http://map0621.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Marcus Paden en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2012 Mon, 20 May 2013 06:40:38 GMT 2013-05-20T06:40:38Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2012 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981783233 Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) has spent the past few weeks hitting every major network possible to rattle sabers about Benghazi. To be sure, finding out how failures in Benghazi caused the deaths of four American . . . Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:40:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981783233 Marcus Paden 2012-11-28T21:40:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981331517 In the season finale, Undercover Boss follows Jose Mas, CEO of MasTec. The company is a large telecommunications and energy systems builder. MasTec is headquartered in Miami, FL and has over 9,000 employees . . . Mon, 14 May 2012 19:00:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981331517 Marcus Paden 2012-05-14T19:00:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981315564 This episode of Harry's Law features a return of former cast member Malcolm, played by Aml Ameen. Malcolm worked for the law firm/shoe store in season 1 as a paralegal after he fell on Harry in a botched . . . Mon, 07 May 2012 17:25:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981315564 Marcus Paden 2012-05-07T17:25:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981310564 This week's episode of Undercover Boss follows Catherine Monson, CEO of Fastsigns International. Fastsigns International is headquartered in Carrollton, TX, and is the largest premiere sign-making company . . . Sat, 05 May 2012 01:30:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981310564 Marcus Paden 2012-05-05T01:30:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981301966 In this episode of Undercover Boss , the Philly Pretzel Factory and its CEO Dan DiZio are featured. Philly Pretzel Factory is the fastest growing pretzel company in the world. Headquartered in Philadelphia, . . . Tue, 01 May 2012 01:25:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981301966 Marcus Paden 2012-05-01T01:25:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981291251 In this episode of Harry's Law , Harry defends a juror who skipped out on deliberations, Adam teams up with Phoebe to defend a reality star being sued by her in-laws, and Cassie and Ollie try to define . . . Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:50:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981291251 Marcus Paden 2012-04-26T07:50:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981285507 On this episode of Undercover Boss , Chad Hollack goes undercover in his company, Budget Blinds. Headquartered in Orange County, CA Budget Blinds is the largest window covering franchise in the world. . . . Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:55:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981285507 Marcus Paden 2012-04-24T01:55:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981272315 In this episode of Harry's Law , Harry is still dealing with the client who wants his settlement money back because he injured himself. She tells him he's not getting the money back. Ollie asks Phoebe, . . . Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:30:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981272315 Marcus Paden 2012-04-19T03:30:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981252680 This episode of Undercover Boss follows Mark King, CEO of TaylorMade Golf Company. TaylorMade is the number one maker of high-end golf equipment in the world. Mark King has been with the company for . . . Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:35:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981252680 Marcus Paden 2012-04-10T03:35:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981252558 In this episode of Harry's Law , the firm takes on a couple of interesting cases: former client who shot himself in the head with a nail gun while Ollie and Cassie defend a woman charged with killing . . . Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:35:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981252558 Marcus Paden 2012-04-10T02:35:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981222055 In this episode of Harry's Law , Ollie and a group of men are searching a neighborhood looking for a young man. When they spot him, they all get out of the van and catch up to him. Ollie calls his name . . . Wed, 28 Mar 2012 03:25:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981222055 Marcus Paden 2012-03-28T03:25:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981208798 In this episode of Unforgettable , Carrie's mysterious caller is back. In a previous episode, a man was killing people and it was up to the team to find them before the murder. They killed a guy who . . . Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:15:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981208798 Marcus Paden 2012-03-22T06:15:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981202455 In this episode of Harry's Law , the law firm deals with three different cases: a principal and a student, a former client and his sister, and a former classmate of Adam. In the first case, Harry is . . . Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981202455 Marcus Paden 2012-03-19T04:00:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981181014 Sam Taylor, CEO of Oriental Trading Company is the headman in this episode of Undercover Boss . The Oriental Trading Company (OTC), headquartered in Omaha, NE, sells novelty, school, decor, and party . . . Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:05:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981181014 Marcus Paden 2012-03-12T01:05:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981166677 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is the second largest chicken restaurant in the world with over 2,000 locations, and is the next company featured on Undercover Boss . Lynne Zappone, Chief Talent Officer, is . . . Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:01:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981166677 Marcus Paden 2012-03-05T16:01:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981155611 Wall Street's one percent can feel your middle class pain. Millions of Americans struggled and continue to struggle in this improving, but still tough economic climate. People have lost their jobs, money . . . Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:05:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981155611 Marcus Paden 2012-03-01T19:05:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981155425 Suburgatory , like the rest of the world, has the four seasons. But the good people of Chatswin added a fifth season: croquet season. For Dallas, croquet season coincided with mating season, and she . . . Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:20:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981155425 Marcus Paden 2012-03-01T17:20:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981152499 The team on Unforgettable is immediately thrown into the thick of things when Roe shoots and kills a suspect. Roe fired because he thought he saw a gun but unfortunately, the suspect wasn't armed. In . . . Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:45:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981152499 Marcus Paden 2012-02-29T19:45:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981146558 The Undercover Boss in this episode is Bernt Bodal, CEO of American Seafoods. Mr. Bodal oversees one of the largest seafood companies in the United States. The CEO is a Norwegian immigrant who came . . . Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:05:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981146558 Marcus Paden 2012-02-27T16:05:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981139278 Chatswin, or Suburgatory as Tessa calls it, is the silly trend capital of the world. They've had the male nanny trend, the spotted owl trend, the British royal hat trend, and now, the divorce trend. . . . Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:50:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981139278 Marcus Paden 2012-02-23T19:50:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981135485 The groundskeeper who works at a baseball stadium brings his girlfriend to the field one late night to propose marriage. He gets down on one knee, presents the ring, and asks her to marry him. She lets . . . Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:06:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981135485 Marcus Paden 2012-02-22T14:06:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981124480 This episode of Undercover Boss follows Rick Silva, CEO of Checkers & Rally's, a double drive-thru fast food restaurant. The restaurant chain, headquartered in Tampa, FL, operates in 38 states around . . . Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:35:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981124480 Marcus Paden 2012-02-18T17:35:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981121601 Defunding of Planned Parenthood is a goal of a lot of conservatives and religious leaders because of abortions. The Susan G. Komen Foundation briefly appeased them by taking funding away before relenting . . . Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:40:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981121601 Marcus Paden 2012-02-17T16:40:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981118379 Ryan "The Body" Shay is once again victorious in the wrestling ring; he can't be beat. The raucous crowd cheers him on, lifts him on their shoulders, and carries him out of the gym. Tessa finds it sad . . . Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:30:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981118379 Marcus Paden 2012-02-16T19:30:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981115042 This episode of Unforgettable starts with Nina and Roe showing a picture of a woman to people on the street, asking if they've seen her. The woman, Kate Jordan, is a witness in a murder case but she's . . . Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:51:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981115042 Marcus Paden 2012-02-15T12:51:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981101168 In this episode of Suburgatory , Tessa is head over heels in love with her boyfriend, especially since he chose her over Dalia. Meanwhile, George is still upset over finding Lisa Shay's love box in Tessa's . . . Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:25:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981101168 Marcus Paden 2012-02-10T05:25:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981100240 Republicans are again holding their Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC) meeting in Washington D.C. this week. The normal roster of Republicans speaking are Mitt Romney, Sen. Jim DeMint, Sen. . . . Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:10:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981100240 Marcus Paden 2012-02-09T21:10:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981095861 At the start of this episode of Unforgettable , Carrie speeds through the streets of New York, sirens blaring and dodging cars, to get to a crime scene. She skids to a stop at a park and gets out of . . . Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:45:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981095861 Marcus Paden 2012-02-08T13:45:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981091987 Citizens of America, you've made a grave mistake recently; although you probably didn't realize it until now. You've allowed the perfect candidate to slip through your fingers by allowing the allure of . . . Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981091987 Marcus Paden 2012-02-07T13:00:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981090534 Rep. John Fleming (R-LA) is a staunch opponent of abortion and wants to outlaw the practice. During the hoopla over the Susan G. Komen Foundation's decision to defund Planned Parenthood, emotions ran . . . Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:55:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981090534 Marcus Paden 2012-02-06T19:55:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981090210 Mitt Romney and the rest of the Republican Party had a field day when the energy company Solyndra filed bankruptcy and shut down. The president and the Department of Energy provided subsidies for the . . . Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:35:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981090210 Marcus Paden 2012-02-06T17:35:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981084724 Just when you thought the Florida primary is in the past, Newt Gingrich is causing a dust-up. Newt Gingrich fighting for Florida delegates never crossed anyone's mind since the state's primary is winner-take-all. . . . Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:45:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981084724 Marcus Paden 2012-02-03T13:45:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981079412 Mitt Romney won Florida decisively last night with help from a huge number of negative ads by the campaign and his super PAC. Romney was soundly beaten in South Carolina as Newt Gingrich outdebated him . . . Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:25:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981079412 Marcus Paden 2012-02-01T11:25:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981073408 Located in Santa Rosa, CA, the second-largest family owned winery in the world is showcased on this episode of Undercover Boss . Rick Tigner, president of Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates oversees a company . . . Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:11:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981073408 Marcus Paden 2012-01-30T12:11:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981061315 Stephen Moore, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, appeared on Fox Business this past Monday to talk about the State of the Union address. As usual, those on the Fox network had a range of negative . . . Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:00:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981061315 Marcus Paden 2012-01-26T03:00:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981059516 President Obama delivered his third State of the Union address since taking office. As outlined in Article Two, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution, the purpose of the speech is to come before Congress . . . Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:00:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981059516 Marcus Paden 2012-01-25T18:00:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981053863 In one of her last acts as a congresswoman, Gabrielle Giffords met with other survivors of the Tucson shooting. As everyone is aware, Giffords and 13 others were wounded and six killed on January 8, 2011 . . . Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:35:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981053863 Marcus Paden 2012-01-24T00:35:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981053123 This new episode of Undercover Boss follows The Dwyer Group, a corporation made up of several companies focused on home and auto maintenance. Dina Dwyer-Owens heads the company as chairwoman and CEO. . . . Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:55:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981053123 Marcus Paden 2012-01-23T18:55:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981047250 Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) resigns her seat in Congress this week. As widely reported, Giffords, along with a number of other people were injured during a shooting rampage when Jared Loughner . . . Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:50:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981047250 Marcus Paden 2012-01-22T15:50:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981039442 The team from Harry's Law is involved in a poker game with a judge and an unknown man. The young man keeps calling everyone old and calling Harry moms. Everyone folds and it's down to Harry and the . . . Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:50:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981039442 Marcus Paden 2012-01-20T02:50:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981036336 The good folks in Suburgatory hold a charity event to provide lower lumbar massages for our troops. During the raffle for an all-expense paid trip to Atlantic City, Noah is telling George they need . . . Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:31:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981036336 Marcus Paden 2012-01-19T07:31:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981032338 Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker might face a recall after opponents collected enough signatures. In 2010, Republicans swept to power in a number of states after the continued decline of the U.S. economy. . . . Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:05:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981032338 Marcus Paden 2012-01-17T23:05:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981030363 Republicans have staged 21 debates since May of last year, with another one scheduled for today in South Carolina. The first debate in South Carolina was without former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman after he . . . Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:20:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981030363 Marcus Paden 2012-01-17T07:20:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981029525 CBS kicked off a new season of Undercover Boss this week with Stephen J. Cloobeck, CEO of Diamond Resorts, International, a timeshare company. He goes undercover as a worker looking for a job in hospitality. . . . Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:20:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981029525 Marcus Paden 2012-01-16T23:20:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981018900 This episode of Harry's Law finds Harry and Tommy in the middle of a lake in a duck blind with shotguns, waiting for the ducks to take flight. As Tommy is complaining about sitting in the cold doing . . . Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:25:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981018900 Marcus Paden 2012-01-12T20:25:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981015873 This episode of Suburgatory finds the Altman's in separate showers. Tessa is happy about how the water in their little town is always hot and gushing, unlike their place in Manhattan. As she is basking . . . Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:15:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981015873 Marcus Paden 2012-01-12T01:15:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981015105 This episode of Unforgettable finds the team investigating the death of Miles Novak, a 19-year-old sophomore in college. Miles' roommate brought a girl to their room for some private time. He pushes . . . Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:05:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981015105 Marcus Paden 2012-01-11T21:05:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981004537 After a couple of weeks off, the Republican debates came back in full force with two this past weekend. Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum rode a wave of support following a virtual tie in the Iowa caucus. . . . Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:40:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981004537 Marcus Paden 2012-01-09T05:40:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980914847 Chicago Bears Receiver Sam Hurd busted, in what must be the stupidest move by a professional athlete, during a federal drug sting by Homeland Security. The high-paid receiver got caught up in the sting . . . Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:35:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980914847 Marcus Paden 2011-12-15T18:35:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980914035 After eight years, 4,487 American deaths and 32,226 Americans wounded, the Iraq war is officially declared over. The Bush Administration sent troops into Iraq to overthrow former dictator Saddam Hussein . . . Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:10:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980914035 Marcus Paden 2011-12-15T14:10:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980913916 The Republican Party continues it seesaw ride in the race to find their presidential nominee. The latest darling in the "anybody but Mitt Romney' show is former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. He recently . . . Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:35:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980913916 Marcus Paden 2011-12-15T13:35:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980904328 After a short break, Carrie Wells and the team are back with a new episode of Unforgettable . The show starts with a couple of kids skateboarding through an abandoned mental hospital. One of the skaters . . . Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:50:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980904328 Marcus Paden 2011-12-14T06:50:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980873562 In this episode of Suburgatory , Tessa is giving George the ice treatment because of his relationship with Zoe. Later in the day, George breaks up with Zoe over Skype and says it's because he feels guilty . . . Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:20:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980873562 Marcus Paden 2011-12-08T03:20:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980873537 In this episode of Harry's Law , Harry and Ollie are in the DA's office trying to cut a deal for their client. She is accused of killing her disabled infant. The DA is offering murder and three years. . . . Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:05:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980873537 Marcus Paden 2011-12-08T03:05:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980865953 Whenever a politician decides to run for office, potential voters and the politician's opponents look at their record to see how he or she voted on previous issues. One reason is to see if the politician . . . Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:15:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980865953 Marcus Paden 2011-12-06T17:15:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980844897 The latest battle in Washington D.C. is how to pay for extending the payroll tax cut. Democrats want to pay for the continued cut by taxing wealthy Americans for luxury items such as yachts and jets. . . . Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:31:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980844897 Marcus Paden 2011-12-01T18:31:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980842908 Camryn Manheim makes a return visit to Harry's Law in her role as prosecutor Kim Mendelsohn and is involved in a case against a client of Tommy Jefferson. Tommy and Kim have a past and he tries to play . . . Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:00:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980842908 Marcus Paden 2011-12-01T03:00:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980811365 This episode of Suburgatory finds Tessa reminiscing about the loss of her and George's Thanksgiving tradition in Manhattan. They would go to Central Park and watch the parade balloons get inflated then . . . Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:51:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980811365 Marcus Paden 2011-11-24T12:51:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980805852 If you could remember everything, what would you use it for? At the start of this episode of Unforgettable , Carrie uses her ability to play in an illegal poker game. She's doing a lot of winning when . . . Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:50:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980805852 Marcus Paden 2011-11-23T06:50:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980804459 Rep. Don Young (R-AK) is not a household name outside of Alaska and those involved with oil drilling. Most committee meetings are boring or uninspiring, and the members of said committee use the time . . . Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:06:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980804459 Marcus Paden 2011-11-22T22:06:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980803652 Freshman Congressman Joe Walsh seems to attract controversy when he speaks. During his short time in office, he's taken shots at the president, Sen. John McCain, and wall street protesters, to name a . . . Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:20:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980803652 Marcus Paden 2011-11-22T16:20:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980800138 Recall efforts are underway in Wisconsin against a number of Republicans. In an effort to save their jobs, Wisconsin Republicans sue to rig the recall election in their favor. Republicans in the Midwestern . . . Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:40:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980800138 Marcus Paden 2011-11-22T01:40:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980781219 Tessa Altman turns sweet sixteen on this episode of Suburgatory. George tells Tessa she should have a party and Tessa says a couple of friends are coming over for pizza. George tells her not to worry . . . Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:36:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980781219 Marcus Paden 2011-11-17T07:36:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980781194 This episode of Harry's Law starts with a dramatic video of a young man firing a gun into a crowd. The prosecutor tells the jury the defendant is not crazy or mentally handicapped, he is in fact a killer. . . . Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:25:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980781194 Marcus Paden 2011-11-17T07:25:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980778662 This episode of Unforgettable starts with a distracted driver talking to her mother on the phone. She bumps a couple of cars while parallel parking then gathers her belongings. As she turns to walk . . . Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:21:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980778662 Marcus Paden 2011-11-16T16:21:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980747112 Do you enjoy hunting wildlife? This episode of Harry's Law has Harry preparing to go on vacation, and her idea of hunting is shooting birds. She tells Tommy, Adam, and Cassie that if any emergencies . . . Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:15:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980747112 Marcus Paden 2011-11-10T03:15:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980744337 Did you ever get stuck behind a difficult shopper at the grocery store? At the start of this episode of Unforgettable , Carrie is patiently waiting to buy a bottle of water and a candy bar at a convenience . . . Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:41:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980744337 Marcus Paden 2011-11-09T13:41:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980741841 In tonight's election in Mississippi, voters defeat Personhood initiative. This is the second defeat nationwide for Republicans. The bill's purpose was to define life as beginning at fertilization. The . . . Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:25:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980741841 Marcus Paden 2011-11-09T01:25:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980741276 The first lost for Republicans leading the charge against unions and public employees came, not in Wisconsin, in Ohio. Voters took voting booths to reject collective bargaining restrictions put into place . . . Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:45:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980741276 Marcus Paden 2011-11-08T22:45:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980739559 Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) is known for controversial and outlandish statements. Earlier in her career, Bachmann said Congress had communist in their circle. She's also made incorrect historical references . . . Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:40:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980739559 Marcus Paden 2011-11-08T15:40:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980718696 Sometimes people say things that are out of the ordinary. Sometimes they say things that are part of their history. And sometimes people say things that get them in trouble. Texas State Rep. Larry Taylor . . . Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:10:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980718696 Marcus Paden 2011-11-04T19:10:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980712005 The Ann Coulter "our blacks" statement hit a nerve. Whenever conservative pundit Ann Coulter is involved, the topic is sure to create a firestorm. Ann is known for her comments championing the conservative . . . Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:30:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980712005 Marcus Paden 2011-11-03T16:30:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980708673 After taking a week off, Harry's Law is back with some familiar faces. Puck, played by Paul McCrane, is charged with aiding and abetting a kidnapping. In reality, he negotiated the safe return of the . . . Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:01:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980708673 Marcus Paden 2011-11-03T03:01:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980708305 Are you involved in charity work? In this episode of Suburgatory , Tessa sees the people in her town as wasteful. While walking to school in the rain, she sees a man watering his lawn and other lawn . . . Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:35:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980708305 Marcus Paden 2011-11-03T01:35:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980704530 This episode of Unforgettable starts with a flashback to the end of last week's episode. Carrie pulls some papers out of her bag and her mother sees a drawing of a man, a sketch of the man who allegedly . . . Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:15:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980704530 Marcus Paden 2011-11-02T13:15:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980663789 Do you enjoy Halloween? This episode of Suburgatory finds Tessa and George in the Halloween spirit, decorating their front yard. This is the first Halloween where they celebrate with fake blood and . . . Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:15:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980663789 Marcus Paden 2011-10-27T01:15:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980660613 This episode of Unforgettable starts with Al and Carrie visiting her mother in a nursing home. Before reaching her mother, Carrie is on the phone talking about something to do with her sister's murder. . . . Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:31:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980660613 Marcus Paden 2011-10-26T14:31:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980631438 Troops stationed in Iraq are coming home. President Obama, in a national address, said all the troops in the Mideast country are leaving and will be home for the holidays. After more than nine years of . . . Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:40:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980631438 Marcus Paden 2011-10-21T15:40:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980620832 On this week's episode of Harry's Law , Harry comes into the office with black sunglasses and a raging hangover. Cassie greets her with a new client Richard Cross, played by Jason Alexander of Seinfeld . . . Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:25:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980620832 Marcus Paden 2011-10-20T03:25:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980620392 George and Tessa continue to deal with the monotony of Suburgatory when during breakfast Tessa hears sirens! This excites her because it reminds of her of home. She rushes outside to see what happened. . . . Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:35:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980620392 Marcus Paden 2011-10-20T01:35:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980617418 Do you enjoy spending time with colleagues outside of work? This episode of Unforgettable starts with Det. Carrie Walsh and Det. Al Burns participating in a NYPD bowling league. It appears Carrie is . . . Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:01:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980617418 Marcus Paden 2011-10-19T14:01:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980611478 Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum is staking his presidential candidacy on being the ultra conservative. He opposes abortion no matter the circumstance, he voted against the Family and Medical Leave . . . Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:40:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980611478 Marcus Paden 2011-10-18T19:40:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980577935 Anita Perry, wife of presidential candidate Gov. Rick Perry, has been in the spotlight recently for various comments. Most recently she said her husband was getting beat up in debates because of his faith. . . . Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:30:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980577935 Marcus Paden 2011-10-14T18:30:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980563673 Harry's Law starts with Harry walking into the office and is in her usual surly mood. She immediately runs into Puck, played by Paul McCrane, formerly of ER , the former district attorney Harry battled . . . Thu, 13 Oct 2011 06:50:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980563673 Marcus Paden 2011-10-13T06:50:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980562433 Have you ever competed with another parent? That's the situation George faces in this episode of Suburgatory . He answers the door, and no one is there but a bag with Tessa's name on it. He brings it . . . Thu, 13 Oct 2011 03:20:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980562433 Marcus Paden 2011-10-13T03:20:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980556652 Fact-Checking the Republican Debate The presidential hopefuls squared off at the Republican debate last night at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. The candidates made a lot of statements, a lot . . . Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:35:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980556652 Marcus Paden 2011-10-12T13:35:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980555612 What if you could complete the New York Times crossword puzzle in five minutes? That's how this episode of Unforgettable starts. Det. Carrie Wells is sitting in a restaurant timing herself while she . . . Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:35:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980555612 Marcus Paden 2011-10-12T11:35:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980548535 Never do anything to get your car held by the FBI. That's the lesson one insurance company learned recently. If the federal government holds on to your property and loses it, damages it, or alters it, . . . Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:10:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980548535 Marcus Paden 2011-10-11T20:10:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980547214 Herman Cain is enjoying lots of success after his victory in the Florida Straw Poll. Recent polls put Cain into second place behind Mitt Romney, and not by much. What does recent political success and . . . Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:20:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980547214 Marcus Paden 2011-10-11T16:20:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980546434 Mitt Romney moved back into the lead for the Republican nomination recently and is once again in the hot seat. The former governor is yet to come up with a substantial answer for how his massive health . . . Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:40:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980546434 Marcus Paden 2011-10-11T14:40:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980495675 This week's episode of Harry's Law is the start of the Eric Sanders murder trial. Eric has been accused of killing his wife and Harry, along with her team of Adam, Ollie, and Cassie, are defending him. . . . Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:15:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980495675 Marcus Paden 2011-10-06T06:15:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980493815 Have you ever lived somewhere unbearable? Then you know all about Suburgatory . Last episode left Tessa Altman and her father George in their new neighborhood far away from city life. Now both have to . . . Thu, 06 Oct 2011 02:45:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980493815 Marcus Paden 2011-10-06T02:45:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980491708 Herman Cain won the Florida straw poll and his poll numbers are rising. This means people pay more attention to what he says. Sensing his opportunity to out-Bachmann fellow presidential candidate Rep. . . . Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:20:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980491708 Marcus Paden 2011-10-05T22:20:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980484715 What would you do if you could remember everything you ever did or said? On Unforgettable, Det. Carrie Wells uses her skills to catch the bad guys and play three games of chess simultaneously. During . . . Wed, 05 Oct 2011 06:50:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980484715 Marcus Paden 2011-10-05T06:50:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980478150 Mitt Romney's campaign struggled mightily in light of Michele Bachmann's straw poll win in Ames, IA and the entrance of Gov. Rick Perry. Romney's poll numbers have been on a seesaw ride since the beginning, . . . Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:35:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980478150 Marcus Paden 2011-10-04T18:35:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980477950 Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) became the protagonist to President Obama immediately after the 2008 presidential election. Since then, the two men fought back and forth, and it is more than political. . . . Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:00:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980477950 Marcus Paden 2011-10-04T18:00:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980427133 The fight over the controversial health care law may finally be reaching its end. Republicans won back control of the House after Democrats passed the historic bill. Conservatives argued the bill overreached, . . . Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:10:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980427133 Marcus Paden 2011-09-29T15:10:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980424055 Suburgatory is a story about a teenage girl and her father; mom left soon after birth. Tessa Altman, played by Jane Levy and her father George Altman, played by Jeremy Sisto lived in Manhattan until . . . Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:45:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980424055 Marcus Paden 2011-09-29T07:45:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980423621 Last week's episode of Harry's Law ended with Harry's arrest on charges of jury tampering. She recently took on a case with a former colleague, Ollie Richard, which pits her against Hosanna Roseanna, . . . Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:40:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980423621 Marcus Paden 2011-09-29T06:40:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980416081 In this second episode of Unforgettable , Det. Carrie Wells, played by Poppy Montgomery, formerly of Without a Trace, is playing bingo with her mother and friends. Wells is playfully accused of counting . . . Wed, 28 Sep 2011 06:55:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980416081 Marcus Paden 2011-09-28T06:55:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980383231 Michele Bachmann (R-MN) continues on her campaign of bad information and misinformation. The Minnesota congresswoman has a history of giving people the wrong information, saying incorrect things, and . . . Sat, 24 Sep 2011 01:40:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980383231 Marcus Paden 2011-09-24T01:40:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980373388 Michele Bachmann (R-MN) toured a meat plant in Iowa on Tuesday. The visual of Bachmann standing among a bunch of dead meat hanging on hooks is striking. It basically sums up her floundering campaign. . . . Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:40:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980373388 Marcus Paden 2011-09-22T19:40:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980372073 Mitt Romney wants you to know he's just a common man. Just because he is very wealthy, doesn't mean he cannot relate to you. He wants you to know he enjoys the same things you do and feels your pain. . . . Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:30:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980372073 Marcus Paden 2011-09-22T16:30:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980366135 Harry's Law second season premiered on NBC today with a new time slot and new cast members. The show's first season had a time slot on Mondays. Parenthood is in that slot and Harry's Law moved . . . Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980366135 Marcus Paden 2011-09-22T04:00:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980308916 Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) started the presidential campaign as the Tea Party darling. Before being dethroned by Gov. Rick Perry, she spent a lot of time in Iowa and ultimately won the Ames straw poll. . . . Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:20:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980308916 Marcus Paden 2011-09-17T00:20:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980303460 Since Gov. Rick Perry joined the presidential race, the other Republican candidates are playing catch-up in what has quickly become a two-man race. After winning the Ames, Iowa straw poll, Rep. Michele . . . Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:50:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980303460 Marcus Paden 2011-09-16T14:50:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980284319 Polls supposedly test the pulse and heartbeat of America in terms of politics. Although the polls only check a small sampling of the population, it gives politicians, pundits, and voters an idea about . . . Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:30:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980284319 Marcus Paden 2011-09-15T00:30:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980281049 President Obama, since unveiling his jobs plan before a joint session of Congress, is traveling the country telling the citizens what his plans include. Obama officially sent the American Jobs Act to . . . Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:15:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980281049 Marcus Paden 2011-09-14T17:15:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980270132 President Obama, five days after addressing Congress and one day after sending the American Jobs act to Capitol Hill, is taking his message to the streets and citizens of the United States. After the . . . Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:15:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980270132 Marcus Paden 2011-09-13T19:15:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980263966 President Obama officially sent his jobs bill to Congress yesterday. The president outlined the high points of his American Jobs Act in an address to a joint session of Congress on September 8th. Obama . . . Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:00:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980263966 Marcus Paden 2011-09-13T07:00:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980262333 Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX) is enjoying early, unprecedented running room during the Republican primary season. Since his entry into the race, Perry vaulted to the front of the pack without looking back. He . . . Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:25:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980262333 Marcus Paden 2011-09-13T03:25:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980209781 The much-anticipated jobs plan, the American Jobs Act, was unveiled this evening. The president started his speech by appealing to the American Dream and the greatness of the United States. He said government . . . Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:50:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980209781 Marcus Paden 2011-09-08T20:50:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980208502 The federal appeals court of Virginia tossed two cases against the Affordable Health Care Act passed by Congress. It is the latest in a long line of cases around the country. The appeals courts around . . . Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:45:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980208502 Marcus Paden 2011-09-08T17:45:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980207955 Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) is not serious about cutting the deficit. The committee met for the first time today. The meeting focused only on opening statements and self-governing rules but that didn't stop the . . . Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:35:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980207955 Marcus Paden 2011-09-08T16:35:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980196506 The Post Office, officially known as the United States Postal Service, is facing an increasing bleak future and a quick ending if Congress doesn't act, according to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe. . . . Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:50:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980196506 Marcus Paden 2011-09-07T18:50:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980187463 Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani became famous for his "leadership" during the attacks on September 11th. Ever since then, he's been milking it for all it's worth. As then-Senator Joe Biden said, Rudy . . . Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:20:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980187463 Marcus Paden 2011-09-07T00:20:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980183213 A preview of the jobs plan proposed by Mitt Romney appeared in USA Today. In an editorial piece, Romney gives a sneak peak into what he would do as president. The plan, so far as detailed, follows the . . . Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:45:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980183213 Marcus Paden 2011-09-06T15:45:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980182548 Michelle Bachmann's campaign is seeing a couple of defections from her presidential campaign. There is usually two reasons political campaigns see a shakeup in staff: the campaign is stagnant and need . . . Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:50:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980182548 Marcus Paden 2011-09-06T13:50:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980181302 President Obama became the darling of the unions and labor industry. His election as president gave those sectors great hopes of job creation and help for the middle class. But with over two-and-a-half . . . Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:50:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980181302 Marcus Paden 2011-09-06T11:50:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980151568 Sarah Palin is revving up the tour bus again to head over to Iowa. The Tea Party favorite will once again speak to the faithful and tell them how great the Republicans are and how awful the Democrats . . . Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:15:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980151568 Marcus Paden 2011-09-03T03:15:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980149741 Rep. Joe Walsh (R-IL) called President Obama "idiotic" this week. This continued, and uncharacteristic disrespect for the presidency is unfortunate. Most likely he was playing to the Tea Party base, but . . . Fri, 02 Sep 2011 23:15:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980149741 Marcus Paden 2011-09-02T23:15:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980138988 Some Wisconsin teachers used the last arrow in their quiver and chose to retire. After a long collective bargaining battle with Gov. Walker and the Republicans, those who became eligible took advantage . . . Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:10:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980138988 Marcus Paden 2011-09-02T00:10:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980138403 Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX), the new darling of the Republican Party, stirred the pot when he entered the race to become the GOP nominee for the presidency. He immediately shot to the top of list of potential . . . Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:05:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980138403 Marcus Paden 2011-09-01T23:05:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980135992 President Obama's job speech is one of the most important speeches in his career so far. What is normally a quiet, not newsworthy event of scheduling a speech turned into a display of childish behavior . . . Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:10:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980135992 Marcus Paden 2011-09-01T18:10:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980128556 Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) caused a firestorm when he spoke out against more money for FEMA to help Hurricane Irene victims. Cantor is holding fast to the Tea Party idea of no more deficit spending. . . . Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:25:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980128556 Marcus Paden 2011-09-01T02:25:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980123201 With the date rapidly approaching, President Obama requested a joint session of congress for his jobs speech. Not only is the President requesting a joint session, he is requesting a primetime slot, 8 . . . Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:15:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980123201 Marcus Paden 2011-08-31T14:15:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980055937 Sheboygan Mayor Bob Ryan is in hot water over his drinking. After an incident that occurred while Ryan was drunk a couple of weeks ago, the Sheboygan City Council is looking to remove the mayor from office. . . . Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:50:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980055937 Marcus Paden 2011-08-25T16:50:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979427080 Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) along with other leaders receive various perks for their positions. One of the perks the leaders receive is money for official expenses. When Republicans regained . . . Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:55:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979427080 Marcus Paden 2011-06-09T20:55:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979426943 Newt Gingrich apparently thinks winning the GOP nomination is as simple as stating his intention to run for the presidency. After formally announcing his candidacy, condemning Rep. Paul Ryan's budget . . . Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:15:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979426943 Marcus Paden 2011-06-09T20:15:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979372223 A Wisconsin circuit court judge ruled on the governor's union-busting bill, and it is not good news for Scott Walker. Judge Maryann Sumi, the Dane County judge who's had the case almost from the beginning, . . . Thu, 26 May 2011 18:00:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979372223 Marcus Paden 2011-05-26T18:00:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979340071 Rick Santorum, former Republican senator from Pennsylvania, received a temporary reprieve of criticism thanks to the Arnold Schwarzenegger scandal but today is his day. The 2012 presidential hopeful is . . . Wed, 18 May 2011 15:10:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979340071 Marcus Paden 2011-05-18T15:10:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979323929 The Donald turned his father's business into an empire because of his work and brashness. Recently, he decided to stop building projects and just licenses his name to others. This way he gets to make . . . Fri, 13 May 2011 19:35:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979323929 Marcus Paden 2011-05-13T19:35:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979323882 By now everyone knows Donald Trump is stirring up trouble coming into the 2012 presidential election. Donald, according to Donald, got President Obama to release his long form birth certificate. Most . . . Fri, 13 May 2011 19:20:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979323882 Marcus Paden 2011-05-13T19:20:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979313638 A police officer's comment sparked an outcry and inspired a movement. Constable Michael Sanguinetti taught a personal safety class to a group of female students at York University in Toronto, Ontario, . . . Wed, 11 May 2011 00:05:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979313638 Marcus Paden 2011-05-11T00:05:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979311632 Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker campaigned against accepting federal funds to build a high-speed train from Milwaukee to Madison because he did not want state mony to fund its operation. When he became . . . Tue, 10 May 2011 13:30:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979311632 Marcus Paden 2011-05-10T13:30:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979308162 The leaders of Pakistan are falling all over themselves to find an excuse in light of the news that the world's most wanted terrorist was living in their own backyard. The standard answer so far is the . . . Mon, 09 May 2011 15:45:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979308162 Marcus Paden 2011-05-09T15:45:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979296328 Pakistan is used to being under scrutiny from the United States because of their efforts in the war on terror. The country often gets accused of helping hide terrorists or aiding them in their efforts. . . . Thu, 05 May 2011 20:35:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979296328 Marcus Paden 2011-05-05T20:35:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979292487 Small business owners are the cornerstone of the Republican's plan to make the Bush tax cuts permanent. They argue the tax cuts help small business owners to exist, survive, expand, and hire more employees. . . . Wed, 04 May 2011 18:00:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979292487 Marcus Paden 2011-05-04T18:00:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979270571 The assault on public workers continues as state Democrats, the usually union-friendly party, voted to strip all public workers of their rights to collectively bargain on healthcare. The bill passed 111-42, . . . Thu, 28 Apr 2011 02:35:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979270571 Marcus Paden 2011-04-28T02:35:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979268879 If you thought birthers would put an end to the conspiracies following the release of President Obama's long form birth certificate, you would be wrong. A new conspiracy has cropped up mere hours after . . . Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:55:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979268879 Marcus Paden 2011-04-27T13:55:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979268486 With the release of President Obama's birth certificate, Donald Trump no longer has a reason to think about running for president. He had no other issue to talk about besides the president's birth certificate. . . . Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:55:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979268486 Marcus Paden 2011-04-27T11:55:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979250540 The final chapter in the John Ensign saga has been written. The junior senator from Nevada resigned his senate seat today after becoming the focus of a Senate Ethics Committee and FBI investigation into . . . Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:05:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979250540 Marcus Paden 2011-04-21T21:05:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979247956 Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and his administration have once again appointed a person to a position for which they are unqualified. This is becoming a disturbing pattern for the governor and his administration . . . Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:35:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979247956 Marcus Paden 2011-04-21T03:35:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979229300 Republicans in the House got a taste of their own parliamentary medicine when they had to quickly change votes to prevent their own bill from passing. The vote was on an alternative budget plan presented . . . Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:35:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979229300 Marcus Paden 2011-04-15T17:35:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979226559 During testimony on Capitol Hill, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker told the panel that sometimes, bipartisanship is not so good. This was in response to his measures to effectively bust unions in Wisconsin. . . . Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979226559 Marcus Paden 2011-04-15T00:00:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979226496 Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge MaryAnn Sumi dismissed one of the three lawsuits filed against the state and the Walker Administration. The lawsuits deal with the passage of the governor’s bill to . . . Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:45:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979226496 Marcus Paden 2011-04-14T23:45:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979225596 The bill to fund the government for the rest of the year has been passed. With a vote of 260-167, congress avoided shutting down the government for the first time in 15 years. The deal was worked out . . . Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:50:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979225596 Marcus Paden 2011-04-14T17:50:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979225260 Jimmer Fredette, star basketball player for BYU, had a whirlwind season. His team finished with a record of 32-5 and he led the nation in scoring with over 31 points per game. The team defeated Wofford . . . Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:40:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979225260 Marcus Paden 2011-04-14T15:40:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979221797 In what is sure to be the tweets of the year, and a huge source of embarassment for Sen. Jon Kyl, yesterday was dedicated to mocking Kyl for his inaccurate fact and subsequent walk back. Stephen Colbert . . . Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:15:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979221797 Marcus Paden 2011-04-13T18:15:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979221491 Reid Ribble is a freshman congressman from Wisconsin and is a member of the budget committee in the House of Representatives. Rep. Ribble is taking a path not tread by Republicans because it is usually . . . Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:30:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979221491 Marcus Paden 2011-04-13T16:30:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979219044 Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is meddling in the affairs of local government again. This time, his battle is over a sick leave ordinance scheduled to take effect in Milwaukee. The governor continues . . . Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:10:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979219044 Marcus Paden 2011-04-13T03:10:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979217619 Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker was in Florida last Friday trying to drum up money for Republican state senators facing possible recall elections this summer. Apparently the governor’s trip was . . . Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:00:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979217619 Marcus Paden 2011-04-12T19:00:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979216221 People all over the world adore IKEA. Their inexpensive products allow people to redecorate their homes without spending a lot of money. The warehouse store is a dream for those who like to browse and . . . Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:55:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979216221 Marcus Paden 2011-04-12T11:55:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979214554 Never one to miss an opportunity to grandstand, Rep. Darell Issa (R-CA), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform committee, invited Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker to testify before his . . . Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:50:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979214554 Marcus Paden 2011-04-12T00:50:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979202338 Not willing to sit by and wait for Judge MaryAnn Sumi to make her ruling, the Walker Administration in Wisconsin has taken its case to the state Supreme Court in the hopes the higher court will vote in . . . Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:25:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979202338 Marcus Paden 2011-04-08T15:25:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979199412 Yesterday’s election in Wisconsin pitted Assistant Attorney General JoAnne Kloppenburg against current justice David Prosser. In the beginning, Prosser had a commanding lead. After Governor Walker . . . Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:30:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979199412 Marcus Paden 2011-04-07T21:30:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979198794 It takes a lot of bravado to believe that you alone have the ideas necessary to fix the problems of your constituency; most politicians have that bravado. It is imperative that those running for office . . . Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:30:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979198794 Marcus Paden 2011-04-07T16:30:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979198545 This story continues to evolve practically everyday. Brian Deschane, son of the vice president and lobbyist for the Wisconsin Builders Association, resigned from his post a couple of days after the governor . . . Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:35:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979198545 Marcus Paden 2011-04-07T15:35:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979194908 The nation has had its eye on the state of Wisconsin since late January when Governor Scott Walker unveiled his union-busting bill. Yesterday’s election turned into a referendum on the governor . . . Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:15:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979194908 Marcus Paden 2011-04-06T16:15:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979192853 For the first time this season, the Milwaukee Brewers can place a notch on the W side of the column. The Brewers have been struggling as of late to put runs on the board and keep the opposing team off . . . Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:10:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979192853 Marcus Paden 2011-04-06T03:10:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979192776 Yesterday, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker took a beating in the press after it was learned that his biggest contributor’s son got a high-paying job in the administration. The son did not have a . . . Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:40:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979192776 Marcus Paden 2011-04-06T02:40:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979191775 Today is primary Election Day in many communities around the country. Las Vegas, for example, is voting for a new mayor. Lincoln, Nebraska is voting on a mayor, city council, and school board. Voters . . . Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:00:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979191775 Marcus Paden 2011-04-05T17:00:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979191565 Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) unveiled his proposed budget to the country today. The proposal, according to Ryan, will save the government money over the long run and prevent a financial meltdown similar . . . Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:55:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979191565 Marcus Paden 2011-04-05T15:55:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979188727 The Milwaukee Brewers start the 2011 MLB season winless in four tries after losing to the Atlanta Braves today. Bullpen pitching continues to be a problem for the team as another hurler gives up home . . . Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:20:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979188727 Marcus Paden 2011-04-04T19:20:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979188242 Opening day started out well for the Brewers but their bullpen let them down in the end. Although the game was close and they lost in a heartbreaker to the Reds, the Brewers had hope for the next two . . . Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:55:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979188242 Marcus Paden 2011-04-04T16:55:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979188063 Perhaps the Wisconsin governor’s administration did not get the memo that the state is broke. Once again, Scott Walker has been accused of handing out a job as a payment for supporting his election . . . Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:50:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979188063 Marcus Paden 2011-04-04T15:50:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979181271 In what may be the strangest thing to happen in the House of Representatives in a long time, House Republicans passed a bill that is unconstitutional. The Republicans, if you remember, took control of . . . Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:45:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979181271 Marcus Paden 2011-04-01T21:45:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979180839 For those looking for a quick resolution to Wisconsin’s union-busting bill, you are going to be disappointed. Judge Maryann Sumi of Dane County decided to maintain the restraining order on Governor . . . Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:35:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979180839 Marcus Paden 2011-04-01T17:35:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979179496 Living the fantasy of every baseball fan, Cincinnati Reds catcher Ramon Hernandez hit a three-run homer with two men on base and two outs to win the game. The home-run capped a four run inning to steal . . . Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:40:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979179496 Marcus Paden 2011-04-01T07:40:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979178085 The first person has been charged with sending threatening e-mail messages to lawmakers in Wisconsin. Since Governor Walker introduced his union-busting bill, hundreds of thousands of protesters, for . . . Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:15:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979178085 Marcus Paden 2011-03-31T20:15:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979177780 After ruling for the second time on the restraining order for the Wisconsin union-busting bill, saying the order was still in valid, Judge Maryann Sumi formally declared the bill as not in effect. The . . . Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:20:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979177780 Marcus Paden 2011-03-31T16:20:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979173304 The Wisconsin governor and his administration have once again been stopped in their attempt to publish and implement their union-busting bill. In another court hearing today, Judge MaryAnn Sumi once again . . . Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:05:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979173304 Marcus Paden 2011-03-30T11:05:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979173822 In what has become a yearly rite of passage, Rick Reilly writes another article without any concern about the subject. This time his keyboard is aimed at BYU star Jimmer Fredette and Mormonism. This is . . . Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:10:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979173822 Marcus Paden 2011-03-30T03:10:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979169390 Spending time in church worshipping God and fellowshipping with friends is a big part of American’s lives. Small groups, potlucks, birthday parties, and football games bring people closer together, . . . Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:25:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979169390 Marcus Paden 2011-03-28T16:25:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979169326 Apparently court injunctions do not matter the people running the governor’s administration in Wisconsin. In a move that is sure to draw ire from all parts of the state, the Walker Administration . . . Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:45:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979169326 Marcus Paden 2011-03-28T15:45:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979162706 In what seems to be an inability to keep foot out of mouth, another official in Indiana loses his job because of a digital message. Johnson County deputy prosecutor Carlos F. Lam resigned from his position . . . Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:25:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979162706 Marcus Paden 2011-03-25T17:25:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979161297 The battle over the fate of unions in Wisconsin continues to rage as the law moves from the appeals panel to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. All three judges, in a unanimous decision, decided the higher . . . Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:30:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979161297 Marcus Paden 2011-03-25T07:30:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979157423 State leaders are working on limiting the collective bargaining rights of public employees. An Alaska state representative is introducing legislation to curtail the collective bargaining rights of their . . . Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:10:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979157423 Marcus Paden 2011-03-23T21:10:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979154580 After almost two weeks since the first major earthquake struck Japan, the death toll continues to rise and survivors are still being found. What has not developed yet, and probably won't for some time, . . . Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:00:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979154580 Marcus Paden 2011-03-22T15:00:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979152494 The governor of Wisconsin and his Republicans cohorts continue to prove their budget repair bill’s purpose was to bust unions and not to alleviate any financial hardships. Since collective bargaining . . . Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:30:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979152494 Marcus Paden 2011-03-21T19:30:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979146252 In a moment of incredible bravado or heeding bad advice, South Carolina Governor Nikki Hailey announced she is creating a report card system for legislators in the South Carolina government. Governor . . . Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:10:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979146252 Marcus Paden 2011-03-18T15:10:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979143330 In a rebuke of Wisconsin Senate Republicans who quickly convened a committee meeting to pass through the union-busting measure to a full vote in the Senate, Ismael Ozanne, the Dane County District Attorney . . . Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:55:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979143330 Marcus Paden 2011-03-18T14:55:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979147223 In a temporary setback for Wisconsin Governor Walker and Republicans in the legislation, a judge issued a temporary restraining order, preventing the bill from being printed and implemented. This is the . . . Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:50:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979147223 Marcus Paden 2011-03-18T14:50:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979146214 Since the Wisconsin legislator, along with the governor, hastily passed their union-busting bill, Democrats in the state have vowed to recall all Republican members in the senate. Republicans decided . . . Fri, 18 Mar 2011 03:05:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979146214 Marcus Paden 2011-03-18T03:05:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979145625 In response to public unions gearing up to boycott businesses who have executives supporting Governor Walker, the pro-business group Wisconsin Manufacturer’s and Commerce (WMC) kick-started a . . . Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:55:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979145625 Marcus Paden 2011-03-17T20:55:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979144973 In today's society where athletes are viewed as spoiled, greedy, and self absorbed, four NBA players' actions tell a different story. Corey Maggette, Marko Jaric, Chris Kaman, and Elton Brand came together . . . Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:50:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979144973 Marcus Paden 2011-03-17T13:50:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979143794 Prisoner Kensley Hawkins is a convicted felon in the Illinois prison system. Over 30 years ago, in 1980, Hawkins was convicted of murder for killing a man and attempted murder for trying to kill two Chicago . . . Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:55:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979143794 Marcus Paden 2011-03-17T01:55:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979143746 Apparently March 16, 2011 was a day of what is known as the silly season in politics. RNC Chairman Reince Priebus must surely have better things to do with his time, perhaps dealing with a $22 million . . . Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:30:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979143746 Marcus Paden 2011-03-17T01:30:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979143030 Newt Gingrich continues to highlight his past infidelities in any interview he participates in lately. Although he has not announced whether he is running for president or not, he convened an exploratory . . . Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:35:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979143030 Marcus Paden 2011-03-16T16:35:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979140863 Fallout from the Wisconsin Republican legislator's vote to dissolve 50 years of collective bargaining rights for public workers took an unexpected turn today. Efforts are underway to recall the eight . . . Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:15:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979140863 Marcus Paden 2011-03-15T18:15:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979140850 In the aftermath of the union-busting bill passing in Wisconsin, several businesses have been thrust into the spotlight for their corporate executives support of Governor Scott Walker. Public unions and . . . Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:55:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979140850 Marcus Paden 2011-03-15T17:55:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979139325 As the fallout from the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan is still being calculated, the Japanese government and those in charge of the nuclear power plants are urgently trying to avert a catastrophe. . . . Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:45:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979139325 Marcus Paden 2011-03-15T09:45:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979138267 The NPR sting video with executives saying some unsavory things about Republicans and the Tea Party has a lot of people up in arms. James O’Keefe, he of undercover video sting operations, . . . Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:35:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979138267 Marcus Paden 2011-03-14T15:35:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979136313 USC Men’s Head Basketball Coach Kevin O’Neill was suspended for his team’s Friday night semifinal game against Arizona in the Pac-10 tournament because of an incident earlier in the . . . Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:50:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979136313 Marcus Paden 2011-03-13T18:50:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979135154 Two athletic teens in as many weeks have died while participating in sports for their schools. One student died playing basketball, and the other student died at track practice. Each student is required . . . Sun, 13 Mar 2011 03:55:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979135154 Marcus Paden 2011-03-13T03:55:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979133207 The 2011 NFL season has just been thrown into doubt and a tailspin, as talks between the league and the players union break down. Players had been asking for more money and the records of finances from . . . Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:30:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979133207 Marcus Paden 2011-03-11T18:30:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979133178 The massive 8.9 earthquake that rocked the island nation of Japan continues to cause problems for the officials of the country. Massive damage in the area has displaced many of their residents, and another . . . Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:05:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979133178 Marcus Paden 2011-03-11T18:05:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979132840 After three weeks of political fighting that saw hundreds of thousands protesters converge on Madison, Wisconsin to fight the governor’s union-busting bill, the Republicans managed to find a way . . . Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:25:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979132840 Marcus Paden 2011-03-11T15:25:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979131038 Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House and possible presidential candidate took to the airwaves of the Christian Broadcast Network (CBN) to talk about his Christian beliefs and to explain his past . . . Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:50:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979131038 Marcus Paden 2011-03-10T18:50:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979130772 In the wake of the hastily arranged committee meeting to move the collective bargaining bill to the Wisconsin Senate for passage, protesters being forcibly removed from the capitol, and reporters temporarily . . . Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:45:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979130772 Marcus Paden 2011-03-10T15:45:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979130714 The firestorm created March 9, 2011 by Wisconsin Senate Republicans continue to burn as today protesters and reporters were temporarily barred from entering the state capitol, with some protesters forcibly . . . Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:05:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979130714 Marcus Paden 2011-03-10T15:05:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979130480 Currently, debit card users are allowed to spend up to a certain amount, between $300 and $1,500 a day, at retailers. This is allowed on one transaction or multiple transactions throughout the day. Recent . . . Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:50:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979130480 Marcus Paden 2011-03-10T12:50:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979130385 A firestorm erupted in Wisconsin on March 9, 2011 when the Senate Republicans ran an end-around to get their union-busting bill passed without Senate Democrats in attendance. The Democrats left the state . . . Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:50:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979130385 Marcus Paden 2011-03-10T11:50:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979128568 With the United States mired in two wars in Muslim countries, officials are not warm to the idea of stretching the military even further by coordinating or participating in an no-fly zone over the airspace . . . Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:15:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979128568 Marcus Paden 2011-03-10T10:15:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979129430 It should be clear by now, based on the actions of the Wisconsin senate, that Governor Walker’s plan to strip collective bargaining rights from public workers never had anything to do with the Wisconsin . . . Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:05:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979129430 Marcus Paden 2011-03-10T01:05:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979128721 NPR has been dogged recently by public relations disasters that threaten to get Republicans exactly what they want; defunding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), the corporate umbrella the . . . Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:00:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979128721 Marcus Paden 2011-03-09T19:00:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979128528 Congressman Peter King (R-NY) recently created a firestorm over his plans to empanel hearings on the radicalization of American Muslims. As the chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, he has . . . Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:25:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979128528 Marcus Paden 2011-03-09T16:25:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979128428 Michelle Bachmann (R-MN) is in the news again and it’s not for her work in Congress. This time she is accusing the president of hiding money in the healthcare bill that secretly spends $105 billion . . . Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:10:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979128428 Marcus Paden 2011-03-09T15:10:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979116600 Budget cuts is the mantra of new House Republicans. The House GOP leadership initially promised to cut at least $100 million in government spending in their new bill. After taking a look at things, they . . . Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:15:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979116600 Marcus Paden 2011-03-04T16:15:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979114649 Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas and former presidential candidate, is ramping up for the 2012 presidential elections. He wrote a new book and has embarked on a countrywide tour to promote it. . . . Fri, 04 Mar 2011 02:30:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979114649 Marcus Paden 2011-03-04T02:30:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979114099 Ohio Senate Republican President Tom Niehaus, in a stunning move against democracy, replaced two members of his own party on committees working on Senate Bill 5. The purpose of his removing those two . . . Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:40:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979114099 Marcus Paden 2011-03-03T22:40:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979110552 Governor Haley Barbour (R-MS), in his effort to feel out the political landscape for a presidential candidacy during a speech to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, accused the president and his energy policy . . . Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:15:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979110552 Marcus Paden 2011-03-02T15:15:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979110459 The seemingly affable Mike Huckabee is on the attack as of late. Known for being the least contentious presidential candidate, Huckabee is stepping up his criticisms and attacks on anyone that gets in . . . Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:30:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979110459 Marcus Paden 2011-03-02T14:30:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979108887 Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker unveiled his $59.2-billion state budget last Tuesday before a joint session of the legislators, with the exception of the 14 Democrats in Illinois protesting the governor’s . . . Wed, 02 Mar 2011 02:45:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979108887 Marcus Paden 2011-03-02T02:45:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979108752 Budget cuts is the mantra of new House Republicans. The House GOP leadership initially promised to cut at least $100 million in government spending in their new bill. After taking a look at things, they . . . Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:40:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979108752 Marcus Paden 2011-03-02T01:40:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979105282 The U.S. economy is not in recovery but rather a stagnant pattern. Unemployment numbers are holding steady and the number of jobs created every month is never what economists expect. Home foreclosures . . . Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:55:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979105282 Marcus Paden 2011-03-01T09:55:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979098555 Teachers who attended protests at the Wisconsin capitol are receiving their sanctions. School districts are holding teachers to the same requirements for attendance as the students. If students missed . . . Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:50:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979098555 Marcus Paden 2011-02-25T16:50:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979093137 A tweet about Wisconsin protesters cost an Assistant Attorney General in Indiana his job. Jeff Cox was fired today over a message posted on Twitter.com. In his tweet, Cox advocates using live ammunition . . . Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:25:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979093137 Marcus Paden 2011-02-23T20:25:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979092644 As the Wisconsin standoff enters its eighth day, a new wrinkle developed in Governor Walker’s effort to take away collective bargaining. A little known federal labor law, Section 13C arrangements, . . . Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:30:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979092644 Marcus Paden 2011-02-23T16:30:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979073075 Over the past six days, protesters have gathered in the capitol of Wisconsin to fight against Governor Scott Walker and his budget fix. The bill calls for public employees to pay more into their health . . . Mon, 21 Feb 2011 01:05:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979073075 Marcus Paden 2011-02-21T01:05:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979072669 Protesters at the Wisconsin capitol enter their sixth day of battling Governor Scott Walker and his plan to end collective bargaining for some state employees. According to the governor, the state is . . . Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:30:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979072669 Marcus Paden 2011-02-21T00:30:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979064984 The future hangs in the balance as republican governors and state legislators wage an epic battle against teachers, teacher unions, and education itself. With state budgets grossly underfunded, governors . . . Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:45:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979064984 Marcus Paden 2011-02-17T21:45:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979057782 Righthaven, a company based out of Las Vegas is suing anyone who uses content from their client’s newspapers and websites under the guise of a copyright infringement. Their business model is simple: . . . Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:15:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979057782 Marcus Paden 2011-02-15T18:15:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979052461 Victims of the new brand of sports journalism include Tiger Woods, Brett Favre, Rex Ryan and his wife, and now, Mark Sanchez. Sports reporting is slowly but surely evolving into the type of media reserved . . . Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:10:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979052461 Marcus Paden 2011-02-13T22:10:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979036280 Education, science, and job training are on the chopping block in an effort to cut spending. States and the federal government are proposing deep cuts to these programs, in addition to others. This strategy . . . Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:50:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979036280 Marcus Paden 2011-02-09T15:50:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979032887 The fight over the 14th Amendment and illegal immigration is heating up and politicians in the state of Montana are jumping into the fray. State Representative James Knox (R-Billings) introduced a bill . . . Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:40:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979032887 Marcus Paden 2011-02-08T12:40:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979029431 On February 6th, Ronald Reagan, the 40th president, would have been 100 years old. President Reagan is considered one of the greatest presidents of our time and a father of the conservative movement. . . . Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:45:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979029431 Marcus Paden 2011-02-07T16:45:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979023977 On February 6th, Ronald Reagan, the 40th president, would have been 100 years old. President Reagan is considered one of the greatest presidents of our time and a father of the conservative movement. . . . Sat, 05 Feb 2011 22:30:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979023977 Marcus Paden 2011-02-05T22:30:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978999345 Aaron Rodgers, QB for the Green Bay Packers adds more fuel to the Super Bowl hype. After the Packers practice, Rodgers met with some reporters at his locker. One of the reporters asked the QB if he felt . . . Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:55:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978999345 Marcus Paden 2011-01-29T18:55:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978992067 The Green Bay Packers, in a strange public relations disaster, told their players on the injured reserve list that they were not welcome in the Super Bowl team photo. Well, they did not tell them in so . . . Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:40:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978992067 Marcus Paden 2011-01-27T15:40:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978985262 President Obama gave his State of the Union address today. The speech has been anticipated from both sides of the aisle, and not much leaked out, in advance. Lots of speculation surrounded the speech . . . Wed, 26 Jan 2011 01:20:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978985262 Marcus Paden 2011-01-26T01:20:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978974215 The first half of the AFC Championship game belongs to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The running came has been dominant and nothing short of excellent as Rashard Mendenhall runs all over the New York Jets . . . Sun, 23 Jan 2011 22:25:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978974215 Marcus Paden 2011-01-23T22:25:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978973517 He shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient . . . ~Article . . . Sun, 23 Jan 2011 16:25:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978973517 Marcus Paden 2011-01-23T16:25:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978943963 The healthcare bill signed into law on March 30, 2010 is up for a repeal vote on Wednesday. House Republicans, as part of their re-election campaign, vowed to repeal the bill as soon as possible. Since . . . Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:20:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978943963 Marcus Paden 2011-01-18T21:20:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978929416 Democrats and Republicans are once again trying to out-politic each another. The last two years have been the silly season in politics. It is usually restricted to the election cycle when politicians . . . Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:50:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978929416 Marcus Paden 2011-01-15T20:50:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978920946 The mental health of Jared Loughner has been the subject of many reports lately. From his high school girlfriend to people he went to class with, everyone had an opinion on Loughner’s behavior. . . . Fri, 14 Jan 2011 02:25:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978920946 Marcus Paden 2011-01-14T02:25:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978905971 After the Tucson shooting, Sarah Palin was being blamed for the shooters motives. The Tea Party was being blamed for inciting violence. The Republicans were blamed for vitriolic rhetoric meant to fire . . . Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:30:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978905971 Marcus Paden 2011-01-11T12:30:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978902006 The shooting in Tucson, Arizona left 20 people injured and six others dead. The six who died had families. They touched other lives everyday. They will be mourned by their friends and families, and by . . . Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:50:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978902006 Marcus Paden 2011-01-10T22:50:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978897311 Heroes is a term that people, when labeled, like to eschew. There are probably a lot of people who can be considered heroes after Saturday’s shooting at Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ Congressional . . . Mon, 10 Jan 2011 01:30:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978897311 Marcus Paden 2011-01-10T01:30:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978892260 Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' shooting and the murder of federal judge John Roll and five others will no doubt further restrict access to elected officials. Lawmakers are generally safe when they are at Washington . . . Sat, 08 Jan 2011 22:45:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978892260 Marcus Paden 2011-01-08T22:45:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978887647 Greetings! The President of the United States has been a target of your threat. We regret to inform you that this is a very serious matter and we have to meet with you. We will look through your . . . Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:00:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978887647 Marcus Paden 2011-01-07T18:00:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978885621 During the midterm election season, Tea Party members threw the gauntlet down and said no to raising the debt ceiling. The debt ceiling is the limit that has been set by the government in terms of borrowing. . . . Fri, 07 Jan 2011 07:35:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978885621 Marcus Paden 2011-01-07T07:35:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978885212 The Republicans have been in control of the House for one day, and they are already showing their true colors. The day started with the event wherein the US Constitution was read aloud. This would have . . . Fri, 07 Jan 2011 05:55:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978885212 Marcus Paden 2011-01-07T05:55:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978878972 John Boehner (R-OH) was sworn in today, by the Dean of the House John Dingle (D-MI), as the 53rd person to serve as Speaker of the House today. With the Republicans taking control of the House, again, . . . Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:40:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978878972 Marcus Paden 2011-01-05T19:40:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978874082 On Wednesday, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) will become the chairman of the powerful House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. His first act since the Republicans won the midterm election was to . . . Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:00:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978874082 Marcus Paden 2011-01-04T16:00:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978873211 The Tea Party is in town! The new members of the 111th Congress have been sworn in and had their photos taken. The staff has been hired and offices filled. Before all of this, the Tea Party members started . . . Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:45:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978873211 Marcus Paden 2011-01-04T11:45:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978870505 My family, which includes my wife and 20-month-old daughter, drove to Oregon to visit friends and family. On the way home, I decided to go to Disneyland to see the fireworks for New Year's Eve. We didn't . . . Mon, 03 Jan 2011 23:58:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978870505 Marcus Paden 2011-01-03T23:58:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978870335 A debate to find the best republican to lead the RNC was held today. Michael Steele, the current chairman, had to defend his record against the numerous assaults by his opponents. The Republican National . . . Mon, 03 Jan 2011 22:45:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978870335 Marcus Paden 2011-01-03T22:45:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978866662 With the new Congress ready to take over, the filibuster will become a priority for democrats. According to the US Senate, a filibuster is defined as, "any attempt to block or delay Senate action on a . . . Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:50:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978866662 Marcus Paden 2011-01-03T00:50:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978866648 The new Congress starts on Wednesday and the Republican-led House will vote to repeal or overhaul the healthcare bill passed in the last session. Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) said to Fox News Sunday , the . . . Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:45:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978866648 Marcus Paden 2011-01-03T00:45:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978813203 The field of GOP presidential candidates is large. Even though the midterm elections just finished, it's time to look at the people who could potentially become the GOP presidential candidate. I have . . . Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:10:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978813203 Marcus Paden 2010-12-19T18:10:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978813193 John McCain is having a bad week, politically. This is in no way a comparison to what he went through as a POW, but it is still a bad week. First, he lost the DADT battle, and then, his amendment to the . . . Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:05:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978813193 Marcus Paden 2010-12-19T18:05:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978809842 The DREAM Act failed during a Senate vote today. The DREAM (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors) Act had a goal of allowing illegal immigrants with a high school diploma, or GED, to apply . . . Sat, 18 Dec 2010 13:25:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978809842 Marcus Paden 2010-12-18T13:25:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978809811 Congress passed a short-term spending bill on Friday and the government is funded, temporarily. This will allow the government to continue running until Tuesday. The bill came about after Senator Majority . . . Sat, 18 Dec 2010 13:15:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978809811 Marcus Paden 2010-12-18T13:15:18Z