The ExaminerBy Paul BedardLawmakers are scrambling to save the summer concert season from federal agents poised to seize the instruments of rock and country stars because the wood used to make them may have been illegally harvested--and without… more »

The Hill / By Julian Pecquet A group of Senate Republicans has introduced legislation that would end traditional Medicare and sign seniors up for the same private healthcare plans received by members of Congress.  The "Congressional Health Care… more »

The Seattle Times / By AMANDA LEE MYERS and JACQUES BILLEAUD PHOENIX — Arizona is taking on immigration again. Lawmakers are collecting donations to fence every inch of the state's border with Mexico, a first-of-its-kind effort. The idea came… more »

Bullet-proof mobile surveillance unit readied for potential civil unrest in United States Paul Joseph WatsonPrison Planet.comFriday, September 9, 2011 US lawmakers yesterday witnessed a special demonstration of the Mobile Utility Surveillance Tower (… more »

by Catey Hill/Smart Money Yahoo News Lawmakers are considering changes to how Social Security is adjusted for inflation. When inflation rises, retirees' social security checks keep pace with small increases. But if some lawmakers get their way, tho… more »