There has been a growing chorus of opposition to the farm bill passed by the House of Representatives yesterday, and this morning's New York Post lays out an argument against passage.

Roll Call is reporting that the so-called "Blue Dog" Democrats, a group of fiscally concerned Democrats in the House, have reached a deal with House leadership to advance a pork-laden Defense supplemental bill.

The Politico is reporting this morning on what we've been saying for months, that in order for a liberal candidate to win this fall, they must have the support of big labor - and the special interests that accompany that support.

The Wall Street Journal today sounds the alarm on another ghastly power grab by Big Labor – a bill being pushed by congressional liberals that would require state and local police and firefighters to submit to collective bargaining. The bill, which is scheduled to be voted on in the Senate this week, would make top union officials at local unions the sole bargaining agents for police and firefighters in every community with a population exceeding 5,000. Currently, states have the ability to set their own policies with respect to public workers. This bill would replace every state law with one written in Washington. 

Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger have written an op-ed published in today's Wall Street Journal citing the benefits of free trade for the American economy.

Andrew Biggs pens an op-ed in today's Wall Street Journal examining the tax policies of Senator Barack Obama and his plans to pay for Social Security solvency.

The Washington Post is reporting on the plan unveiled yesterday by Senate Democrats that they hope will lower gas prices.

Roll Call recently reported that Admiral Mullen, the nation's top military commander, has warned lawmakers that the military is close to running out of money, and needs supplemental funding passed as soon as possible.

The Wall Street Journal is reporting on recent changes in tone of liberal leaders who had previously decried free trade as a road to economic ruin.

The Wall Street Journal is reporting on Senator Obama's support for ending strict federal oversight of the International Teamsters Union and the groups subsequent endorsement.

There is growing concern over the rising cost of food and today on Capitol Hill the Joint Economic Committee will be hearing from experts as to the causes. 

A Washington Times editorial takes a look at the current efforts by House Republicans to pass a discharge petition, thereby finally forcing a vote on FISA re-authorization despite Speaker Pelosi's objections.