When President Obama became President of the United States, something got triggered in Congressional Republicans. They all decided that this particular president must not succeed. Before Mr. Obama’s moving truck drove up and delivered the Obama’s personal merchandise to the White House, Republicans had already began their game plan – to fight, to argue and… Continue reading An Almost Impossible New Low For Congress, And We Have Republicans To Thank
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For Congressional Approval, It’s How Low Can You Go
You couldn’t get this low of an approval even if you tried. Hammered by bipartisan discontent with its partisan rancor, the U.S. Congress reconvenes Tuesday with its lowest approval rating on record in polls dating back nearly 40 years –ideal fodder not just for late-night comedians, but also for President Obama in the election year… Continue reading For Congressional Approval, It’s How Low Can You Go
The S.O.P.A Debate And The White House Response
There is a big debate going on right now about a few pieces of legislation in Congress geared to fight online piracy. The Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA) and the Online Protection and Digital ENforcement Act (OPEN) are making their way through the legislative body, but another bill called SOPA – the Stop Online Piracy… Continue reading The S.O.P.A Debate And The White House Response
Democrats On The Attack – Asks Republicans Where Are The Jobs?
News on The Hill – In their first public address of 2012, House Democratic leaders ripped into Republicans Thursday for ignoring President Obama’s jobs package amid a lingering unemployment crisis. Behind Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), the lawmakers accused GOP leaders of neglecting their duties and remaining on vacation as the jobless rate tickles down… Continue reading Democrats On The Attack – Asks Republicans Where Are The Jobs?
President Overrides Republican Obstructionism – The Richard Cordray Appointment
President Obama today did what Republicans in Congress refused to do simply because of their political ideology. He bypassed the broken system in Washington and installed Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Protection Agency. “When Congress refuses to act, and as a result, hurts our economy and puts our people at risk, then I have… Continue reading President Overrides Republican Obstructionism – The Richard Cordray Appointment
While Congress Got Richer, Average Americans Got Poorer
The New York Times is once again, shedding some light on the selfish, mine mine mine mentality that is now elected Congressional members. Apparently, Congress is the place to go if you want to be a millionaire, while the rest of your constituents suffer! While the median net worth of members of Congress jumped 15… Continue reading While Congress Got Richer, Average Americans Got Poorer
President Obama Calls Boehner’s Caving “Good News”
In a statement, the President praised the “good news” that Boehner and House Republicans caved on extending the Payroll tax cuts for the middle class. “For the past several weeks, I’ve stated consistently that it was critical that Congress not go home without preventing a tax increase on 160 million working Americans. Today, I congratulate… Continue reading President Obama Calls Boehner’s Caving “Good News”
Republicans Failed The Middle Class Again. No Payroll Tax Cuts For You
For the majority of people reading this post be prepared. Starting in January of 2012, your family will pay $1000.00 more a year because of what happened in Washington yesterday. Yesterday, the American people watched in amazement as two separate plans designed to help the middle class got defeated in the Senate. Plan 1 was proposed… Continue reading Republicans Failed The Middle Class Again. No Payroll Tax Cuts For You
The Rich Goes To Congress Begging To Pay More Taxes
Republicans in Congress have pledged their lives to Grover Norquist and his efforts to protect the rich. Norquist managed to get just about all the Republicans in Congress to sign his pledge not to raise taxes on the rich. And although the economy needs all the help it can get, Norquist and his Republican goons… Continue reading The Rich Goes To Congress Begging To Pay More Taxes
Lifestyle Of The Rich And Famous – In Congress
“Few federal lawmakers must grapple with the financial ills –unemployment, loss of housing, wiped out savings — that have befallen millions of Americans,” said Sheila Krumholz, the Center for Responsive Politics’ executive director. “Congressional representatives on balance rank among the wealthiest of wealthy Americans and boast financial portfolios that are all but unattainable for most… Continue reading Lifestyle Of The Rich And Famous – In Congress
Report – 400,000 Education Jobs Will Be Created If Republicans Agree To Jobs Bill
If Republicans do the right thing and work with the President to get the economy going again through job creation, expect to see at least 400,000 education jobs saved or created because of the President’s $447 billion jobs bill. According to a report from Reuters, the bill contains “$30 billion for state and local efforts… Continue reading Report – 400,000 Education Jobs Will Be Created If Republicans Agree To Jobs Bill
President Obama Speaks About Jobs – Full Transcript And Video
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, and fellow Americans: Tonight we meet at an urgent time for our country. We continue to face an economic crisis that has left millions of our neighbors jobless, and a political crisis that has made things worse. This past week, reporters have been asking “What will this… Continue reading President Obama Speaks About Jobs – Full Transcript And Video