Executive Editor Scott Hogenson has been a press photographer, wire service, radio and television journalist since 1970. He’s been managing editor for Wisconsin Public Radio News, a contributing editor on the national desk at National Public Radio between 1985 and 1989 and a broadcast editor for UPI/Richmond, Virginia. In addition to his work in commercial journalism and public broadcasting, Scott was a TV and radio producer and news anchor for the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service. He joined CNSNews.com after six years at the Republican National Committee, where he was a senior member of the Press Office.

Managing Editor David Thibault brings nearly 20 years of experience in radio and television news to CNSNews.com. He worked as a newscast producer and general assignment reporter for ABC affiliate WJLA-TV in Washington, DC before becoming senior producer for GOP-TV's Rising Tide, the televised weekly news magazine broadcast by the Republican National Committee. David first came to the nation's capital in 1987 as press secretary for Rep. Judd Gregg after serving as news director for WFEA-AM in Manchester, New Hampshire between 1981 and 1987. David holds a degree in communications from the University of New Hampshire.

Sales Manager Denise Bell is a top sales producer who has spent the past 12 years building successful business relationships with clients. After working her way through the ranks of Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages from sales rep to sales manager and corporate sales trainer, Denise went on to be a territorial manager for the American Society for Training and Development, where she was the top sales person for three years. Most recently, Denise was sales manager for Vertical Net, where she worked with successful Internet portals on advertising, content and e-commerce. Denise holds a BA in advertising from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. If you'd like information about our Cybercast text delivery service, advertising, E-Brief sponsorships and more, you can contact Denise at 703-683-9733, extension 152, or e-mail her at dbell@cnsnews.com

Senior Staff Writer Jim Burns comes to CNSNews.com from UPI/Washington, where he covered Capitol Hill, the White House and general news for the wire service.  Jim’s background in news includes working as an assignment editor and reporter at CNN/Detroit and numerous radio news operations in Michigan, Florida and Washington, D.C.  Among his many beats, Jim spent a decade covering the NASA space program for local and network radio.  Jim earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Central Florida and holds an associate degree in government from Mitchell College in North Carolina.

London Bureau Chief Patrick Goodenough a seasoned correspondent, Patrick has covered government and politics in South Africa and the Middle East for such organizations as The Daily Dispatch of East London, South Africa; East Cape News, the Port Elizabeth News Agency and ICEJ/Jerusalem. A veteran of the South African Navy, Patrick has also served as vice-chairman of the Association of Democratic Journalists in East Cape, South Africa.

Jerusalem Bureau Chief Julie Stahl was named chief of the CNSNews.com Jerusalem Bureau on August 15, 1999. A former editor of the Israel Information Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Julie’s lived and worked in Israel for the past 12 years. Her journalism experience includes work as the European and southern Africa editor for Middle East Television's World News Tonight, and as a producer / editor for CBN Radio in Jerusalem. She's also worked as a freelance writer on Israeli politics for publications in the United States and England. Julie holds a bachelor's degree from Florida State University and earned her masters degree in journalism from Regent University.

Senior Staff Writer Larry Morahan is a prize-winning journalist whose writing in the Belvior (VA) Eagle has earned him two MDW Awards since 1996. Larry also worked for eight years as a civilian writer, editor and press liaison at the U.S. Army’s Public Affairs headquarters in Heidleberg, Germany and he served an internship at Voice of America in Washington, D.C. He’s a graduate of St. Ignatius College in Galway, Ireland, where Larry concentrated his studies in economic history, German and Irish literature.

Staff Writer Christine Hall comes to CNS from Capitol Hill, having served as Rep. Mark Sanford's Social Security policy analyst. Prior to that, she worked as a policy analyst on Steve Forbes's presidential campaign and also served as director of public affairs for the Seniors Coalition where she edited the organization's quarterly magazine, the Seniors Coalition Advocate. Christine holds a bachelor's degree in history from George Mason University and is currently working towards a juris masters degree at GMU's law school.

Editorial Assistant Jason Pierce holds a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Dallas with a concentration in journalism. He’s worked as an intern for ABC affiliate WFAA-TV and the Texas Catholic newspaper, both in Dallas, TX. Jason’s work has also been published by Catholic News Service in Washington, DC. and he’s earned awards for his work with student publications from the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association.

Editorial Assistant Michael Betsch brings his experience as a Broward County Florida Recount Team member and project manager at Campaign Secrets, Inc. to CNSNews. Michael also has worked in the advertising arena both on Madison Avenue for Young & Rubicam NY and in Beverly Hills, CA for Petry Television. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Villanova University.

Morning Editor Susan Jones brings to CNSNews.com a strong background in broadcast writing and editing. She has been a television producer and newswriter for 18 years, most recently at WUSA-TV, the CBS affiliate in Washington, D.C. Susan has also written and produced news for WFMY-TV in Greensboro, NC, WFSB-TV in Hartford, CT and KUSA-TV in Denver, CO. Susan holds a bachelor's degree from Mount Holyoke College and a masters in journalism from Northwestern University.

Evening Editor Melanie Hunter is a television and radio veteran, having worked most recently as news director for WKYS-FM, one of Washington, DC's top-rated stations.  Prior to that, Ms. Hunter worked as traffic reporter for Shadow Broadcasting in Washington, DC and as a news anchor/reporter for WAMO-FM, in Pittsburgh. Her television experience includes work for “America’s Most Wanted” at Fox affiliate WTTG-TV in Washington, the Creative Services Department of WUSA-TV/Washington and the “Evening Exchange” on WHUT-TV. She holds a bachelor’s degree in television production from Howard University.

Satirist David Burge has graced the pages of CNSNews.com with dozens of side splitting essays including Gore Attacked by Angry Muscle Cars and Clinton Polls Hold Steady in Wake of Chinese Nuclear Attack. David was raised on a farm in Iowa, which accounts for his impressive knowledge of blown Chrysler Hemis, pop-culture, thermo-nuclear weapons technology, bowling equipment and horse sense. He lives in Chicago with Kippy, his imaginary friend.  David’s first book, Boy 10: The Curious Case of Jason Hartz and Other Stories is available at http://www.upublish.com/books/burge.htm

Cartoonist Kevin Tuma has dabbled in political cartooning since the early days working at his hometown newspaper. He developed his style over many years in comic books, illustration and computer games before coming back to editorial cartooning in 1998 and joining CNSNews.com the following year.  Kevin hails from Texas, which partly explains his love of the 2nd Amendment and his right-wing, Libertarian-leaning ways. "I was frightened by George McGovern as a child", says Kevin.  "I've been like this ever since."

Cartoonist Paul Nowak has led an eclectic life, proving he's something of a flake. Having served in the US Coast Guard, Navy Reserve and Marine Corps, he developed a great love of country and an abiding allergy to liberalism, resulting in a sarcastic streak of which he is quite proud.  Paul finds liberals and leftists hilarious when acting perfectly seriously, so there is no shortage of material for his exclusive CNSNews.com cartoons.  Quips Paul, "Mark Twain said it best.   Let us be thankful for the fools; but for them, the rest of us could not succeed."

Cartoonist Baloo got his start in the 1970s as a contributing editor for National Lampoon. Words alone could not adequately express Baloo's "disdain for the left," and so a career in cartooning began. "Baloo" is the pen name of a satirist whose single-panel cartoons can be found on the pages of such publications as the Wall Street Journal, National Review, the Saturday Evening Post, Liberty, and the Courtlandt Forum. 

Cartoonist Bob Lang, Bob Lang is an award winning cartoonist who got his start through a stint as a cartoonist for two local colleges that he attended in the late 70s and early 80s. He got his first big break as cartoonist for the Limbaugh Letter. He currently draws political cartoons on a daily basis for CNN All Politics, CNSNews.com and the Howey Political Report, among many publications. Bob's cartoons have also been enjoyed by readers of Insight Magazine, The Washington Times and The Washington Post.

Cartoonist Barry Shelton, a 16-year veteran of public school teaching. As he describes it, Shelton began by simply making a caricature doodle of President Clinton, which developed into his current full-time cartooning. In addition to CNSNews.com, he draws for six newspapers in his native Kentucky. For Shelton, cartooning is "the most enjoyable hobby a man can have without having to pay a cover charge." He focuses on education, politics, and everyday social happenings.

Cartoonist Chuck Asay has graced the pages of the Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph for years and his art now appears daily at CNSNews.com. According to Chuck, he decided to devote his life to editorial cartooning in the eighth grade upon discovering that he could not read, write, add or spell. Since then, he's won the 'Best of the West' award for cartooning and is a two-time winner of the prestigious H.L Mencken Award.

Cartoonist Mark Anderson grew up in a small Iowa town tracing pictures out of the comics and telling bad jokes. His work is widely seen in publications including Reader’s Digest, the Wall Street Journal and Barron’s. Anderson creates his cartoons in his Chicago home. “I still sit at my coffee table to work. I should probably invest in an actual desk someday,” says Mark, who really has a BA from the University of Northern Iowa. His website is located at www.andertoons.com.