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January 2009 Current Events: U.S. News

World News | Business/Science News Here are the key events in United States news for the month of January, 2009. Richardson Withdraws Nomination for secretary of commerce (Jan. 4): Governor Bill…

Congress: Lewinsky or Legislation?

1998 News of the Nation Not only the President, but Congress itself was in danger of having its reputation rest on the sex scandal. With the public's approval ratings of Congress only 43% in…

James Henderson BLOUNT, Congress, GA (1837-1903)

BLOUNT James Henderson , a Representative from Georgia; born near Clinton, Jones County, Ga., September 12, 1837; attended private schools in Clinton, Ga., and Tuscaloosa, Ala.; was graduated from…

Year in Review, 1999: People in the News

Whether taking the helm of a newly-independent South Africa or simply living "La Vida Loca," these were the ones who made the headlines in 1999. by Beth Rowen Lance Armstrong Age 27…

Nixon v. Fitzgerald (1982)

Case SummaryA. Ernest Fitzgerald claimed that he lost his employment with the Air Force because he gave testimony before Congress that was critical of his employer. He tried to add President…

Jeb Bush: Campaign Issues

Where he stands Jeb Bush, 2015 Source: Jim Cole for Associated Press Related Links Hillary Clinton: Campaign Issues Campaign 2016 Closest Presidential Races…

Rick Santorum: Campaign Issues (2016)

  Where he stands   Rick Santorum, May 2015 Photo Credit: Michael Vadon Related Links Hillary Clinton: Campaign Issues Campaign 2016 Closest Presidential Races…

Joycelyn Jones Elders Biography

Joycelyn Jones Eldersformer U.S. surgeon generalBorn: 8/13/1933Birthplace: Schaal, Arkansas Elders briefly served as the surgeon general of the United States under President Bill Clinton. She was…

William LINDSAY, Congress, KY (1835-1909)

Senate Years of Service: 1893-1901 Party: Democrat LINDSAY William , a Senator from Kentucky; born near Lexington, Rockbridge County, Va., September 4, 1835; attended the common schools;…

Famous Presidential Speeches

Fireside chats, inaugural speeches, war declarations, and more George Washington First Inaugural AddressFarewell Address Thomas Jefferson First Inaugural Address Abraham Lincoln Gettysburg…