Tag: House

Republicans Worried They Could Lose The House in 2014

There’s growing angst among Republicans that the party’s House majority could be at risk in 2014 if the deep GOP divisions that emerged during the recent “fiscal cliff” negotiations persist in looming negotiations over a slew of budgetary issues. Even as Republican officials maintain the GOP majority is safe, several lawmakers and longtime activists warn… Continue reading Republicans Worried They Could Lose The House in 2014

Newt Gingrich – Missing In Action In South Carolina

Where in the world is Carmen San Diego? We don’t know. We also don’t know where Newt Gingrich is. He was supposed to be at an event in South Carolina, but last time we checked, the event went un-Newt-ered! Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich was greeted with a standing ovation when he was announced at… Continue reading Newt Gingrich – Missing In Action In South Carolina

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

Boehner Surrenders – Bad Politics Caused House Republicans To Cave On Payroll Tax Cuts

Chalk this one up as a win for the hard-working middle class families. Earlier today, John Boehner, under excruciating pressure from members of his own party, caved and agreed to the payroll tax cut bill the Senate passed last week – a move that would save  American families $1000.00 a year. It was the kind of pressure that… Continue reading Boehner Surrenders – Bad Politics Caused House Republicans To Cave On Payroll Tax Cuts

Republican Math – Lose Billions To Save Millions

This is the wisdom of a Republican controlled House of Representatives. About two weeks ago, House Republicans voted to deny the $200 million from a subsidy to the Federal Aviation Administration, because the Democratic controlled Senate did not yield to their demand to cut $16 million from the subsidy. Because of the Republican’s action, projects… Continue reading Republican Math – Lose Billions To Save Millions