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Tag: members of congress

Sep 6
2011

But They Are Grass Roots!

Politics

These Tea Party congressmen. They are nothing but common people, just like you and me. Right? One-fifth of the 50 richest members of Congress are freshman House Republicans sent to Washington last year with strong Tea Party support, according to The Hill’s 50 Wealthiest for 2011. Ohio’s Rep. Jim Renacci, the wealthiest of the 87 […]

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Aug 31
2011

Boehner Is Putting Politics Ahead Of Jobs

Politics

The White House today announced that President Obama will deliver his much anticipated jobs speech before a joint session of Congress next Thursday. That date also happens to be the next GOP debate and John Boehner doesn’t like that: House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) has asked President Obama to address a joint-session of Congress on […]

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Aug 25
2011

Steve Chabot Has Cameras Seized At Townhall

Politics

At a townhall in Cincinnati, Republican Congressman Steve Chabot decided that people should not be allowed to videotape the event and had a police officer seize the camera of citizens recording the public event of a public figure inside of a public building: What is even worse is the excuse given by Chabot’s spokesman: Schwartz […]

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Jul 29
2011

Things No One In Congress Talk About Cutting!

Politics

Something going around Facebook right now really got me thinking: Entitlement? I PAID cash for Social Security insurance! Our benefits aren’t charity or a handout! Congressional benefits—premium federal health care, outrageous retirement packages, 67 paid holidays, three weeks paid vacation, unlimited paid sick days—now THAT’S welfare! And they have the nerve to call retirement an […]

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Apr 26
2011

Attn. Apple: Here Comes The Hearings

Science

Sen. Al Franken is still on a rampage over the recent news of Apple iOS devices recording their users every moves and now he will be holding a hearing: Senator Al Franken (D-MN) has stepped up his pressure on Apple CEO Steve Jobs, announcing on Monday that he will hold hearings on the recent revelation […]

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Feb 15
2011

Jean Schmidt Under Congressional Ethics Probe

Society

Living right next to Jean Schmidt’s district, I have followed her congressional career rather closely, which brought me to a conclusion a few years ago. Schmidt appears to be the type that thinks she can do anything she wants and not be held accountable for it. She is by far one of the more “rogue” […]

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Dec 3
2010

Debt Commission Flop

Politics

Today is the day that the President’s Debt Commission is supposed to vote on the final recommendations, which includes such things as: Raising the retirement age to 69 Increase taxes by up to $1,700 a year for the average tax payer 15% budget decrease for Congress and the White House 3 year pay freeze for […]

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Nov 15
2010

Why Pelosi Is The Right Woman For The Job

Politics

If you have any doubts rather Pelosi should be minority leader or not, just take a look at this post from Armstrong Williams: A barely known Democratic member of the House has done what over a half-dozen more qualified of his colleagues have cowered in fear over — mount a challenge to Rep. Nancy Pelosi […]

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May 4
2010

Republicans Show Their Disdain For The Constitution

National Security

With the arrest of a Pakistani born, U.S. citizen in connection with the failed car bombing on Times Square, the Republican members of Congress are starting to show that they have absolutely no respect for the Constitution of this land: The morning after the arrest of 30-year-old Faisal Shahzad at John F. Kennedy airport on […]

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May 4
2010

And What Is Boehner Promising The People Of His District?

Politics

Following up on my previous post, I want to point out that Boehner’s only position I have seen so far this election cycle is one of self. All we hear him say is “I could be the next Speaker of the House”. People around here already talk about how little Boehner does for his district […]

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