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… about leading Congress - sort of like herding cats. Nancy Pelosi’s finding out the hard way this time.

Bet ya thought I was going to say something about Strom Thurmond.

It is a good thing  Mr. Chambliss has won in GA.  A filibuster-proof majority in the US Senate branch of Congress would have made matters worse. The Republican party has done

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From Bob Corker:

“Saxby is a practical consensus builder who has demonstrated time and time again a commitment to reaching across the aisle to get things done for his state and our country. He is a respected colleague and a friend, and I know he will be an integral part of the 111th Congress.”

Ephraim Schwartz has an idea for more open government:

The "Cat Herd" meets tonight: head 'em up and move 'em out.

After promising Congress that they would not give bonuses in exchange for bailout subsidies, AIG changed the term to "cash awards" and they will give the bonuses to their managers anyway.  One chief will get a $3 million bonus.

Say Uncle keeps us updated on the activities of our federal government:

And by “they” I am referring to the big three automakers. According to Jalopnik, GM seems to still be a bit in the dark on how transparency in operations works. They have asked the FAA to block public tracking of leased corporate jets.

Rep. Zach Wamp is not sure he will be able to tear himself away from his important work in the minority in Congress to make a run for Governor: