“We’re not going to sell our values out for basing rights, particularly when (Defense) Secretary (Donald) Rumsfeld himself noted that there were options to the base in Uzbekistan”

What passes for real debate in Washington often seems more like an echo chamber, with politicians talking at politicians.

Its hard to exaggerate the importance of preserving the financial integrity of Social Security.

Brick and mortar businesses – and the communities that depend on them – cannot continue to bear an unfair sales tax burden from which their on-line competitors are effectively exempt.

If we’re going to preach about democracy we’re going to have to make difficult decisions.