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Mr. President, Delphi workers deserve fair and equal treatment
Today, President Obama will visit Michigan to take a “victory lap” and “tout the revival of General Motors and Chrysler since the auto companies received billions in federal aid and government-assisted bankruptcies,” POLITICO reported. There is no question that a strong and growing auto industry is good news, for both our country and for auto workers.
Sen. Kerry: Not a yacht but a sailboat
Senator John Kerry, Massachusetts Democrat, was sure to point out to me on Thursday that the "Isabel," his 76-foot $7 million luxury yacht docked in Rhode Island, is actually not a yacht, but simply "my sailboat."
Obama nominee supported Rangel
Jacob Lew gave 1k to Rangel campaign
Former Nazi death camp guard could be tried as an adolescent
Suspected Nazi war criminal Samuel Kunz has gone unpunished for more than 60 years for allegedly aiding in the murder of more than 430,000 people - and now he might be tried as an adolescent.
Pelosi on 'swamp' remark: Nevermind Dem corruption
As Rep. Charles Rangel, New York Democrat, heads into the ethics committee hearing today to see what kind of violations he is being accused of, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, has been routinely criticized for a statement she made about four years ago regarding cleaning up corruption in the House, saying she was going to “drain the swamp.”
Rep. Grijalva: Arizona boycott is off the table now
Following a preliminary injunction ruling on Wednesday morning by a federal judge who blocked a number of key provisions in Arizona's new immigration law known as SB 1070, Representative Raul Grijalva, Arizona Democrat, called off the economic boycott of his state he previously called for. As a result of the judge's decision, Mr. Grijalva feels there is no need to place economic sanctions on Arizona. He told reporters on Wednesday afternoon.
Republicans release more complex Obamacare chart
If you thought the original Democrat health plan chart Republicans used to criticize the health care reform bill during the debates this year resembled a dystopian bureaucratic mess, check out the new chart the Joint Economic Committee minority just released on Wednesday.
Off the beaten path online: Bush ‘Miss me yet?’ billboard vandalized...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Bush ‘Miss me yet?’ billboard vandalized, 10 races to watch in 2010, Sharpest drop in manufacturing in past year.
DISCLOSE Act fails to go forward in Senate
Senate Republicans showed strength in their numbers on Tuesday night, when the minority party blocked Democratic efforts to limit debate on legislation known as the DISCLOSE Act. The DISCLOSE, a bill that would place strict disclosure requirements on political campaign donations for ads given by corporations, unions and other organizations.
Rangel says he's not resigning
As Congressman Charles Rangel, New York Democrat, finds himself up against pending ethics allegations, lawmakers on the Hill from both parties are not taking sides on the issue just yet
Media mum on Falun Gong - as persecution escalates
Media coverage of Falun Gong persecution in China has decreased in recent years - but the meditation movement needs the West now more than ever.
First Democratic Congressman calls for charges against Black Panthers
California's U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman, embarrassed at a recent town hall meeting, now is calling for "criminal" prosecution of New Black Panthers for voter intimidation. But with a twist.... an ill-informed twist at that.
Putting Panther Myths to Rest
U.S. Civil Rights Commissioner Peter Kirsanow makes mincemeat of the left's arguments against the substance of the commission's inquiry into the New Black Panther Party voter intimidation case.
Boxer jobs tour looks more like trail of fundraisers
Senator Barbara Boxer, California Democrat, facing a tougher re-election year than in previous campaign cycles, engaged in a recent trip around her state in early July calling it the "Jobs for California Tour." The Contra Costa Times reported that Ms. Boxer traveled for two-days on a “campaign blitz” across the state touting job-creation successes while lobbing an attack on Republican challenger and former Hewlett Packert CEO Carly Fiorina. However, was the California Senator more concerned about attending political fundraisers during this “jobs tour” as opposed to talking to private sector business owners struggling under a difficult economy and likely panicking over massive legislation she voted in favor of?
Democrats look to change Senate filibuster rules
Democrats on the hill, frustrated after their party lost their 60- seat majority in the Senate following the election of Republican Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown in January, could be looking at changing the filibuster rules soon.
