In the aftermath of the failure of gun control amendments in the Senate, most attention has been focused on the defeat of the Manchin-Toomey provision to expand background checks. While that provision wouldn’t have prevented Newtown or any other recent
When Obamacare passed in March 2010, a grassroots outrage ensued and months later, in Nov. 2010, the Tea Party voted out Democrats in red states and moderate Republicans who’d supported the measure. Liberals were blindsided, RINOs were dismayed, and because
Gun control is now a political campaign. This is bad for Democrats, and it could be really good for Republicans. When the Democrats misread the tea leaves in December and began clamoring for bans on “assault weapons,” 30 round magazines, semi-auto handguns
Since the horrific crime in Connecticut took place on Dec. 14, Democrats have paraded their plans for banning various categories of guns and gun shows across the national stage. Sen. Feinstein (D-CA) seems sure of herself, as do her two
(AP) Classes resuming in Newtown, minus Sandy HookBy DAVID KLEPPER and MICHAEL MELIAAssociated PressNEWTOWN, Conn.With security stepped up and families still on edge in Newtown, schools are opening for the first time since last week’s massacre, bringing a return of
In reporting that Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) has come out in support of an assault weapons ban despite courting the NRA and gun owners during his campaign, CBS claimed: “Warner endorsed President Barack Obama’s support for restricting rapid-fire rifles.” The
(AP) Partisan split over UN Ambassador Rice widensBy MATTHEW LEEAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe partisan political divide over the potential nomination of U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice to be secretary of state is intensifying. Republican senators say they’re deeply concerned over Rice’s statements about
(AP) House backs bill capping gov’t spending on junketsBy DONNA CASSATAAssociated PressWASHINGTONOutraged by lavish government conferences on the taxpayers’ tab, the House easily approved a measure Wednesday to impose tough limits on future events and how much agencies can spend
From most appearances, the Senate will this week vote on Senate Joint Resolution (S.J.Res) 6 – the Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval of the Obama Administration Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’s illegal Internet Net Neutrality power grab. Only 51 votes
From The Hill: The Senate on Wednesday voted down a repeal of President Obama’s healthcare law in a 47-51 party-line vote. The vote came two weeks to the day the Republican House voted 245-189 to repeal the law, and just
CBN: The richest member is Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif. His net worth exceeds $250 million. Issa is followed in wealth by four Democrats. Rep. Jane Harman, D-Calif. has $245 million. Rep. Herb Kohl,, D-Wis. at $215 million. Sen. Mark Warner,
