Last night, former President Jimmy Carter spoke to NBC News' Brian Williams about Rep. Joe Wilson's "You lie!" outburst during President Barack Obama's health care reform speech last week. And Carter was blunt, saying, "I think it's based on racism. There is an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president." more ›

Upstate Congressional member Louise Slaughter just reminded her fellow members about what goes for conduct at the House of Representatives, in the wake of the Rep. Joe Wilson "you lie" moment. According to Politico's Glenn Thrush, "Especially useful: The section on how to properly insult the executive branch in the in the chamber. 'Disgrace" and "nitwits' -- okay. 'Liar' or 'sexual misconduct' -- ixnay."

Under section 370 of the House Rules and Manual it has been held that a Member could: more ›

Last night, President Obama made an appeal to Congress—and the American public—that health care must be reformed, "I am not the first President to take up this cause, but I am determined to be the last... Our collective failure to meet this challenge - year after year, decade after decade - has led us to a breaking point... The time for games has passed. Now is the season for action." more ›