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Pelosi Won't Say If Bin Laden Has 'Right To Remain Silent'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) refused to answer whether terrorist leader Osama bin Laden, if captured, should be told he has a right to a lawyer and a right to remain silent.
Obama: Military Commissions Protect Intel Sources, Trial Participants
President Obama said six months before his administration decided to try KSM in a civilian court that military commissions protect intelligence sources and terror trial participants.
Rep. Franks: Trying KSM in Civilian Court is 'Asinine'
Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) said the decision to try KSM in a civilian court is "asinine" and has terrorists "laughing at us."
Stevie Wonder: 'I Can't Handle' New Michael Jackson Film, 'This Is It'
Award-winning singer Stevie Wonder said he has not seen the Michael Jackson movie "This Is It" and "can't really handle going to see it now."
Stevie Wonder: 'Ridiculous' America Doesn't Have Health Care Like Other Countries
Musician Stevie Wonder said it was "ridiculous" that America does not have a health care system like other countries.
Sen. Merkley: Forcing Americans to Buy Health Insurance Part of 'First Enumerated Power'
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D.-Ore.) says that Congress gets authority to force Americans to buy health insurance as part of its "very first enumerated power."
Sen. Warner: Congress Mandating Purchase of Health Insurance Like Medicaid and Driver's License
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) said that Congress' constitutional authority to require individuals to buy health insurance is like Medicaid, Medicare and states requiring driver's licenses.
Requiring Health Insurance 'Not Covered' in Constitution, Says Akaka
Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) said the Constitution does not give Congress the power to require people to buy health insurance "in that respect" but "in ways to help citizens" to "live a good life."
Sen. Nelson Says He is Unable to Say Where Constitution Authorizes Insurance Mandate
Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) told CNSNews.com that because he is not a “constitutional scholar,” he is unable to say where in the Constitution Congress gets authority to mandate that Americans buy health insurance.
Sen. Reed: Insurance Mandate is Constitutional Like Conscription
Sen. Jack Reed (D.-R.I.) said forcing people to buy health insurance is consitutionally justified because it is like making people "sign up for the draft."

Conyers Sees No Point in Reading 1,000-Page Bill
Judiciary Chairman John Conyers sees no point in lawmakers reading 1,000-page health bill--unless they have two lawyers to interpret it for them. (By: Nicholas Ballasy, Jon Schulter.)
Tom Carper Won't Read Text of Health Care Bill
Sen. Tom Carper told CNSNews.com he won't read the actual text of the health bill before the Finance Committee votes on it.
Cher: Republican Rule Almost 'Killed Me'
Singer and actress Cher says that life under Republicans almost "killed" her, and that President Barack Obama's "spirit" will allow him to do "more than anyone could possibly do" (By Nicholas Ballasy; Jon Schulter).
Pelosi Says 'Are You Serious?' When Asked Constitutional Basis for Health Insurance Mandate
When House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D.-Calif.) was asked where Constitution gives Congress authority to mandate that every American buy health insurance, she responded: "Are you serious?"
Ron Paul Says Bailout Law Is Morally Wrong
CNSNews.com asked Ron Paul whether forcing taxpayers to bailout deadbeat mortgage holders was just or unjust. (By: Nicholas Ballasy and Jon Schulter)
Michael Moore: 'Capitalism Did Nothing For Me'
Millionaire filmmaker Michael Moore says, "Capitalism did nothing for me."
Congressman Falsely Accuses Town Haller of Impersonating Someone Else
Democratic Rep. Jim Moran falsely accused a constituent attending a town hall meeting of pretending to be someone else.
Sen. Warner: 'No Place in Constitution Says Health Care'
Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) said there is "no place" in the Constitution that mentions health care, or education, or even gives people the right to own a telephone.
Obama Calls Americans Against Amnesty 'Demagogues'
In Mexico on Aug. 10, 2009, President Obama referred to Americans opposed to amnesty for illegal aliens as 'demagogues.'
Wonder Woman Says 'Right Wing' is 'Spreading Hate'
Actress Lynda Carter, well known for her role as "Wonder Woman" on television, said the political "right wing" in America is "spreading hate." (By Nicholas Ballasy; Jon Schulter)