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Stephen Benton ELKINS, Congress, WV (1841-1911)

Senate Years of Service: 1895-1911 Party: Republican ELKINS Stephen Benton , a Delegate from the Territory of New Mexico and a Senator from West Virginia; born in Perry County, Ohio, September 26,…

January 2019 Current Events: World News

Top of Page Disaster News | Science & Technology News | US News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world…

The Supreme Court: Mandating Criminal Rights

Mandating Criminal RightsThe Supreme CourtWarren CourtA Court DividedDesegregating SchoolsMandating Criminal RightsFocusing on Personal RightsLeaving the Court The next major focus for the…

Financial Documents You Should Have

Financial advisers recommend that your long-term financial plan include the following: Wills A will states how you want your property disposed of after your death. Having a will saves time…

Warren Grant MAGNUSON, Congress, WA (1905-1989)

Senate Years of Service: 1944-1981 Party: Democrat MAGNUSON Warren Grant , a Representative and a Senator from Washington; born in Moorhead, Clay County, Minn., April 12, 1905; attended the public…

George John MITCHELL, Congress, ME (1933)

Senate Years of Service: 1980-1995 Party: Democrat MITCHELL George John , a Senator from Maine; born in Waterville, Kennebec County, Maine, August 20, 1933; attended the public schools; graduated…

The Evolution of Witch-Hunting?

The life and death of the Independent Counsel Act by Tasha Vincent The man who started it all. By the numbers: Number of investigations since inception: 20 Estimated cost to taxpayers: $150…

The Supreme Court: Starting the Abortion Debate

Starting the Abortion DebateThe Supreme CourtBurger CourtPolitical Firestorm That FizzledDethroning a PresidentStarting the Abortion DebateActivism Takes Over the Court Long before Roe v.…