A poll from Rasmussen Reports out on Tuesday shows that a majority would be open to a government shutdown to allow for the defunding of Obamacare. This is evidence that the American people are willing to give Tea Partiers more
Several House members are backing up Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and his leadership role in the effort to defund Obamacare in the wake of attacks from the mainstream media and anonymous statements from establishment Republicans and their staffers. “I do
On Friday, the House is expected to pass a continuing resolution to extend funding for government, but also strip all discretionary spending to implement ObamaCare. If enacted, the House action would allow government to remain open but erect a huge
Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Mike Lee (R-UT) were on Hannity Wednesday night to discuss the ObamaCare fight now that they have gotten what they wanted and the onus is on the Senate to pass the continuing resolution defunding it.
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), the architect of the effort to defund Obamacare, said on Thursday it was “morally unacceptable” for lawmakers in Congress to vote to fund the health care law. Lee said the Affordable Care Act violates the religious
The architect of the defunding Obamacare strategy appeared on Breitbart News’s programming of the “Exempt America” rally on Tuesday and said Obamacare could be defunded if Congress gets more in tune with the desires of the American people. Sen. Mike
(AP) House preps for debate stopgap spending billBy ANDREW TAYLORAssociated PressWASHINGTONHouse Republicans plan to condition a short-term spending bill for averting a government shutdown next month on making Senate Democrats vote on _ but not necessarily pass _ a tea
On Tuesday from 10 AM EDT to 5 PM EDT, Breitbart News will provide exclusive programming from the “Exempt America” rally on Capitol Hill for defunding Obamacare. Breitbart News Executive Chairman Stephen K. Bannon will co-host the broadcast with Breitbart
On Tuesday from 10 AM EDT to 5 PM EDT, Breitbart News will provide exclusive programming from the “Exempt America” rally on Capitol Hill for defunding Obamacare (see below for updates). Breitbart News Executive Chairman Stephen K. Bannon will co-host
Last week, a group of concerned SC Republicans, hoping to hold a town hall with Senator Lindsey Graham before the August recess was over, put his face on the milk carton in an effort to discover his whereabouts. Last night, Freedomworks
Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton announced on Tuesday his group Judicial Watch, a conservative watchdog organization, is considering suing President Barack Obama’s administration to challenge the president’s decision to rewrite Obamacare several times administratively since the law passed. “Judicial Watch
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, says his effort to block funding resolutions that include money for implementing the Affordable Care Act, colloquially known as Obamacare, is gaining support among Republican colleagues in the upper chamber. Lee said Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan.,
Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert told a townhall audience Tuesday that the GOP Leadership was afraid of picking a battle to defund ObamaCare. Several conservative lawmakers, led by UT Sen. Mike Lee, have threatened to strip funding to implement the unpopular
(AP) APNewsBreak: Romney warns against govt shutdownBy STEVE PEOPLESAssociated PressWOLFEBORO, N.H.Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney jumped into the debate over the GOP’s future Tuesday night, warning congressional Republicans against forcing a government shutdown in their quest to stop President
While President Barack Obama has claimed he is a champion of the middle class, two of his signature initiatives–comprehensive immigration reform and Obamacare–threaten to further gut America’s middle class. Regarding Obamacare, economic analyst John Mauldin determined Obamacare may actually create
Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) claimed Tuesday that shutting down the government would not stop Obamacare from being implemented and accused Republicans like Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) of misleading conservatives by pushing to defund the healthcare law
On Tuesday, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin blasted Republicans who are not supporting Sen. Mike Lee’s (R-UT) efforts to defund Obamacare, claiming their actions are motivated by a desire to “ingratiate” themselves with the mainstream press. Palin berated those in
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) told Breitbart News Monday that he and other Senate conservatives like Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rand Paul (R-KY) need help from the grassroots around the country to take down Obamacare. Citing his recent speech in Colorado
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) told Breitbart News that Republicans in Washington are scared to fight the Democrats and President Obama on efforts to defund Obamacare in the next two months. “The House has voted 39, 40, 41 times to repeal
In an exclusive interview late last week, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) told Breitbart News why he believes the upcoming fight over funding for the Affordable Care Act is the GOP’s “last best shot” to rid the country of Obamacare. “I
Sen. Mike Lee on “Fox News Sunday” discussing Treasury Secretary Jack Lew’s comments moments before refusing to answer whether he had spoken with the IRS Chief Counsel William Wilkins about the agency’s targeting of conservative and Tea Party groups.
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) said on Fox News Sunday that he didn’t believe that efforts to defund Obamacare would result in a government shutdown. “We all know the government is going to get funded. The only question is whether the
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) on “Fox News Sunday” on his calls to shut down the government rather than fund Obamacare:
SEN. MIKE LEE (R-UTAH): “Congress, of course, has to pass a law to continue funding government. Lately, we’ve been doing that through a funding mechanism called a continuing resolution. If Republicans in both houses simply refuse to vote for any
On Tuesday, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) weighed in on President Obama’s unilateral decision to not enforce the employer mandate of his signature healthcare law. The Washington Examiner reported that Lee observed that during the legislative debate on ObamaCare, its supporters
Senator Mike Lee’s (R-UT) amendment, attached to the Gang of 8 immigration bill, failed to pass yesterday in the Senate. Amendment 1208 required congressional approval of any plans to secure the border before any person receives the status of Registered
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) spoke out against the “Gang of 8” immigration bill. Many complain the bill puts amnesty ahead of border security, but Lee says there are bigger problems in the bill. Even if the border security part is
Eight senators sponsored a bill on Tuesday that would declassify rulings made by courts that operate under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) were joined by Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Dean
WASHINGTON–Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) delivered remarks on the Senate floor
Rep. Steve King (R-IA) told Breitbart News on Thursday that “Gang of Eight” Republican Sens. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) did not appear to impress House conservatives in the Republican Study Committee (RSC) on Wednesday. King said conservatives
During an appearance on Laura Ingraham’s radio program Wednesday morning, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) said most people in Congress trying to rush the Senate’s immigration bill have not even read the legislation. “Most of those in Congress calling to pass
On Thursday, former Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said that the Gang of Three – Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Rand Paul (R-KY), Mike Lee (R-UT) – had provoked Democrats into trying to change traditional Senate rules. Cruz said
Emily Bennion, the press secretary for Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), tweeted on Tuesday that the Senate Judiciary Committee is wrapping up the last ten percent of its markup of the “Gang of Eight” immigration legislation. “Judiciary Committee has made it
With the brutality of abortion on full display during the recent trial of Kermit Gosnell, pro-life members of Congress are poised to draw the nation into a conversation about why abortion clinics like Gosnell’s have been allowed to continue in
For a second time, Senate Democrats have objected to a resolution introduced by Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) that calls upon the Senate to review public policies that led to the illegal abortion practices of Kermit Gosnell and others like him. Kermit Gosnell
On the Senate floor Ted Cruz joined with Senator Mike Lee on calling for an investigation and hearings on late term abortion practices across the nation…
The leader of a new campaign to expose the late-term abortion industry in the United States spoke with Breitbart News about her organization’s undercover investigations and how they are helping Americans to see the realities of abortion. Lila Rose is
Due to the growing controversy since Breitbart News reported the Pentagon’s meetings with anti-Christian extremist Mikey Weinstein–meetings that began in the early days of the Obama administration–several senators are now formally looking for answers from Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. U.S.
In a Friday article, Beth Reinhard of the politically neutral and universally respected National Journal called Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) “a career politician” who has only “pitched himself as a man of the people” in his attempt to win public
