I've been here long enough to have seen every type of Capitol rally more than twice. I like them because most involve law-abiding people who care deeply about something, be it schools or health care or pollution or injustice or some other important issue. On Saturday, I went to a rally that included lawbreakers who care deeply about themselves. Specifically, they care about illegally making themselves comfortably numb. (Free tip: Fifteen minutes at a Texas House committee hearing induces that same "Twilight Zone"-y feeling legally and at no charge.) [continues 802 words]
Bush eyes downgrading the post of drug czar and several seats Clinton added. President Bush is preparing for his first full Cabinet meeting Monday amid indications he is ready to jettison some positions from the 25-member conglomeration that ex-President Clinton amassed. The White House insists no decisions have been made, but word from within the administration is that the posts on the bubble for seats in the Bush Cabinet include the heads of the battles against drugs and disasters. [continues 894 words]
