This is an interesting article from the AP: A brother of U.S. House Republican leader John Boehner (BAY’-nur) would have seen his unemployment benefits dry up if the congressman had succeeded in his push to defeat an extension-of-benefits bill passed this week. Boehner and most fellow Republicans opposed the measure Thursday, but 61-year-old Bob Boehner […]
This really seems like a game of politics to me: resident Barack Obama will call in his State of the Union address for a three-year freeze on spending for many domestic programs as part of his strategy to rein in the deficit, administration officials said. The proposal, which wouldn’t affect spending on national security, would […]
Via FOX News A 46-year-old top aide to House Republican Leader John Boehner died suddenly, reportedly from a heart attack, the minority leader announced Sunday. “It is with profound sadness and shock that I announce the passing of Paula Nowakowski, my longtime chief of staff, trusted aide, and friend, who died suddenly last night. Words […]
That picture is the proof. I mean look at all those terrorists! John Boehner proves it in his new “Do You Feel Safer” video. But wait. Are those terrorists? Hispanic Democrats are furious and demanding an apology over an image wedged in a new GOP web video on terrorism that shows members of the Hispanic […]
Of today’s news regarding the indictment of William Jefferson: House Republican Leader John Boehner of Ohio said Jefferson should be expelled from Congress if he is found guilty and refuses to resign. “The American people rightfully expect the highest ethical standards from their elected leaders,” Boehner said. Oh how 8 1/2 months changes things. What […]
Aww look at this picture from the Huffington Post:: Boehner could not stand to hear the stories of a colleagues time as a POW. The AP has this to say: Republicans, now the minority party on the Hill for the time in 12 years, issued impassioned warnings of the consequences of undermining the president’s […]