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Watch It Again – The Pope’s Address to Congress – Video

Ezra Grant — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 21:15:29 +0000

A very important stop for Pope Francis was his stop in Washington, his address to the elected leaders of this country, his address to Congress. Video

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Netanyahu’s Ad Claims America Did Not Want Israel to Exist – AD

Ezra Grant — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 00:04:05 +0000

If Benjamin Netanyahu feels this way about America, why is he coming here to address a joint session of congress? Thanks Republicans! Netanyahu disrespects America, and you invite him to address a branch of our government. The black-and-white text reads, “In 1948, Ben-Gurion stood before a fateful moment: The creation of the State of Israel.” […]

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Bringing an Outsider to Address a Joint Session of Congress is a HUGE GOP FAIL

Ezra Grant — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 13:31:09 +0000

For the Republicans to invite a foreign leader to address a joint session of congress, and have that leader give a partisan speech against the United States government is a slap to our faces. For Benjamin Netanyahu to accept that invitation is even lower than the invite itself. And it is clear from that acceptance […]

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OMG – New Congress Actually Passed a Bill Today

Ezra Grant — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 21:48:02 +0000

In the muck that is today’s politics, hearing the news that Congress agreed on anything is a rarity. But in this new congress, a bill actually passed both the House and Senate and is on its way to the president’s desk. This is news! Politicians actually doing their job! OMG! The Senate overwhelmingly passed a […]

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While You Debated The Torture Report, Congress Snuck This Past You

Ezra Grant — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 11:56:59 +0000

Torture is a serious crime and the interest in the newly released torture report is necessary and warranted. And it is a perfect diversion for a congress determined to fatten their own pocket. Two measures were snuck into the must-pass spending bill this week — all without formal debate. The first was a rider that […]

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Congress Members Join The Protest – “Hands Up Don’t Shoot” – PIC

Ezra Grant — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 20:12:27 +0000

I admire people who will stand up for something, anything, just stand up… and while you’re at it, raise your hands in support of the movement! Four members of the Congressional Black Caucus did the “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” gesture during remarks Monday on the House Floor, to show solidarity with protesters in Ferguson, Mo. Reps. […]

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The Post-Modern Mortem

Robert I. Grundfest — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 03:22:54 +0000

The days after elections are so much fun. Sort of like the day after Thanksgiving when the turkey and fixin’s get a chance to mature and mellow and the remembrance of a holiday is still fresh in the memory. Well, at least it’s like that for the Republicans. They get a chance to gloat and […]

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Congressman – At This Time of Crisis, Congress Has Gone “AWOL”

Ezra Grant — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 19:11:11 +0000

At a time of crisis in the Middle East, Congress has gone “AWOL,” Rep. John Larson said Monday. “Congress has been off for more than six weeks,” the Connecticut Democrat said on MSNBC. “Some have said, and I can’t disagree with them, that we’re AWOL,” Politico reports. Congress began its recess on Aug. 1 and […]

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Chris Matthews to President Obama – You Should Sue Congress – Video

Ezra Grant — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 17:40:45 +0000

Sometimes, I strongly disagree with Chris Matthews of MSNBC, like when he went on his show and clearly parroted talking-points from the Teaparty, or when he said that Democrats should accept the Teaparty and their crazy ideology. His acceptance of the Teaparty and their message has caused some rather angry posts to be written about […]

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President Obama – The Real Problem with Immigration is Congress

Ezra Grant — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 14:56:01 +0000

(Photo credit SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) Following his meeting with Texas Governor Rick Perry, President Obama issued a statement saying that there are no real differences between what he an Perry wants in regards to the border security and immigration issues in South Texas. The President stated that the real stumbling block is getting Congress to […]

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President’s Weekly Address – Calling on Congress to Raise the Minimum Wage

Ezra Grant — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 18:43:17 +0000

Earlier this week, President Obama took the initiative by signing an order requiring that federal contractors pay their employees a fair wage of at least $10.10 an hour. In this week’s weekly address, the president once again called on Congress to do their part for the American people and the economy, by raising the minimum […]

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Saturday Night Live – Time To Pray The Congress Gets It Right – Video

Ezra Grant — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 01:30:35 +0000

Maybe the most reasoned voice in Congress these days is that of Chaplin Barry Black. The Chaplin has opened all the floor sessions with a prayer, mostly geared towards the dumb path Congress has laid out for this country with the Government Shutdown and the unbelievable eventual outcome of America defaulting on paying its bills. […]

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Republicans to Obama – Forget The Constitution, Bomb A Foreign Country

Ezra Grant — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 13:21:52 +0000

President Obama did exactly what the constitution requires – before taking military action, consult with Congress. And before he made the decision to do just that, Republicans in Congress were quick to point out that they should be consulted first. At least two separate letters containing hundreds of congressional signatures made their way to the […]

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Poll: Americans Agree With Obama – 79% Prefer Congressional Approval on Syria

Ezra Grant — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 23:14:36 +0000

When it comes to taking military action against Syria, a strong majority of Americans think President Obama should be required to get congressional approval, according to an NBC News poll: specifically, 79 percent support congressional approval. That number shows that, as in Congress itself, a substantial number who would require congressional approval are surely Republicans who just […]

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Ezra Klein Wonders – Is This The Laziest Congress Ever?

Ezra Grant — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 14:13:16 +0000

With their “big” accomplishments consisting of, umm… nothing and a constant war on women, Ezra Klein of Wonkblog wonders if this Congress is the laziest Congress ever! Six months into its term, there’s little evidence that the 113th Congress will be the worst Congress ever. But they might be the laziest. On Monday, simply by […]

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President’s Weekly Address – Good Economic Signs So Far, But More Needed

Ezra Grant — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 16:28:46 +0000

Another week, and another weekly address by President Obama asking Congress to do their jobs and work for the American people. The President spoke about some of the positive things that have happened since his policies were put in placed, and he suggests that more can and should be done if Congress cooperated. Thanks to […]

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Michele Bachmann Will Not Seek Re-Election. Her Smartest Decision Yet

Ezra Grant — Wed, 29 May 2013 12:03:07 +0000

I never understood why she was in Congress anyway. A rock placed in her seat would have been more productive for the American people. Then again, a rock placed in any Congressional Republican’s seat would produce more than the sorry group occupying those seats today. Michele Bachmann, the firebrand conservative 2012 presidential contender, announced Wednesday […]

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Suspicious Letter Sent to President Obama Tested Positive for Ricin

MelodyM — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:09:49 +0000

By PIERRE THOMAS (@PierreTABC) , JACK DATE, ANN COMPTON (@AnnCompton) , JIM AVILA (@JimAvilaABC) and JEFF ZELENY April 17, 2013 A letter addressed to President Obama that field-tested positive for the poison ricin was received at the remote White House mail screening facility Tuesday, according to law enforcement officials. Law enforcement officials emphasized that these tests are preliminary and are often […]

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Anthony Weiner Considers A Run For Mayor

Ezra Grant — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:48:58 +0000

As far as I’m concerned, seeing Anthony Weiner in any political office would be a blessing. Like Senator Bernie Sanders, Weiner was a fighter for the American middle class. He was know for his ability to hit the Republicans where it hurts, and was the one who coined the phrase, Republican Party is “a wholly owned subsidiary of the […]

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President Obama Proves Again Why He Is The Only Adult In Washington – Video

Ezra Grant — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:48:18 +0000

A powerful Q&A happened today after President Obama met with leaders of Congress. The president held a press conference to talk about what happened in his meeting and took questions from reporters. One of the question was from a CNN reporter, Jessica Yellin, who implied that the President was not doing everything possible to force […]

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Republicans In Congress Finally Approve The Violence Against Women Act

Ezra Grant — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:43:44 +0000

We all know what’s happening here, right? That’s right, Politics is at play. In the last election cycle, Republicans watched as women voted for President Obama and Democrats in near record numbers. There were hashtags [#GOPWarAgainstWomen] going around on Twitter detailing how Republicans were against women because they refused to approve the Violence Against Women […]

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President’s Weekly Address – Congress Must Work Together To Stop The Sequester

Ezra Grant — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:21:04 +0000

This week, President Obama used his weekly address to urge Congress to work together to stop the next manufactured crisis slated to take effect on March 1st. The President said; Our top priority as a country right now should be doing everything we can to grow our economy and create good, middle class jobs. And […]

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Postal Service To End Your Saturday Service To Satisfy Congressional Mandate

Ezra Grant — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:07:25 +0000

Although the postal service has cut costs to the tune of $15 billion a year, they are now forced to end Saturday delivery of mails – a move expected to save another $2 billion a year. Why? Because at the end of 2006 under the Bush Administration, a Republican controlled Congress wanted to privatize the […]

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Congress Finally Approves $50.5 Billion In Hurricane Sandy Relief

Ezra Grant — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:23:08 +0000

Ninety days after Hurricane Sandy landed on the East Coast, Congress is finally sending help. The Senate voted Monday to approve a $50.5 billion emergency aid bill for victims of Hurricane Sandy, three months after the storm began pounding the Northeast. “I am so glad that we are finally coming to a moment where we […]

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Republicans Finally Acting Like They’re In The Minority

Ezra Grant — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 19:21:08 +0000

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – House Republicans appeared to be coming to grips with a stark realization as they returned to Washington from a three-day retreat here — they have a majority in name only. The party begins the 113th Congress with reduced numbers and confronting a popular president and an increased Democratic majority in the Senate. Preparing […]

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Words Of Wisdom From Newt Gingrich – Debt Ceiling Fight is “A Dead Loser” For GOP

Ezra Grant — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:52:55 +0000

Appearing on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Newt Gingrich had something to say about congressional Republicans’ new threat to damage this nation’s recovering economy – fighting President Obama tooth and nail on the debt ceiling fight coming in a couple of months. Congressional Republicans have indicated that they are willing to shut down the government if necessary, […]

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Today, the 112th Congress of the United States of America finally ends. Thank God.

Ezra Grant — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:39:21 +0000

Ezra Klein writes: What’s the record of the 112th Congress? Well, it almost shut down the government and almost breached the debt ceiling. It almost went over the fiscal cliff (which it had designed in the first place). It cut a trillion dollars of discretionary spending in the Budget Control Act and scheduled another trillion in spending cuts […]

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The 112th Congress Will Be The Least Productive In History

Ezra Grant — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 21:31:13 +0000

Thanks to a Republican controlled House of Representatives of course. With just days left in the 112th Congress, this session of legislators is set to become the least productive in modern American history, according to a review by The Huffington Post. President Barack Obama has signed just 219 bills into law since January, 2011. This […]

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Mitt Romney – Who Needs Congress? My Lawyers Will Advise Me On Declaring War

Ezra Grant — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:27:05 +0000

The clip below features the cast of Republican candidates trying to get their party’s nomination to take on then candidate, Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential elections. In the clip, moderator Chris Matthews asked Mitt Romney a question – who will you consult before sending our troops into war? This should have been easy one […]

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Republican Darrell Issa Wins! – Most Corrupt Member of Congress Award as per CREW

Ezra Grant — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 20:59:49 +0000

On September 13th, Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA) won an award he’d probably love to be able to decline. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), a non-profit legal watchdog group dedicated to holding public officials accountable for their actions, gave Issa a Dishonorable Mention in its 8th annual Most Corrupt Members of Congress report. CREW cites Issa for illegally revealing confidential […]

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