Another myth I hear is that when members of Congress leave office, they continue to receive their same pay for the rest of their lives. This is also false. When members lose an election, retire or resign from office, they no longer receive a salary, period. However, if they are eligible, they may receive benefits under the Federal Employees’ Retirement System.

An old Jewish Proverb says: "God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers.” It is a fitting reminder of all that our mothers have done for us. It is certainly true in my case where my mom showed me unconditional love and led by example in helping others.

An old Jewish Proverb says: "God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers.” It is a fitting reminder of all that our mothers have done for us. It is certainly true in my case where my mom showed me unconditional love and led by example in helping others.

Around noon on a sunny day in the year of our Lord 1874, bells were ringing in the town of New Vienna. Local saloon keeper John Calvin Van Pelt, who had earned the sobriquet of the “wickedest man in Ohio,” had announced to the New Vienna temperance crusaders that he had made a decision regarding his establishment, the Dead Fall Saloon, and would reveal his resolution that afternoon.

Around noon on a sunny day in the year of our Lord 1874, bells were ringing in the town of New Vienna. Local saloon keeper John Calvin Van Pelt, who had earned the sobriquet of the “wickedest man in Ohio,” had announced to the New Vienna temperance crusaders that he had made a decision regarding his establishment, the Dead Fall Saloon, and would reveal his resolution that afternoon.

Twenty-five years ago, in then newly-independent Namibia, the historic Windhoek Declaration on Press Freedom was adopted, paving the way to recognition by the United Nations of World Press Freedom Day. Today, May 3, is World Press Freedom Day. World Press Freedom Day highlights the importance of free and independent journalism.

Twenty-five years ago, in then newly-independent Namibia, the historic Windhoek Declaration on Press Freedom was adopted, paving the way to recognition by the United Nations of World Press Freedom Day. Today, May 3, is World Press Freedom Day. World Press Freedom Day highlights the importance of free and independent journalism.

It’s not every day that the Sierra Club and the Chamber of Commerce line up in support of an energy bill. But Portman-Shaheen is supported by more than 260 businesses, associations and advocacy groups from across a broad spectrum, from environmental groups to business groups to government watchdogs.

It’s not every day that the Sierra Club and the Chamber of Commerce line up in support of an energy bill. But Portman-Shaheen is supported by more than 260 businesses, associations and advocacy groups from across a broad spectrum, from environmental groups to business groups to government watchdogs.

As our kids go to college and begin careers, managing finances becomes even more important as they navigate student loans, new jobs, and in many cases, living away from home for the first time.

As our kids go to college and begin careers, managing finances becomes even more important as they navigate student loans, new jobs, and in many cases, living away from home for the first time.

Fiscal irresponsibility doesn’t come without a price. If we don’t address it now, that price could end up being the downfall of our economy. Just ask Greece.

Fiscal irresponsibility doesn’t come without a price. If we don’t address it now, that price could end up being the downfall of our economy. Just ask Greece.

It’s a campaign year, of course, so a certain amount of this is to be expected. But if the voters’ surly mood and mistrust carry over after November, it’s going to be very hard for the next President — and politicians in general — to govern effectively.

It’s a campaign year, of course, so a certain amount of this is to be expected. But if the voters’ surly mood and mistrust carry over after November, it’s going to be very hard for the next President — and politicians in general — to govern effectively.