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There's an awful lot that's stale in the debate on government energy policy.

Last July, ABC and NBC highlighted a temper tantrum from Rep. Anthony Weiner, alleging on the House floor that the Republicans were denying health care to the heroes of 9/11.

Last July, ABC and NBC highlighted a temper tantrum from Rep. Anthony Weiner, alleging on the House floor that the Republicans were denying health care to the heroes of 9/11.

Either Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz isn't too bright and in over her head, or she's blinded by partisanship. Since the two categories are not mutually exclusive, let's say she's both.

Two unrelated news stories on the same day show the contrast between government decisions and private decisions.

Time is of the essence when it comes to our nations financial health, but you wouldnt know it if you looked at the House and Senate schedule this week.

Recent headlines in Florida claim our state is searching for a rock star to fill the role of commissioner of education. That headline does little to stimulate interest and in fact is likely to do more harm than good.

Last week, I noted that various forms of the word "unexpected" almost inevitably appeared in news stories about unfavorable economic developments.

WASHINGTON -- MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell says he'd own up if it were his. Jon Stewart says he doesn't remember his old friend being quite all that!

WASHINGTON -- As the sun rises in the east, the debt ceiling will be raised. Getting there, however, will be harrowing. Which is a good thing.