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David Vitter is Passionate About Contraceptives

When the issue of birth control was debated on the Senate floor today, the Louisiana senator's hypocrisy was exposed once again for all to see. Read More ›

Under-Diagnosing PTSD – A Systemic Problem

Yet again, our military ignores returning soldiers' problems, preferring to sweep them under the rug as it seeks out the cheapest way to treat these soldiers, even at the cost of their mental and physical health. Read More ›

Billionaire Harold Simmons Donations Go Beyond Super PACs

After showering Super PACs with $14 million, Congressional Committees are also seeing big donations. Read More ›

Rick Santorum’s Post Senate Activities Deserve Scrutiny

CREW recently took a closer look at Mr. Santorum’s activities since he left the Senate after the 2006 election, and came away with a number of questions we'd like answered. Read More ›

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