Yesterday, it was announced that Illinois Veterans Affairs Department chief Tammy Duckworth is President Barack Obama's choice for the assistant secretary in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Duckworth, who received a Purple Heart for her service in the second Iraq War during which she sustained severe injuries including the loss of both legs, was once a Blago appointee who seems to have come away from his removal without any sort of taint. more ›

A story that is just beginning to unfold: Governor Bill Richardson is withdrawing his name from nomination for Secretary of Commerce. This news comes as a grand jury is investigating how a California company contributing to Richardson’s political activities won a $1 billion contract with the state of New Mexico. more ›