolina's James Clyburn, the House Democratic whip. "People have learned to speak in sound bites and look to generate headlines." That insight is key. The headlines are what matter most, not the substance. And in Congress today, the loudest carnival barker gets the crowds...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Welcome to the Fun House | 11/9/2009 | See Source »

...areas in which Republicans and Democrats agree, such as emphasizing preventive medicine, electronic records, medical-liability reform and helping those with pre-existing conditions get coverage. It's a striking change of tone from a similar interview with TIME shortly before the stimulus vote, when the minority whip was cocky in his boast of unified opposition. Still, says Feehery, if Cantor were really serious, he would introduce a comprehensive GOP health-care-reform alternative, as some Republicans have been urging their leaders to do. (See the top 10 unfortunate political one-liners...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How the GOP Hopes to Overcome 'Party of No' | 10/29/2009 | See Source »

...invasion (which will be more likely if your room faces south), here are some ways to deal: Keeping your windows closed is an easy and obvious first step. You can also leave your lamp on, which will attract and trap the little pests. If there are just too many, whip out the vacuum cleaner and clean those suckers...

Author: By Michelle L. Quach | Title: Attack of the Ladybugs! | 10/23/2009 | See Source »

...invasion (which will be more likely if your room faces south), here are some ways to deal: Keeping your windows closed is an easy and obvious first step. You can also leave your lamp on, which will attract and trap the little pests. If there are just too many, whip out the vacuum cleaner and clean those suckers...

Author: By Michelle L. Quach | Title: Attack of the Ladybugs! | 10/22/2009 | See Source »

...million, fourth week 4. Toy Story 3-D and Toy Story 2 3-D, $7.7 million; $22.7 million, second week 5. Paranormal Activity, $7.1 million; $8.2 million, third week 6. Surrogates, $4.1 million; $32.6 million, third week 7. The Invention of Lying, $3.4 million; $12.3 million, second week 8. Whip It, $2.8 million; $8.6 million, second week 9. Capitalism: A Love Story, $2.7 million; $9.1 million, third week 10. Fame, $2.6 million; $20 million, third week...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Box-Office Weekend: Couples Fills a Vacuum | 10/11/2009 | See Source »

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