EU Nations To Sign Treaty To Stop Overspending

The new treaty, known as the fiscal compact, includes strict debt brakes and makes it more difficult for deficit sinners to escape sanctions. All EU countries except Britain and the Czech Republic agreed to the measure

Source: http://www.npr.org/2012/01/30/146108221/eu-nations-to-sign-treaty-to-stop-overspending?ft=1&f=1004

Cohen, Steve Cole, Tom Conaway, K. Michael Connolly, Gerald E. Conyers, John Jr.

Study: SuperPACs Behind Nearly Half Of 2012 Ads

The role of outside money groups' advertising in the GOP presidential campaign has surged since four years ago, according to a new analysis from the Wesleyan Media Project. "They went from about 3 percent of total ad airings in the 2008 race to almost half, about 44 percent, in 2012," says Director Erika Franklin Fowler.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2012/01/30/146099697/how-did-superpacs-spend-their-money?ft=1&f=1003

Gingrey, Phil Gohmert, Louie Gonzalez, Charles A. Goodlatte, Bob Gordon, Bart

Gingrich's Other Opponent: Who Is Saul Alinsky?

Most people have never have heard of Saul Alinsky, but Newt Gingrich seems to mention his name every chance he gets. Alinsky wrote the book on community organizing — actually, two books — and he's a hero to the left and a demon to the right. Why does Alinsky inspire so much passion?

Source: http://www.npr.org/2012/01/30/146101408/why-does-saul-alinsky-inspire-such-passion?ft=1&f=1003

Barrett, J. Gresham Barrow, John Bartlett, Roscoe G. Barton, Joe Bean, Melissa L.

Palin and Gingrich's Shared Hypocrisy

Jonathan Tobin, Commentary
Just a week ago, some of Sarah Palin’s fans were attempting to give the former Alaska governor a little bit of the credit for Newt Gingrich’s second surge and his victory in South Carolina. Bill Kristol said as much in the Weekly Standard’s blog and wondered what would happen if she “really comes out for Newt.” While I think the evidence of a Palin connection to what happened in the Palmetto state seems to be more the product of the imagination of Palinites than anything else, there was no harm in allowing her to jump on the short-lived...

Source: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/2012/01/30/palin_and_gingrich039s_shared_hypocrisy_272495.html

Coble, Howard Coffman, Mike Cohen, Steve Cole, Tom Conaway, K. Michael

Romney Leads Gingrich Ahead Of Florida's Primary

Former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich spent the weekend chasing voters and trading barbs in Florida, which holds its primary Tuesday. New polls give Romney a commanding lead in the state, and he was greeted by enthusiastic supporters Sunday. But Gingrich too drew big crowds, and pledged that the race is far from over.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2012/01/30/146073521/romney-leads-gingrich-ahead-of-floridas-primary?ft=1&f=1014

Culberson, John Abney Cummings, Elijah E. Dahlkemper, Kathleen A. Davis, Artur Davis, Danny K.

Gingrich Attacks Romney Ahead Of Florida Vote

The former House speaker is trying to cut into the resurgent front-runner's lead before Tuesday's primary in the Sunshine State. Newt Gingrich accused the former Massachusetts governor of "carpet-bombing" his record. Mitt Romney meanwhile shifted his focus back to President Obama's record.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2012/01/29/146055492/gingrich-attacks-romney-ahead-of-florida-vote?ft=1&f=1014

Bishop, Rob Bishop, Sanford D. Jr. Bishop, Timothy H. Blackburn, Marsha Blumenauer, Earl

How To Find A New Nuclear Waste Site? Woo A Town

Community opposition helped sink plans for a nuclear waste repository in Nevada's Yucca Mountain. Meanwhile, thousands of tons of radioactive waste are piling up at temporary storage sites around the country. As the U.S. once again looks for a new permanent storage site, an expert panel says local buy in will be key.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2012/01/26/145912986/panel-charts-path-to-new-home-for-nuclear-waste?ft=1&f=1007

Berman, Howard L. Berry, Marion Biggert, Judy Bilbray, Brian P. Bilirakis, Gus M.