Obama-Stamps For Obamatrade Delivered To House Republicans
An anti-Obamatrade group is having a little bit of fun with some House Republicans’ apparent eagerness to give President Obama Congressional authority over U.S. trade policy.
Tag: House of Representatives
Pro-Life Leaders Urge Passage of 20-Week Abortion Pain Bill
National pro-life leaders have issued a joint statement calling upon the House of Representatives to pass a measure that would prohibit abortions in the United States past the fifth month of pregnancy. The bill will be considered on Wednesday.
Texas Rep Passes Bill through House Committee to Protect Small Businesses and Inventors
Seven-term Republican Congressman Michael Burgess’ (R-TX) bill on Patent protection has been voted through the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The bill is now making its way to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C.
Patent Trolls Don’t Contribute to Innovation–They Impose a Private Tax
Trial lawyers trying to hold parts of the legal system hostage to make money is nothing new. It always happens the same way: a few creative lawyers figure out how to exploit legal loopholes; then abuse those loopholes to enrich themselves at others’ expense until someone stops them. Along the way, they come up with all sorts of creative justifications for what they are doing, claiming it’s actually positive and beneficial. Behind the scenes, they convince or pay off special interests to lobby for delays in changing the law that would close their loopholes and stop the cash flow.
Some Ambitious House Democrats Shifting Right
The New York Times reports that a small group of Democrats, some entertaining a run for the Senate, have begun backing away from more progressive legislation. Instead they now say they suppor tax cuts and construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.
VIDEO: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton ‘Worst Parking Job Ever’
WASHINGTON, March 25 (UPI) — Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., was caught on video parking terribly on a street at the Capitol. Norton was presumably headed to join her colleagues in Congress for the address by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani
Texas Bill Would Allow Removal of Life Support from Pregnant Women
A Democrat Texas legislator has filed a bill that would allow the removal of life support from a pregnant woman. The bill would repeal section 166.049 of the Texas Health and Safety Code providing that a person may not withdraw or withhold life-sustaining treatment from a pregnant patient. The law is entitled “Marlise’s Law.” Marlise Munoz was removed from life support when she was 23-weeks pregnant. She was kept on life support for eight weeks before life support was terminated.
Paul Gosar Leaves Primary Against John McCain Open for Kelli Ward
Speculation that U.S. Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ) would challenge John McCain in 2016 have been squashed as Gosar says he will “absolutely” pursue his re-election to his current House seat.
Illinois Pol Darin LaHood Says He’ll Seek Aaron Schock’s Seat
Illinois state Sen. Darin LaHood has announced his candidacy for U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock’s soon-to-be-vacant congressional seat.
Aaron Schock May Be in Trouble for Using Private Flights
Rep. Aaron Schock (R-IL) is in hot water again, as USA Today reports that he used private aircraft instead of commercial flights while paying with taxpayer money and campaign funds.
Sen. Cory Gardner to House GOP: Don’t Say ‘No’ to Obama’s Amnesty
Bloomberg.com conveniently labels freshman Republican Senator Cory Gardner of Colorado a conservative, while pointing out that his position on illegal immigration amounts to little more than giving Barack Obama a free hand to do what he wants, irrespective of what the American people or even the House might prefer.
John Boehner Forgives Steve Scalise While Unforgiving of Votes Against Him
If reinstated Republican House Speaker John Boehner is to be believed, he can forgive speaking to a racist group, but not voting against him as GOP leader.
Boehner Support Remains Weak Heading into Speaker Vote
When the House of Representatives votes to select new leadership on Tuesday, Speaker John Boehner is expected to retain his post. But his support seems weak.
With Cloud Over Scalise, Speaker Boehner Making Personal Calls for Speaker Vote
Because of a recent scandal that damaged Republican House Whip Steve Scalise, Speaker John Boehner (R, OH) has been reduced to making personal phone calls in order to drum up enough support to be returned to his leadership role as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Battle for the Speakership: Yoho Says ‘American People’ Have ‘Handed Us the Baton’
In a special edition of The Palin Update with Kevin Scholla on Mama Grizzly Radio, Representative Ted Yoho (R-FL) spoke on why he chose to challenge Speaker of the House John Boehner and about discontent with the job Boehner has been doing.
