Democrats Trip Over Spy Bill

Feb. 14, 2008, 12 a.m.

The intraparty squabbling among Democrats over whether and how to expand the government’s foreign wiretapping powers devolved into chaos Wednesday, when liberal and conservative factions joined with Republicans to defeat a 21-day extension backed by House Democratic leaders.

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Angelides: Bipartisanship Is Crucial for Producing a Meaningful, Job-Creating Climate Change Bill

Nov. 2, 6:47 p.m.

The climate and clean energy bill being debated in the Senate is exactly what we need to revitalize our battered economy and allow American businesses to not only compete, but lead in a low-carbon global economy. Read Full Article