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2016: Cruz to South Carolina

2016: Cruz to South Carolina

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) will travel to South Carolina on November 5 to speak at a Renewal Project event with pastors in what is arguably the most important Republican presidential primary state.  This will be Cruz’s first trip to the Palmetto

'You Can Keep Your Insurance' Could Dog Dems in 2014

'You Can Keep Your Insurance' Could Dog Dems in 2014

One of the defensive cries we are hearing from the left over the outrage at Obama’s repeated lies about being able to keep your health insurance is that it doesn’t matter because Obama will never face another election. That is

ObamaCare: It's wrong, AND it doesn't work

In response to The White House and MSM Want Us Talking About HealthCare.gov Failures: I see what you’re saying here, Lisa, and it is indeed wise not to get too focused on the Healthcare.gov crash.  As everyone with a computer

Sebelius Apologizes for Obamacare Rollout Fiasco

Sebelius Apologizes for Obamacare Rollout Fiasco

(AP) Sebelius apologizes for health law rollout fiascoBy RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and LAURIE KELLMANAssociated PressWASHINGTONHealth and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius (seh-BEEL’-yuhs) says she’s sorry consumers have wasted so much time dealing with technical problems on the Obama administration’s health insurance

Dick Durbin Must Resign as Senate No. 2

Dick Durbin Must Resign as Senate No. 2

Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), the second-highest ranking member of the Democrat-controlled Senate, has admitted that he lied about the House Republican leadership when he claimed that one of them had said they “cannot even stand to look at”

Dick Durbin Calls for Revision of 'Stand Your Ground' Laws

Dick Durbin Calls for Revision of 'Stand Your Ground' Laws

During an October 30 Senate hearing on “Stand Your Ground” laws, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said such “laws go too far in encouraging confrontations” and need to be revised. “Stand Your Ground” laws recognize the natural right of an armed

McCain: We'll Try to Pass Immigration Changes After GOP Primaries

McCain: We'll Try to Pass Immigration Changes After GOP Primaries

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) gave the clearest indication that proponents of comprehensive immigration reform may make their final–and strongest–push to get legislation passed next year after House Republicans make it through their primaries.  “I think conventional wisdom is that time

Democrats Pushing Immigration Reform In House

The House GOP is saying ‘No’ to immigration reform, as the Democrats continue to push for a vote on the controversial issue that was the cause of Senate Marco Rubio’s fall from political grace. Soft-Republicans like, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, are supporting

Pediatric Neurosurgeon Jumps In Oregon Senate Race (Video)

No, not Dr. Ben Carson. He’s not the only conservative pediatric neurosurgeon who is interested in running for office. Monica Wehby, a Portland based pediatric neurosurgeon, formally threw her hat into the ring, Tuesday, joining a several other Republicans who

Senate Democrats Back Automatic Debt Limit Hikes

Senate Democrats Back Automatic Debt Limit Hikes

(AP) Senate Democrats back automatic debt limit hikesBy ANDREW TAYLORAssociated PressWASHINGTONDemocrats controlling the Senate want to avoid future showdowns over the so-called debt ceiling. They are proposing to give the president authority to authorize additional federal borrowing unless Congress can

Exclusive: Mike Lee Welcomes Rubio's Change on Immigration

Exclusive: Mike Lee Welcomes Rubio's Change on Immigration

Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) told Breitbart News on Tuesday that he is appreciative that Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) has changed course with regard to the Senate’s “Gang of Eight” immigration bill. “I greatly appreciate Sen. Rubio’s support for a step-by-step

Sen. Coburn (R-OK): Reid an 'Absolute A–hole'

Sen. Coburn (R-OK): Reid an 'Absolute A–hole'

Asked about civility in the US Senate, Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) pulled no punches with regard to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV). “I have great relationships with Chuck Schumer. I don’t say that in Oklahoma…There’s no comity with Harry

Dimmer View of Economy Makes Fed Pullback Unlikely

Dimmer View of Economy Makes Fed Pullback Unlikely

(AP) Dimmer view of economy makes Fed pullback unlikelyBy MARTIN CRUTSINGERAP Economics WriterWASHINGTONA lot can change in six weeks. When the Federal Reserve last met in mid-September, almost everyone expected it to start reducing the stimulus it’s given the U.S.

US Weighs Ending Spying on Allied Heads of State

US Weighs Ending Spying on Allied Heads of State

(AP) US weighs ending spying on allied heads of stateBy JULIE PACE and KIMBERLY DOZIERAssociated PressWASHINGTONFaced with a flood of revelations about U.S. spying practices, the White House is considering ending its eavesdropping on friendly foreign leaders, a senior administration