Meanwhile, Wyden has also accumulated considerable seniority, despite his youthful demeanor (and a new baby

 When it comes to the Republican budget proposal that passed the U.S. House this week, I agree with those who find it strange that anyone sees the initiative as a serious attempt to "grow the economy," as Rep. Paul Ryan

The second best thing that happened in November with President Barack Obama’s re-election was that Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan

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 It was no surprise that Gov. Scott Walker yet again expanded the state’s voucher school program, under the guise of providing more choice for families. Walker proposes to implement vouchers in nine additional districts, as well

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