Now will they (Holden and Obama) believe our safety is at stake?

House Ethics Committee recommends censure for Congressman Rangel. Since the censuring of a lawmaker does not carry any particular limitation on powers or privileges afforded to a member of Congress, why did they proceed with this charade?

Some good news from Congress.

Former Lt. Gov. Betsy McCaughey reminds us of some of the provisions in the 20th Amendment, and we couldn't agree more. Another reason why we should listen to Ms. McCaughey.

It really is a shame that Sen. Jay Rockefeller's term is not up until 2014.

We think it is safe to say that Jonathan V. Last won't be hired by President Obama.

George J. Marlin has some advice for Governor-Elect Cuomo.

Considering Judge Lippman's prior ruling regarding the appointment of a Lt. Gov., we should be uncomfortable with Governor-Elect Cuomo's request. Judge Lippman's response does not allay my fear.

So where are all of the gasoline taxes going? To Medicaid? Education? Isn't it time to demand that taxes that are collected for a specific reason be placed in a "Locked Box" to do what they are supposed to do instead of finding new revenue streams to pay for the intended purpose of the original tax? Are you listening Governor -Elect Cuomo?