WASHINGTON — Rising in the Senate on May 13, Chuck Schumer, the New York Democrat, explained: "I rise to discuss rising energy prices." The president was heading to Saud...
WASHINGTON — Hope. Change. Hope and change. Hope 'n' change. Say the words often enough and they begin to take hold, attaching themselves lichen-like to the psyche.
Soon...
Unless America makes some bold moves, the energy world of the future could be even scarier than today's.
The energy picture is scary and depressing, with the U.S. averag...
While most of us were looking elsewhere, the U.S. Congress passed a 2008 farm bill that could hardly be worse. It subsidizes rich U.S. farmers, hurts most American consu...
WASHINGTON — As dramatic as the contests have been for the Democratic and Republican presidential nominations, they have not been enough to satisfy the myth-makers. With...
WASHINGTON — An unprecedentedly radical government grab for control of the American economy will be debated this week when the Senate considers saving the planet by mean...
Whither oil?
That's the head-scratching question nagging everyone from beleaguered U.S. airlines and automakers to panicky motorists bracing for $4-a-gallon gasoline
Wil...
Airliners will resemble flying sardine cans, with passengers jammed elbow-to-elbow. Legs will crunch against bulging carry-ons — under the seat in front of you, please —...
Congress is poised to approve a budget blueprint that would kick many long-term spending issues to next year. This budget offers no realistic way to pay for extending ta...
The question we keep hearing is: Why does Hillary keep running? The better question is: Why do people keep asking?
She's running because, despite evidence and warnings t...
