The author's perception of America, the republic that holds the distinction of being the greatest nation on earth, has been crippled by crooked politicians, business fraud, crime, deceit, unfair and discriminatory incarcerations, and a broken educational system that appears to be designed to precipitate continued poverty on the poor and downtrodden in a nation of plenty. Read The Raping of America and refresh your memory of the discovery of this great country and the deceit and crime that governed its wayward path that altered the dreams and vision of its founders. Read how this country has been pillaged and environmentally damaged for the wealth of a few at the expense of so many.

Examines numerous examples of the use and misuse of federal funds and offers suggestions for fiscal policies designed to promote more efficient government expenditures.

Poems touching every subject.

In spite of the flood of literature dealing with American television networks, the evening anchors, and prime-time personalities, little has been written about "the foot soldier of network news." Live from the Trenches fills that gap, providing the first examination of television news correspondents and their work, with much of the analysis coming from the correspondents themselves.

The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)

A prize-winning r"Washington Post" reporter tells the story of the Florida Everglades, from its beginnings as 4,500 off-putting square miles of natural liquid wasteland to the ecological mess it has become. Photos.