On the same day Republicans were voting to sue the president for doing what all presidents do – a vote that passed the Republican controlled House of Representatives along party lines, 225 to 201 – President Obama was meeting with the American voters and pointed out that Republicans were engaging in a “political stunt.” He said… Continue reading Obama to GOP – “They’re Not Happy That I’m President, But That’s Okay” – Video
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Gabrielle Giffords Goes To Washington
Just seven months after being shot in her head in a failed assassination attempt, Arizona Democratic Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords returned to the floor of the House of Representatives on Monday to thunderous applause from the entire congregation. With less than five minutes remaining in the vote to approve a bill to raise the debt ceiling,… Continue reading Gabrielle Giffords Goes To Washington
Democrats Win On Partiot Act Extension
They call themselves “small government advocates,” yet, when the chance came to prove their idea of small government, John Boehner and the majority of Republicans voted to extend various parts of the Patriot Act set to expire at the end of February, with little debate on the House floor. This first vote needed a two-thirds… Continue reading Democrats Win On Partiot Act Extension