As state treasurer of Kentucky, James “Honest Dick” Tate had a spotless reputation that earned him reelection every two years for two decades. The true irony of Tate’s nickname was only revealed in 1888—34 years after he first entered public office—when he absconded with funds from the state treasury. It is estimated that between his [...]

Here’s one point on which Democrats and Republicans agree on health care: President Barack Obama’s much-touted televised summit has virtually no chance of breaking the political logjam. That means Democrats will be forced to find a way to pass an overhaul on their own or face a huge political defeat. Source: Yahoo News

WASHINGTON — Moderate congressional Democrats, a bloc that’s crucial to the fate of President Barack Obama’s renewed health care effort, offered only mild endorsements of his new plan Tuesday, while warning that it faces a difficult legislative path. Source: Yahoo News