==Current Headlines==
*It was revealed that the FBI recorded conversations between Sen. [[Ted_Stevens#FBI_taped_conversations_between_Stevens_and_Allen|Ted Stevens]] (R-Alaska) and VECO executive Bill Allen. ([http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/2007/09/fbi_taped_sen_stevens.php ''The AP''] story)
*Senate Majority Leader [[Harry_Reid#Warning_of_late_adjournment_date|Harry Reid]] (D-Nev.) warned that Congress might have to stay in session into December if progress was not made on passing appropriations bills. ([http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/reid-warns-of-december-adjournment-2007-09-21.html ''The Hill''] story)
*Fighting off allegations of secret land deals in Guatemala, Rep. [[Jerry_Weller#Retirement|Jerry Weller]] (R-Ill.) will not seek reelection in 2008. ([http://www.rollcall.com/issues/1_1/breakingnews/20095-1.html ''Roll Call''] story)