Politics

Who Will Stop Bully Obama on Debt Ceiling?

With President Obama set to precipitate a constitutional crisis over the upcoming debt ceiling, Republicans in Congress must now stand up to the bullying commander in chief. Yesterday, after the fiscal cliff had been passed through Congress, President Obama claimed

Who Will Stop Bully Obama on Debt Ceiling?

2012: Guns Sold Increased in 48 of 50 States

Those who oppose the Second Amendment and want to confiscate Americans’ guns may want to ponder this simple statistic: in 48 of the 50 states in the United States, in the year 2012, the number of individuals purchasing guns increased.

2012: Guns Sold Increased in 48 of 50 States

Democrat Mayor Puts Armed Police In NJ Schools

Lucky for Marlboro, New Jersey mayor Jonathan Hornik he’s a Democrat. Were he not, it is hard to see how his segment this afternoon with CNN’s Don Lemon would have been so civil. Lemon, just one of many CNN gun-control

Democrat Mayor Puts Armed Police In NJ Schools

Budget Hawk Hensarling Critical for Looming Debates

The next Congress will be dominated by budget and fiscal issues. Almost immediately, the 113th Congress will have to grapple with Obama’s demand to lift the debt ceiling and pair any further spending cuts with increased tax revenue. The budget

Budget Hawk Hensarling Critical for Looming Debates

GOP Congressman: Boehner Will Lead Republicans to 2014 Loss

It’s an embarrassing time to be a Republican Congressman–albeit an outgoing Congressman.  As negotiators, we utterly failed to meet our two objectives: to reduce spending and prevent tax increases. President Obama demanded tax increases with small spending cuts, and that’s

GOP Congressman: Boehner Will Lead Republicans to 2014 Loss

Democrats Spin Their Votes for Cliff Deal

Though many pundits and the media are heavily focused on the weaknesses of the Republican Party, Democrat legislators also felt the need to defend their votes, whether for or against the “fiscal cliff” deal. Only one member of Connecticut’s Democrat

Democrats Spin Their Votes for Cliff Deal

McConnell: Obama Got 'Tax Rates He Wants,' Time to Cut

In the aftermath of the fiscal cliff deal that put off the sequester’s implementation by some two months, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is putting focus squarely on debt reduction, with the debt ceiling as the trigger mechanism for

McConnell: Obama Got 'Tax Rates He Wants,' Time to Cut

Christie: 'Shame' on Boehner, Republicans on Sandy Relief

Today, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R), focusing like a laser on his goal of apparently becoming the Democratic nominee in 2016, attacked House Republicans for failing to pass the pork-laden Hurricane Sandy $60 billion relief bill. After meeting with

Christie: 'Shame' on Boehner, Republicans on Sandy Relief

Issa Backs Boehner

While other conservatives are considering a coup d’etat against House Speaker John Boehner on Thursday, House oversight committee chairman Rep. Darrell Issa plans to support the embattled Ohio Republican. “He will support and vote for Mr. Boehner for Speaker,” Issa

Issa Backs Boehner

The Man Who Can Say No: Who Is Eric Cantor?

Eric Cantor is a man who can say “no” to Obama.  There is perhaps no other congressional leader whom the president dislikes more, for the simple reason that Cantor is prepared to risk the consequences of confrontation. The Virginia Republican

The Man Who Can Say No: Who Is Eric Cantor?

Study: A Few Extra Pounds May Be Healthy

Turns out a few extra pounds may not be such a bad thing, according to a new analysis of nearly three million adults that showed people who are overweight or slightly obese may live longer. But experts were quick to

Study: A Few Extra Pounds May Be Healthy

Private Spy Drone Images Lead to Criminal Indictments

An anonymous individual or group’s private spy drone’s images have resulted in a criminal indictments for a US meat packing company. The images were taken nearly a year ago and received so much attention that authorities took notice and acted.  The

Private Spy Drone Images Lead to Criminal Indictments

Thought of the Day: Republicans Rolled

It wasn’t just Republicans that got rolled on New Year’s Eve; it was common sense and fiscal responsibility, all in pursuit of an ideology that specifically avoids a hard look at spending. President Theodore Roosevelt coined the term “power of

Thought of the Day: Republicans Rolled

Rep. Tom Price: We Need 'Red State Leadership' in House

Rep. Tom Price is a respected leader of conservatives in the House. A former chair of the Republican Study Committee, the in-house caucus of conservative legislators, he has long been at the forefront of crafting conservative solutions to our nation’s

Rep. Tom Price: We Need 'Red State Leadership' in House

Boehner Joins Pelosi to Pass Obama's Fiscal Cliff Tax Bill

By ALAN FRAMAssociated PressWASHINGTON Congress’ excruciating, extraordinary New Year’s Day approval of a compromise averting a prolonged tumble off the fiscal cliff hands President Barack Obama most of the tax boosts on the rich that he campaigned on. It also

Boehner Joins Pelosi to Pass Obama's Fiscal Cliff Tax Bill

It's Not the Fall that Kills You

It is 2013, and we went over the Fiscal Cliff long before midnight last night. The fact is that our economy does not rise and fall over the course of months or even a year. We went over the Fiscal

It's Not the Fall that Kills You

Boehner to Reid: 'Go F— Yourself'

Last Friday, House Speaker John Boehner told Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to simply “Go f–k yourself” as tensions boiled over between the two Congressional leaders days before the country was slated to go over the so-called fiscal cliff. Here’s

Boehner to Reid: 'Go F— Yourself'

Sandy Hook Students, Teachers Head Back to School

(AP) Sandy Hook students, teachers head back to schoolBy JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN and PAT EATON-ROBBAssociated PressNEWTOWN, Conn.Since escaping a gunman’s rampage at their elementary school, the 8-year-old Connors triplets have suffered nightmares, jumped at noises and clung to their parents a

Sandy Hook Students, Teachers Head Back to School

Despite Deal, Taxes to Rise for Most Americans

By STEPHEN OHLEMACHERAssociated PressWASHINGTONWhile the tax package that Congress passed New Year’s Day will protect 99 percent of Americans from an income tax increase, most of them will still end up paying more federal taxes in 2013. That’s because the

Despite Deal, Taxes to Rise for Most Americans

Political Brinksmanship Still Threatens US Economy

(AP) Political brinksmanship still threatens US economyBy PAUL WISEMAN and CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABERAP Economics WritersWASHINGTONAn emergency deal reached after weeks of rancorous negotiations will keep the U.S. from driving off the so-called fiscal cliff, but higher taxes and continued political

Political Brinksmanship Still Threatens US Economy