They’re pretty certain the provision will hold up against the onslaught of the Republicans and the Supreme Court, but just in case the unexpected happens, some Congressional Democrats are already making other preparations to replace the individual mandate. One idea floating around is that of Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO). According to her plan, an open… Continue reading Democrats Looking At Other Options Besides Individual Mandate
The Obama Administration Takes A Stand On Egypt’s President
The Associated Press is reporting ongoing negotiations between the Obama Administration and Egypt’s Vice President on what is being said is the “immediate resignation of President Hosni Mubarak and the formation of a military-backed caretaker government.” The article referenced talks between Vice President Joe Biden and Egypt’s Vice President Omar Suleiman, as well as conversations between Secretary… Continue reading The Obama Administration Takes A Stand On Egypt’s President
Anderson Cooper Releases Video Of His Attack In Egypt
In an effort to stop news from going out, Mubarak supporters began attacking reporters. Caught in the middle of a mob scene, Anderson Cooper and his crew is attacked and as Mr. Cooper puts it, he was “punched in the head.” Below is the official video released by CNN. Anderson is seen in a dimly… Continue reading Anderson Cooper Releases Video Of His Attack In Egypt
A Conversation Between Sarah Palin and Thomas Jefferson
In another masterfully produced video, Thomas Jefferson encounters the former Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin. Their conversation ranges from the Constitution, to Palin’s understanding of the Constitution and how slavery ended. After hearing what Mrs. Palin had to say, Jefferson has an “Aha” moment! Hilarious! This video is a must see.
A.D.P Reports Private Employment Increased In January
A recent report from Automatic Data Processing (ADP) shows the following improvements in the job market. Private-sector employment increased by 187,000 from December to January on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report released today. The estimated change of employment from November to December was revised down by 50,000 to 247,000… Continue reading A.D.P Reports Private Employment Increased In January
Senate Votes on Health Care Repeal
After the Republican controlled House of Representatives approved a measure to repeal the Health Care Reform passed by President Obama and the Democratic controlled congress in 2010, Mitch McConnell, the Republican Senate Leader promised a vote will be held in the Senate as well. Mr. McConnell attached the repeal bill to another legislation for aviation… Continue reading Senate Votes on Health Care Repeal
What Americans Want From The 112th Congress This Year
According to a new Gallup Poll, a whopping 83% of Americans want Congress to do something about an energy bill favoring clean energy or alternative energy. This same poll also finds that 76% of Americans want the tax system overhauled, and 72% want a speedy withdrawal from Afghanistan. See more from Gallup
Is The Individual Mandate Constitutional? Its Creator Says…
In a recent interview conducted by Ezra Klein of the Washington Post, with one of the original authors of the individual mandate – the piece of language in the health care reform bill that requires Americans to purchase health insurance, but is attacked by Republicans as “unconstitutional,” – was asked if the constitutionality of the mandate… Continue reading Is The Individual Mandate Constitutional? Its Creator Says…
Republicans Are Now Attacking The Air You Breathe
New legislation is being introduced in the Senate by John Barrasso, Republican of Wyoming that will take away the regulatory powers of the Environmental Protection Agency, also called the EPA. This has always been a goal of the Republican party, and now with the numbers they’ve gained in the House of Representatives and the Senate, they are… Continue reading Republicans Are Now Attacking The Air You Breathe
Ezra Klein Is Wrong On This Issue
Steve Benen of The Washington Monthly ran an interesting piece, stating that judges who voted against the Affordable Care Act, or what the conservatives are calling ObamaCare, receive more press attention than those who voted for the bill. He then broke it down by the numbers showing that on verdict 1, which supported the Democratic… Continue reading Ezra Klein Is Wrong On This Issue
Macho-Man Tim Pawlenty Calls President Obama a Chicken
In an effort to take the “chicken” label off himself, Tim Pawlenty, often described as “softee” and “mild mannered” tore up the civility memo and dived head-first into Republican macho-ness… He called the president a chicken! Well, he did! The Presidential hopeful appeared in friendly territory on “Fox & Friends” and spoke about President Obama’s… Continue reading Macho-Man Tim Pawlenty Calls President Obama a Chicken
Egypt Puts The Obama Administration Between A Rock And A Hard Place
In it’s strongest statements thus far, the Obama Administration is distancing itself from the embattled dictator in Egypt, President Hosni Mubarak. United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appeared on ABC’s Sunday morning news program and stated that real stability can only be achieved through a democratic process. She said; Real stability only comes from the kind… Continue reading Egypt Puts The Obama Administration Between A Rock And A Hard Place