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The Martians Have Landed!

May 13, 2012 Comments Off by

I’m sure I’m not the only person who periodically finds himself wondering if it’s all just a dream or if he’s found himself starring in one of the more bizarre episodes of ‘The Twilight Zone.”

For instance, Bret Baier reported that Joe Biden recently had the …

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Patterson inquiry recommends expulsion (update: Lawmakers decline)

Apr 03, 2012 Comments Off by

Update:

Lawmakers decline to immediately oust Patterson

House Republicans effectively killed a mostly Democratic effort to remove Patterson from his seat in the face of an ethics investigation that exposed allegations of domestic violence, outbursts against other lawmakers and staff, marijuana use and offers to a …

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No Democrats willing to vote for Obama budget

Mar 29, 2012 Comments Off by

Last night, the House voted on President Obama’s budget. The result?

414 to 0.

Republicans wrote an amendment that contained Mr. Obama’s budget and offered it on the floor, daring Democrats to back the plan, which calls for major tax increases and yet still adds trillions …

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Dems continue one-trick approach to governance: raise taxes

Feb 15, 2012 Comments Off

Dems Reject Spending Cuts in Payroll Tax Talks, Insist on Job-Threatening Tax Hikes

In their joint statement regarding payroll tax cut negotiations, Speaker Boehner, Leader Cantor, and Whip McCarthy note that “Republicans have attempted to reach an agreement and negotiated in good faith for months, …

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