The Economist evaluates Congress

In the June 30 issue, The Economist analyzes the Democrat Congress's performance for its first six months and concludes it isn't bad. The editors acknowledge that the Congress hasn't passed any significant legislation (although they claim the minimum wage bill was significant) but they excuse the failure and credit the numerous investigations as shinning a light on the Bush administration that was sorely lacking. To make such an assessment, one needs almost to be a Pollyanna. The Congress has investigated much but has found little wrongdoing, only bureaucratic incompetence.