Posts from the ‘Congress’ category

Wittman Statement On Fiscal Cliff Vote

Wittman Statement on American Taxpayer Relief Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives considered H.R.…

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Democrats Refusing To Compromise On Entitlements Creating “Real Danger” Of Going Off The Cliff

Uh oh.  Politico reports: Speaker John Boehner on Thursday said that “no substantive progress has been made” on fiscal cliff negotiations, and warned that if Democrats…

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Don’t Reform The MWAA — Abolish It!

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is badly broken according to a new Inspector General’s investigation.  So dysfunctional that I say don’t just reform it, abolish it…

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Constitutionally Illiterate Democrats

From the Volokh Conspiracy, a compilation of responses from Democrat members of Congress to questions about the constitutional basis for Obamacare: Most of us know that…

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What Happened To Obama Wanting Congress To “Pass This Bill Now”?

President Obama’s jobs bill has yet to gain any sponsors in the House or Senate, even among Democrats. His bill has yet to be introduced in…

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NC Gov. – Suspend Congressional Elections

Democratic NC Gov. Bev Perdue: “You have to have more ability from Congress, I think, to work together and to get over the partisan bickering and…

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New Roanoke College Poll: Obama In The Tank; Allen Leads Kaine; McDonnell, Warner Approval Near 70%

In 2009, Roanoke College had the third most accurate poll on the Virginia gubernatorial election, correctly pegging Gov. McDonnell’s margin of victory at 17%, but understating…

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Maxine Waters to White House – “Bring the gangstas in…”

Democrat Representative Maxine Waters of California has told the President that he should force banks to make loan modifications and let them know that if they do…

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Harry Reid Disses Mark Warner

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced his three picks for the Congressional “super committee” tasked with coming up with additional budget cuts / revenue and possibly…

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Only 17% Think the Government has the Consent of the Governed

I find this rather stunning. Only 17% of voters think our government is doing what we, the people, want done. We are governed by people who…

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House Majority Leader Eric Cantor Endorses David Ramadan

The endorsements continue to roll in for David Ramadan, Republican Candidate for the 87th House of Delegates District. Today the Ramadan Campaign announced that House Majority…

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Little Known Reason for Budget Talk Collapse

“Forced to Read the Bill” Budget talks between the White House and Congressional Republicans broke down on July 22 due to a “different vision” of the…

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Charlie Rangel Comes To Anthony Weiner’s Defense

Disgraced U.S. Rep. Charlie Rangel is coming to the defense of his fellow NY Dem Anthony Weiner.  Rangel, who was censured last year for multiple ethics…

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House Releases Cong. Dist. Map — Yup, It’s That Stupid Incumbent Protection Plan

The House of Delegates has unleashed HB5004 authored by Del. Janis and it is just as bad as the previously leaked “incumbent protection” version that it…

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Thoughts on Libya

I thought a no-fly zone only affects aircraft and their bases. Why cannot Qadaffy just finish off the rebels with tanks and other ground forces? It…

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PWC’s Occoquan Dist. To Be Divided Among THREE Cong. Dists.?

I just noticed something peculiar about the reported “incumbents’ map” for Congressional redistricting.  The Occoquan magisterial district in Prince William County would be divided among THREE…

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Maps, who needs a map?

Redistricting maps are flying fast and furious across the Commonwealth.  In addition to the Governor’s Panel maps for Congressional Districts, the state’s Members of Congress want…

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Governor’s Independent Redistricting Commission Maps Available

Gov. Bob McDonnell’s independent redistricting commission has released the two maps that they have put forward for Virginia’s 11 congressional districts. This first map strives to…

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Governor’s Bipartisan Redistricting Commission Unveils First Maps

The Bipartisan Redistricting Commission appointed by Gov. Bob McDonnell has unveiled their first maps for both U.S. Congress and the General Assembly, which will be available…

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I think it bears repeating…

We probably cannot repeat this enough times to undo what liberals have inflicted upon the “norm” projected by the yellow press. Almost anytime you have a…

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Happy Birthday, Stimmie!

Drudge Report Headlines: Carney: Stimulus ‘Goals Have Been Met’… GALLUP: Unemployment hits 10%… Feds Borrow Additional $29,660/Household Since Obama Signed Stimulus… Ratings Downgrades Loom for Cash-Strapped…

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“Sesame Street” – The $50 Million A Year Merchandising Giant

According to Sen. Jim DeMint, “Sesame Street” reported earnings of  more than $211 million from merchandise licensing alone between 2003 and 2006 on their 990 tax…

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