American Heroes

WASHINGTON — Quick: Name a movie star, a noted celebrity, a great athlete and a radio or TV personality. When I posed these queries to some nice Americans this week, I got answers such as: “Russell…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Vladimir Putin is on a roll. Last month, he made it clear that he intends to become prime minister — and keep the reigns of power in the Kremlin — when his second presidential term ends in March…

WASHINGTON — In his 2004 State of the Union Address, President Bush said, “America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our country.” Members of both parties and both houses of Congress…

WASHINGTON — Rep. Henry Waxman, chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform purports to be concerned about transparency and accountability in government contracting. It sounds great, but from all…