By Lee H. Hamilton
U.S. Political Corruption: When Private Interests Subvert The Public Good
Former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and his wife Maureen were convicted last month Earlier this year, veteran political writer Thomas Edsall reported an eyebrow-raising ...
Near D.O.A: Why Congress Will Remain Comatose The Next Two Years
Former Congressman Lee Hamilton I felt a brief surge of hope about Congress a few weeks ago. It was returning from Easter recess, and ...
Ex-Congressman: Here’s How Money Buys Politics And It’s Getting Worse With Supreme Court’s Ruling
Former Rep. Lee Hamilton Many trends in American politics and government today make me worry about the health of our representative democracy. These include ...
How To Make U.S. Government More Efficient And Effective
Wilbur Mills, back in the day [State Of Our Union] In 1965, the chairman of the powerful Ways and Means Committee, Wilbur Mills, brought ...
Global Spying: When Big Brother Has Insufficient Checks And Balances
Former Rep. Lee Hamilton Balancing Liberty and Security Is A Never-Ending Challenge Every few days, we learn yet one more way in which ...
