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… Continue reading Republicans to Obama – Forget The Constitution, Bomb A Foreign Country
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Poll: Americans Agree With Obama – 79% Prefer Congressional Approval on Syria
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… Continue reading Poll: Americans Agree With Obama – 79% Prefer Congressional Approval on Syria
Ezra Klein Wonders – Is This The Laziest Congress Ever?
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… Continue reading Ezra Klein Wonders – Is This The Laziest Congress Ever?
President’s Weekly Address – Good Economic Signs So Far, But More Needed
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… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – Good Economic Signs So Far, But More Needed
Michele Bachmann Will Not Seek Re-Election. Her Smartest Decision Yet
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… Continue reading Michele Bachmann Will Not Seek Re-Election. Her Smartest Decision Yet
Suspicious Letter Sent to President Obama Tested Positive for Ricin
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… Continue reading Suspicious Letter Sent to President Obama Tested Positive for Ricin
Anthony Weiner Considers A Run For Mayor
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… Continue reading Anthony Weiner Considers A Run For Mayor
President Obama Proves Again Why He Is The Only Adult In Washington – Video
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… Continue reading President Obama Proves Again Why He Is The Only Adult In Washington – Video
Republicans In Congress Finally Approve The Violence Against Women Act
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… Continue reading Republicans In Congress Finally Approve The Violence Against Women Act
President’s Weekly Address – Congress Must Work Together To Stop The Sequester
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… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – Congress Must Work Together To Stop The Sequester
Postal Service To End Your Saturday Service To Satisfy Congressional Mandate
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… Continue reading Postal Service To End Your Saturday Service To Satisfy Congressional Mandate
Congress Finally Approves $50.5 Billion In Hurricane Sandy Relief
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… Continue reading Congress Finally Approves $50.5 Billion In Hurricane Sandy Relief