The vote to extend the Patriot Act failed last week, but sailed to an easy vote Monday night with a vote of 275 – 144. FoxNews report: Last week’s vote surprised many lawmakers, with some not even aware the House was considering it under special, expedited rules. “Clearly we wanted to see the bill passed,”… Continue Reading
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House GOP Conservatives Unveil $2.5 Trillion in Spending Cuts
Conservative Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, chairman of the Republican Study Committee, unveiled in a “Spending Reduction Act” today that would cut $2.5 Trillion over the next ten years. To go along with it is a companion bill to be introduced in the Senate by Sen. Jim DeMint. The Daily Caller – Jordan’s “Spending Reduction… Continue Reading
Republicans Projected to Take Control of House
Fox News is projecting that the Republicans will take control of the House of Representatives from the Democrats with a likely pick-up of around 60 seats, give or take a few. As it is likely that the power in the Senate will be retained by Democrats, the overwhelming sweep by the Republicans an their takeover… Continue Reading
Obama Signals Rangel To End Career
As time goes by, more and more democrats are coming out with response for Charlie Rangel to step down due to charges of ethics violations. One of those voices is President Obama when he told Harry Smith of the “Early Show,” “I think Charlie Rangel served a very long time and served– his constituents very… Continue Reading
When Congressmen Attack
It’s no secret by now that Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-NC) physically handled a student. If it is news to you, please watch the video: As you can see, Etheridge was clearly placing his hands on this student. And for what? Who knew that a simple question like, “Do you support the Obama agenda” would get… Continue Reading
Houses Passes Health Care Reform Bill 219-212
That’s right, it passed. 219 ayes vs. 212 nays in a stunning vote against the people and their liberty. How did they each person vote? FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 165 (Democrats in roman; Republicans in italic; Independents underlined) H R 3590 RECORDED VOTE 21-Mar-2010 10:49 PM QUESTION: On Motion to Concur in Senate Amendments BILL TITLE: Patient… Continue Reading
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