Topic: Dispositive

Nancy Pelosi's floor speech included claims that education spending is the best way to bring revenue to the Treasury. Observers noted her use of the legal term "dispositive" and a potential verbal slip where she appeared to mention "martial law" while discussing House rules.

The "disposition matrix," a database used by the US government to track and target terrorism suspects for capture or killing, is examined following a Washington Post investigation. During a presidential debate, moderator Bob Schieffer and candidate Mitt Romney both signal support for the continued use of drone strikes. The discussion highlights the bipartisan consensus on drone warfare and the lack of critical questioning during the debates.