Wednesday Open Thread: Checkpoint Charlie Edition
Today, in 1990, Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin was dismantled. In our book, that is the official end of the Cold War.
Today, in 1990, Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin was dismantled. In our book, that is the official end of the Cold War.
From The National Journal: The House’s independent ethics office is looking into sexual-harassment claims leveled months ago against Rep. Alcee Hastings, D-Fla., the Wall Street Journal is reporting. Citing sources familiar with the inquiry, the investigation, which began at least
From the Associated Press: Labor regulators are set to propose sweeping new rules Tuesday that would dramatically speed up the time frame for union elections, a move that could make it easier for struggling unions to organize new members, and
Today is the Summer Solstice, the first day of Summer. Enjoy.
From CNN: The acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and firearms is expected to resign amid the ongoing controversy over the “Fast and Furious” operation, two senior federal law enforcement sources told CNN. Straw buyers were allowed to
The ‘kinetic action’ in Libya is now in clear violation of the War Powers Act. One can argue whether or not the War Powers Act is sound law, but it is currently the law of the land. One could also
Happy Fathers’ Day, John.
Today, in 1815, Great Britain and its Allies defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo.
Today, in 1971, President Richard Nixon inaugurated the disastrous “War on Drugs.” The following year, on this day, the Watergate burglars were arrested. The Watergate cover-up brought about the end of the Nixon Presidency, one of the worst of the
Jeff Mapes in The Oregonian: At the behest of Service Employees International Union, Oregon Senate budget chief Richard Devlin sought to stifle criticism of an organizing drive that added more than 7,700 workers to the union’s membership and turned it
BigGovernment has been informed by trusted sources that Rep. Anthony Weiner will step down today. From The New York Times: Representative Anthony D. Weiner has told friends that he plans to resign his seat after coming under growing pressure from
Today, in 1858, Abraham Lincoln delivered his “House Divided” speech.
Congratulations to the Boston Bruins, winners of the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup – and especially to goalie Tim Thomas, a true Tea Party patriot! Thomas, who recorded a shutout in the Bruins’ 4-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, wears the
Congressman Steve King (R-IA) released the following statement after filing an amendment today to H.R 2112, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012, that prevents any funds appropriated under the act from
@BigGovt Q1: Rep. Ryan, thx for the Twitterview! Kindly explain, in 140 chars or less, how your budget deals with entitlements like Medicare #ryanttv @RepPaulRyan A1: Thx! Our plan: no more empty promises; saves Medicare w no changes 4 those
Today, in 1775, George Washington was appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.
Tomorrow morning (Wednesday, June 15), BigGovernment will feature an exclusive Twitter interview with House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan (R-WI). We will post 20 questions to Rep. Ryan on the budget debate, Medicare, the presidential race, and more. All questions–and
From Fox Nation: President Obama explained to NBC News that the reason companies aren’t hiring is not because of his policies, it’s because the economy is so automated. … “There are some structural issues with our economy where a lot
Today, in 1800, Napoleon defeated the Austrians at the Battle of Marengo, allowing him to reconquer Italy. It is one of the least appreciated battles in history. In it, Napoleon snatched victory from the certain jaws of defeat, which gives
**UPDATED – Bumped** MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) – Republican White House hopefuls condemned President Barack Obama’s handling of the economy from the opening moments of their first major debate of the campaign season Monday night, and pledged emphatically to repeal his
From TODAY: In an exclusive interview with TODAY’s Ann Curry that will air on Tuesday’s show, President Barack Obama said that if he were Democratic Congressman Anthony Weiner right now, he would resign in the wake of the scandal in
From ABC News: ABC News’ Ann Compton (@AnnCompton) reports: Through his Press Secretary, President Obama has finally joined the chorus of other Democrats declaring the behavior of Congressman Anthony Weiner a problem. “The President feels, we feel at the White
Today, in 1997, Timothy McVeigh was sentenced to death for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing.
BigGovernment has learned from a confidential source on Capitol Hill that, starting tomorrow, Rep. Weiner’s DC staff will depart for other Congressional offices. According to our source, staff from Democrat leadership assembled Rep. Weiner’s staff and offered to assist them
From the Associated Press: The second-ranking House Democrat on Sunday joined the party leadership in urging Rep. Anthony Weiner to quit because of his sexting scandal, a request the New York lawmaker has sidestepped in favor of a temporary leave
