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Democrats Force Gas Prices Up;Bush Sends Oil Prices Down
2008-07-18 06:02:00 They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, how about comparing these two graphs… is that like 2,000 words? Check out how the Democrat Congress’ (lack of) action has resulted in a significant spike in USA gas prices since they came to power. Michelle Malkin did all the work on this one. Now let’s observe how President ...
By: GayPatriot
Governmental Double Standard
2008-07-17 12:21:00 If you’ve been following the news you no doubt can’t get away from the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac story. Remember a few short years ago, Enron was all over the news and was trashed by everyone and their mother for cooking the books to the tune of $567 million. Government hearing, firings, ...
Bush lifts executive ban on offshore drilling
2008-07-14 20:17:00 WASHINGTON (AP) - Putting pressure on congressional Democrats to back more exploration for oil, President Bush on Monday lifted an executive ban on offshore drilling that has stood since his father was president. But the move, by itself, will do nothing unless Congress acts as well. There are two prohibitions on offshore drilling, one imposed by ...
By: TexasFred's
Can We Call Them ?SchumerVilles??How About ?Jackass Towns??
2008-07-14 20:03:00 Hmmm, it took reading on Instapundit that it was US Senator Charles Schumer (DEMOCRAT-NY) whose latest reckless behavior two weeks ago (added to zillions of other examples before), caused the bank run at IndyMac which resulted in the Federal Government taking it over. Funny how the MSM isn’t mentioning it at all in their saturated IndyMac coverage over the ...
By: GayPatriot
Bush tries to blame Congress for high energy costs
2008-07-12 16:56:00 WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush on Saturday tried to pin the blame on Congress for soaring energy prices and said lawmakers need to lift long-standing restrictions on drilling for oil in pristine lands and offshore tracts believed to hold huge reserves of fuel. “It’s time for members of Congress to address the pain that high gas ...
By: TexasFred's
Memo To Pelosi: PLEASE Listen to Dennis Kucinich!
2008-07-10 19:35:00 I just got this high-larious email from the Re-Elect Kucinich for Congress Committee. (How the frick did I get on THAT list?) Anyway, enjoy this laugh…. Impeachment on the House floor TODAY Dear Friends, Congressman Dennis Kucinich will present a single Article of Impeachment to the House of Representatives sometime between 3:30 pm and 4:00 pm (EDT) today, Thursday, ...
By: GayPatriot
A FISA Follow Up On The ?Limbo? Congress
2008-07-10 11:56:00 (As in, ?how low can they go,? of course?).Glenn Greenwald tells us here which Senate Dems voted in favor of the FISA disaster?Bayh - Carper ? Casey (voted for the Bingaman, Dodd and Specter amendments, but then voted for the bill anyway...unbelievable) - Conrad - Feinstein - Inouye - Kohl - Landrieu - Lincoln - McCaskill - Mikulski - Nelson (Neb.) - Nelson (Fla.) - Obama - Pryor - Rockefeller - Salazar - Webb - WhitehouseOh, and by the way (as Greenwald communicated), a Rasmussen poll conducted on Tuesday tells us that, of those surveyed, the 110th Congress received either a good or excellent rating from nine percent of those polled.Yep, that?s right; for the first time, a Congressional approval rating has entered the single digits. Congratulations!I?m sure we can expect such new capitulations as drilling in the ANWR and our coastal zones for oil any day now.Fortunately, the ACLU intends to file suit over this; you can read more about it and find out how to help here.
Democrats Try To Tie High Gas Prices To Republicans
2008-06-30 23:02:00 Some Democrats from the House will have found themselves a Bush impersonator for a radio ad that tries to blame Republicans for the high price of gas in the country. Really? The national average today is over $4/gallon. In January 2007, when Democrats took control of Congress, it was around $2.20/gallon. ...
Harry Reid: The Do-Nothing Senate Leader
2008-06-28 19:20:00 Senator Reid may well be the most incompetent man ever to be in charge of the United States Senate. Political Maneuvers Delay Bill-After-Bill In The Senate - Washington Post The Senate went home yesterday for the Fourth of July holiday to face voters, having failed repeatedly to address critical economic issues from skyrocketing gas prices to climate ...
By: GayPatriot
Powers for Congress Picnic Tonight
2008-06-25 10:21:00 Harris Hill Men's Club invites the entire community to a picnic for Jon Powers. When: Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Where: Clarence Town Park. Large Pavilion
By: BuffaloPundit
Bob Barr Urges Congress: No Surveillance of Americans Without Fourth Amendm
2008-06-21 12:03:00 Bob Barr Urges Congress: No Surveillance of Americans Without Fourth Amendment Protections June 19, 2008 6:33 pm EST Atlanta , GA -- “In asserting his power to conduct warrantless searches of Americans, President George W. Bush has expressed his clear contempt for the Fourth Amendment. So has Sen. John McCain, despite his reputation as a supposed maverick,” says Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party candidate for president. Now the Democratic-led Congress is preparing to approve a so-called compromise that gives the Bush administration almost everything it wants in order to expand dramatically the power of the federal government to surveil American citizens without court orders. “ America desperately needs leaders who will stand up for the Bill of Rights,” observes Barr, “not those who flaunt its vital and time-honored protections.” The president already has the power to conduct surveillance of foreign terrorists. The 30-year old Foreign Intelligence ...
Who?s Playing Politics?
2008-06-20 09:45:00 Obama thinks that bin Laden is still free because of Republicans? Sen. Obama, who’s been in charge of Congress for the past two years now? And what have you done to try and capture him? In fact, what have you all done period? I like this line from Richard Clarke I’m a ...
“New Democratic Congress” Crowns King “Surge” W. Bu
2008-06-20 00:25:00 “New Democratic Congress” Earns It’s Whopping 17% Approval Rating (RealClearPolitics) By Crowning King Bush And Funding His “OOPS!” War In Iraq With ZERO Restrictions Why? Well, because the Dems expect Barack Obama will be our next president, so why NOT “crown” the lame duck known affectionately by his [ahem... VERY few -- again, RCP] fans as “Dubya“, since the “Royal Torch” will soon be passed on to their “Inherit King of The Oval Office Throne”, Barack (”Barry”) Obama. Obviously. I feel I MUST apologize to my readers. I actively SUPPORTED the “change”; the passing of “batons” from the Republican Party to the Democrats in ‘06, because, we DESPARATELY needed “change”. It hasn’t quite worked out the way I’d hoped. Not only do we now need “change” again, we need to dig beneath our couch cushions for “change” just...
Democrats Go All ?Hugo Chavez?To Solve US Energy Needs
2008-06-18 21:36:00 Good heavens…. House Democrats responded to President’s Bush’s call for Congress to lift the moratorium on offshore drilling. This was at an on-camera press conference fed back live. Among other things, the Democrats called for the government to own refineries so it could better control the flow of the oil supply. Ah, socialism. The Democrats are at least ...
By: GayPatriot
Government In The Red
2008-06-11 01:21:00 If our United States government can’t even run a restaurant, how in the hell can we expect them to run anything else?
UPDATED HS Committe Schedule - June 9-13
2008-06-09 22:25:00 Wednesday, June 11, 2008 @ 10am 210 Cannon House Office Building Hearing: H.R. 6193, the ?Improving Public Access to Documents Act of 2008? ? Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment Witnesses (invited): Meredith Fuchs, General Counsel, National Security Archive, Patrice McDermott, Director, OpenTheGovernment.org, Caroline Fredrickson, Director, Washington Legislative Office, American Civil Liberties Union Wednesday, June 11, 2008 @ ...
Democrats May Take Back Congress AND White House
2008-06-09 19:23:00 AlterNet During the month of April, 41.7% of Americans considered themselves to be Democrats. Just 31.6% said they were Republicans and 26.6% were not affiliated with either major party. This is the third straight month Obama's team has enjoyed a double-digit edge. Forty-seven percent (47%) of women say they're Democrats and just under 30% identify with the GOP. Men are more evenly divided-36% say they're Democrats and 34% Republican. Democrats have the advantage among all age groups and also lead among those who earn less than $75,000 a year. The two parties are even among higher-income adults. Party identification is essentially even among Investors but Democrats have a 47% to 25% advantage among non-Investors. May was also the fourth straight month that the number of Democrats topped 41%. Prior to February of this year, neither party had ever reached the 39% level of support. Rasmussen Reports tracks this information based upon telephone interviews with approximately 15,...
HS Committee Schedule - June 9-13
2008-06-09 15:44:00 Wednesday, June 11, 2008 @ 10am 210 Cannon House Office Building Hearing: H.R. 6193, the ?Improving Public Access to Documents Act of 2008? ? Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment Witnesses (invited/partial): Meredith Fuchs, General Counsel, National Security Archive; Patrice McDermott, Director, OpenTheGovernment.org Wednesday, June 11, 2008 @ 10am 311 Cannon House Office Building Hearing: ?Ready to Lead? DHS and ...
Today at DHS - Monday, June 9
2008-06-09 04:23:00 10:00 AM CDT U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Assistant Secretary Julie L. Myers will participate in a press announcement at the BEST Conference with Mexican government officials, U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, U.S. Congressmen Henry Cuellar and Mark Soudar to announce a bilateral initiative and support in curbing arms and weapons export smuggling into Mexico (Houston, ...
DHS to Upgrade Homeland Security Network
2008-06-09 04:17:00 From DHS Release Washington ? The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today that it is taking steps to enhance its Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN). Known as HSIN Next Generation (NextGen), the enhancement will provide a secure and trusted national platform for Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information sharing and collaboration between federal, state, local, ...
Presidential Podcast 06/07/08
2008-06-08 03:43:00 Presidential Podcast 06/07/08 . Subscribe to Our Podcast feed or online podnova Podcast Channel and receive the weekly Presidential Radio Address in English and Spanish with select State Department Briefings. Featuring full audio and text transcripts, More content Sources added often so stay tuned.Tags: President Bush and White House radio address or Congress
Bush radio address 06/07/08 full audio, text transcript
2008-06-08 03:33:00 bush radio address 06/07/08 full audio, text transcript. President's Radio Address and In Focus: Defense Subscribe to Our Podcast feed or online podnova Podcast Channel and receive the weekly Presidential Radio Address in English and Spanish with select State Department Briefings. Featuring real audio and full text transcripts, More content Sources added often so stay tuned.THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Congress will soon vote on legislation to fund our troops serving on the front lines of the war on terror. This is an opportunity for Congress to give our men and women in uniform the tools they need to protect us, and Congress should approve these vital funds immediately.Congress has had this funding request for more than a year, and there is no reason for further delay. This money is urgently needed to support military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. I put forward some reasonable requirements this bill must meet. First, this bill must give our troops the resources they need...
No End In Sight For U.S. Banking Crisis
2008-06-07 05:31:00 The Wall Street Journal, with a little bit of help from federal regulators, managed to torpedo hopes earlier today that the United States was approaching an end to a banking crisis brought on by the housing bust. Michael Corkery, Jonathan Karp, and Damian Paletta wrote: Until now, most of the damage to banks from the ...
By: Boom2Bust.com
Ron Paul Speaks With Iraqi Legislator in Congress Committee Hearings
2008-06-06 16:11:00 This is a very interesting and telling question and answer session. The language and communication barrier is large, but it comes out loud and clear that the Iraqi people do not want a massive long-term U.S. military presence and a Vatican-sized U.S. embassy. George W. Bush said we were giving them democracy right? ...
By: Ponderthis...
Senator Wyden: Wants Review Of Rumsfeld?s Testimony To Congress
2008-06-06 16:00:00 By- Suzie-Q @ 7:00 AM MST From: TPM Muckraker Sen. Wyden: Rumsfeld Should Be Held Accountable By Kate Klonick - June 5, 2008, 4:34PM As we’ve been reporting, Phase II of the Senate intel committee’s report on pre-war intelligence on Iraq has been released, and all day lawmakers have been issuing statements of shock and incredulity. Sen. ...
By: Suzie-Q
?eBill of Rights? Proposed by Liberty Coalition
2008-06-06 09:12:00 From Liberty Coalition Release Transpartisan Alliance Seeks Internet Privacy/Security Guarantees; Demands Government and Business ?Stand Up and Play Right? (Washington, DC) … A broad range of advocacy organizations, ranging from the Rutherford Institute and the Equal Justice Alliance to the International Association of Whistleblowers, are uniting in support of a newly drafted eBill of Rights, created to ...
Today at DHS - Friday, June 6
2008-06-06 09:05:00 12:30 PM CDT Secretary Michael Chertoff will participate in a press availability on the Model Ports Initiative and Global Entry at George Bush International Airport (Houston, TX).
Obama and Clinton Meet in DC; Clinton Urges Supporters to Back Obama
2008-06-06 06:49:00 Senator Barack Obama delayed his flight to Chicago on Thursday, so that he could meet privately with Senator Clinton in Washington, DC. On Wednesday, Senator Clinton met with members of the Democratic Party about what to do now that the contests have finished. Fellow Democrats urged Senator Clinton to end her pursuit of the nomination and back Obama. Clinton will make a formal speech on Saturday, in which she will announce her support for Obama and host a party for her campaign support team. Rumors abound as to how Obama and fellow Democrats will face the pressure to give Hillary Clinton the vice presidential nomination. Many supporters and even many in Washington feel that Clinton deserves to have the spot. Senator Clinton has told the public that she is interested in the number 2 spot on the ticket but has told supporters not to intervene and urge Obama to pick her. "While Senator Clinton has made clear throughout this process that she will do whatever sh...
Exit tax passes Congress
2008-06-05 21:25:00 The U.S. government is about to close off the last refuge for Americans who seek to escape the clutches of the IRS. Every year, a few hundred Americans take the fateful step of surrendering their U.S. citizenship to avoid paying U.S. taxes. Many of them already live abroad, and are subject to U.S. law which ... No Related Post
By: Jutia Group
Conservative Marching Orders
2008-06-05 20:46:00 Frustrated with Washington, with career politicians, with presidential candidates who do not represent what we believe in, Conservatives presently have only one option
By: Webloggin
Bush Lied, People Died
2008-06-05 19:32:00 After a long delay the the Senate Intelligence Committee’s report on the run up to the war was finally released. The full reports (pdf) are available here: “Report on Whether Public Statements Regarding Iraq by U.S. Government officials Were Substantiated by Intelligence Information” “Report on Intelligence Activities Relating to Iraq Conducted by the Policy Counterterrorism Evaluation Group ...
By: Liberal Values
Today at DHS - Thursday, June 5
2008-06-05 09:06:00 10:00 AM EDT Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Policy Paul Rosenzweig will testify before the House Homeland Security Committee, Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism on U.S. efforts to combat transnational criminal organizations (311 Cannon House Office Building). 10:15 AM MDT U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Thad Allen will participate in a press ...
My congressman?s ?best? idea? A legislative game show
2008-06-04 23:30:00 My Republican congressman, in the spirit of fully representative democracy, has discovered how to best serve his constituents: Let ‘em vote on what he ought to do. Rep. John R. “Randy” Kuhl, R-N.Y., has sent his constituents a franked, four-color mailer announcing the “Fix Washington Project”: Congressman Kuhl wants to hear from you. Between May 16th and July 18th, Congressman Kuhl is seeking your input and ideas regarding any federal issue. Residents of the 29th district can e-mail, call or fax their ideas to the Congressman’s office. Once all of the ideas have been submitted, five will be chosen and posted on Rep. Kuhl’s website to allow his constituents to from the list of five. The idea that gets the most votes will be introduced on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. [emphasis in original; press release] Rep. Kuhl’s mailing says, “Now is the time to fix Washington.” Now? He’s been in office for 43 mon...
Wall Street Strategists Warn Of ?Credit Recession? Lasting More Than Two Ye
2008-06-04 23:01:00 Earlier today, some Wall Street strategists sounded the alarm over a ?credit recession? which may last more than two years and result in a massive consolidation of the U.S. financial sector. Reuters? Jennifer Ablan, Dena Aubin, and Walden Siew reported: The fallout from deteriorating subprime mortgages and the broader housing and credit crisis will eventually ...
By: Boom2Bust.com
Congress Acts To Curb Pentagon Propaganda
2008-06-04 14:38:00 The recent revelaltions by former Bush press secretary, Scott McClellan, about efforts to sell the Iraq invasion by Republicans, has once again raised questions concerning the role of the military in how it presents itself to the American public. Is it conveying information or is it part of a propaganda machine trying to sell administration ...
Is The Devil Cancelling His Pacts?
2008-06-03 13:22:00 Based on his performance on the Senate floor the past 10 years, how did anyone know there was a problem? Sen. Robert C. Byrd was hospitalized Monday night at his doctor’s urging after suffering from lethargy and sluggishness at the Capitol and, later, at his home, a spokesman for the 90-year-old Democrat said. In all seriousness, I ...
By: GayPatriot
Today at DHS - Tuesday, June 3
2008-06-03 06:55:00 8:00 AM EDT Under Secretary for the National Protection and Programs Directorate Robert Jamison will deliver remarks on Department of Homeland Security cyber security priorities and US-CERT efforts to enhance federal network security at the 4th Annual Government Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams Conference (Orlando, FL). 9:15 AM EDT Secretary Michael Chertoff ...
Congress Fails Again At Finding A Solution To Rising Gas Prices
2008-06-02 14:00:00 Congress lead their second round of questioning for the execs of the major oil companies on why gas prices were so high and how they can be okay with making so much money while people are paying so much for gasoline. Don’t they understand that the oil industry is a byproduct of the transportation industry. ...
By: Damon Clifford
Ad Wars: Count The Votes
2008-06-01 15:46:00 Check out our entire video library at Political Realm TV.Presidential Watch: Michigan And FloridaA new group, Count The Votes Casts PAC, aired this ad in Washington, DC and on CNN nationally urging members of the the DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee to seat all the full delegate slates from Michigan and Florida. The ad features several older Democrats who insist the contests were valid, reference the Florida recount in 2000, and suggest disaster lies ahead should the party not count the votes.Senate Watch: ColoradoDemocratic Congressman Mark Udall has launched his second ad of the cycle, "Worth." Udall focuses on national defense in the ad, calling for the creation of a new army division, improving veterans care, and finding Osama bin Laden. "Isn't there a better way to protect America?" Udall asks.Senate Watch: New MexicoRepublican Congressman Steve Pearce decries attacks from House colleague Heather Wilson in his latest ad, "We Can Do Better And We Deserve Better." The Republica...
By: Political Realm
GOP 3rd Congressional District: Vote Jack Kelly For Congress
2008-06-01 15:33:00 I’ve previously stated that I have paid more attention to the US Senate and 7th Congressional District race then I have to the 3rd Congressional District. But that doesn’t mean I haven’t been following the press releases and what has been going on in the race. I have also received a few emails from voters asking ...
24 Former U.S. Attorneys: Congress Can Subpoena White House
2008-05-31 17:00:00 By- Suzie-Q @ 8:00 AM MST 24 Former U.S. Attorneys Say Congress Can Subpoena White House By Andrew Tilghman - May 30, 2008, 2:26PM In the legal standoff between Congress and the White House, a group of 24 former federal prosecutors is siding with Congress. The attorneys joined in a friend-of-the-court brief arguing that Congress should be ...
By: Suzie-Q
Pork Spending: what our congress spends our money on
2008-05-30 20:17:00 Each year, our Congress looks for money to horde into their state so they look good to their constituents. Some of these are worthy, some are questionable; all cost taxpapyers money. Citizens against government waste has produced a book on these, comparing spending state to state, year to year.
Quotable: We're Going To Lose Some Seats
2008-05-30 18:19:00 "We're going to lose some seats. There's no question about it. We deserve to."--Republican Senator Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, on his party's chances this fall. Coburn went on to suggest Republicans lack leadership and have betrayed the values of their party.
By: Political Realm
> worried with the failure of congress Left looks to cut losses and exit
2008-05-30 10:41:00 The United Progressive Alliance government is apprehensive that regardless of the Indo-US nuclear deal, the Left parties may withdraw support before September 2008. The Left parties have concerns over price rise, inflation and “mismanagement” of the economy. Today’s inflation figure of 8.1%can only add to the Left’s fears. The domino effect set in after the Karnataka election ...
Ad Wars: Clinton's Final Push
2008-05-30 06:25:00 Check out our entire video library at Political Realm TV.Hillary ClintonClinton is making perhaps her final ad push, launching a new ad, "Only One," in Montana. The ad strikes a familiar economic message, touting her record and appealing to middle class voters.The pro-Clinton American Leadership Project has also launched new ads in the three remaining contests. In Puerto Rico, the group is touting Clinton's health care plan.The group is airing "Squeezed" in Montana and South Dakota, which focuses on Clinton's plan to reduce the economic burden on middle class families.Gubernatorial Watch: MissouriRepublican Congressman Kenny Hulshof touts his background as a prosecutor, while hitting rival Sarah Steelman for being too Jefferson City (Missouri speak for 'too Washington'). It's an odd claim from a candidate who's spent the past twelve years in Washington. Steelman has served as Missouri's treasurer for four years after six years as a state senator. The primary is August 5th....
By: Political Realm
Should McClellan testify before Congress?
2008-05-30 00:26:00 Rep. Robert Wexler wants Scott McClellan to testify before Congress: Today Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) called for former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan to appear before the House Judiciary Committee to testify under oath regarding the devastating revelations made in his new book on the Bush Administration’s deliberate efforts to mislead the American people ...
Congress Likely To Probe Embedded Analysts
2008-05-29 21:01:00 The Defense Authorization bill passed by the House last week contains an amendment that would bar the Department of Defense (DOD) from using funds for propaganda purposes and would require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Defense Department ’s inspector general to determine whether the DOD’s earlier policy of providing “talking points” to network military analysts violated existing ...
The Never-Ending Presidential Campaign: What?s it cost us?
2008-05-29 20:54:00 You’ve probably noticed a relatively new phenomenon in American politics: The Never-Ending Presidential Campaign. (Might make a good animated flick, eh?) And you’ve likely thought Gee, this has been going on for-evuh. Well, it has: The 2008 presidential election campaign began as the mid-term elections ended in 2006. By February of the next year, look at all the Democrats who had tossed in the proverbial hat ? Sen. Joe Biden, Sen. Hillary Clinton, Sen. Chris Dodd, former Sen. John Edwards, Rep. Dennis Kucinich, Sen. Barack Obama, Gov. Bill Richardson, Gov. Tom Vilsack and former Sen. Mike Gravel. All but two were sitting governors or members of Congress. And the Republicans: Sen. John McCain, Sen. Sam Brownback, former Gov. Jim Gilmore, former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former Gov. Mike Huckabee, Rep. Duncan Hunter, three-time Senate race loser Alan Keyes, Rep. Ron Paul, former Gov. Mitt Romney, Rep. Tom Tancredo, and the Thompson twins, former Sen. Fred and former Gov. Tommy....
FIFA Congress opens in Sydney
2008-05-29 13:19:00 The opening ceremony of the 58th FIFA Congress took place today (Thursday 29 May 2008) at the world-famous Sydney Opera House.
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