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House Votes to Defuse Debt Limit Crisis for Four Months

House Votes to Defuse Debt Limit Crisis for Four Months

(AP) House votes to defuse debt limit crisisBy ANDREW TAYLORAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe House overwhelmingly passed a bill Wednesday to permit the government to borrow enough money to avoid a first avoid default for at least four months, defusing a crisis looming

Clinton: I Didn't Select Rice, Wasn't Consulted

Clinton: I Didn't Select Rice, Wasn't Consulted

Secretary Clinton today confirmed before the Senate that she did not select Ambassador Susan Rice to go on the Sunday shows to speak on behalf of the administration about what happened in the attack. She later confirmed in the hearing

House Set to 'Suspend' Debt Ceiling Until May

House Set to 'Suspend' Debt Ceiling Until May

The House GOP proposal to “suspend” the nation’s debt ceiling gained momentum yesterday as the White House stated it would support the move. Senate Majority Leader Reid signaled he is willing to bring the measure to a vote. Club for

Sen. Rand Paul Introduces Default Protection Act

Sen. Rand Paul Introduces Default Protection Act

On Tuesday, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the Default Protection Act, which would require President Barack Obama to “prioritize federal revenue to interest on the national debt.” Paul added that he believed “we should stand and fight for a Balanced

McConnell: Obama Inaugural Means 'Era of Liberalism Is Back'

McConnell: Obama Inaugural Means 'Era of Liberalism Is Back'

Ripping into President Obama’s second inaugural address, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said today that Obama’s speech was a declaration of the end of the era of small government. “One thing is clear from the president’s speech: The era

Obama Bullies Supreme Court For the Third Time

Obama Bullies Supreme Court For the Third Time

In the media excitement over his use of the word “gay”–an inaugural first–few noticed that President Barack Obama had used the occasion of his second inaugural address to attack the Supreme Court for the third time. The president’s remarks were not

Sen. Lee: Obama 'Chose to Divide Us'

Sen. Lee: Obama 'Chose to Divide Us'

Presidential inaugurations are a civic ritual in our nation. It is a rare moment when official Washington, and the country, set aside partisan battles and celebrate a sacred tradition of American democracy. Campaigns are hard-fought but when they are done,

Republicans Upset Over Obama's Lack of Inaugural Bipartisanship

Republicans Upset Over Obama's Lack of Inaugural Bipartisanship

Republicans are rightfully upset over President Obama’s ram-it-down-their-throat inaugural address, in which he labeled opponents of his agenda haters of the gay, black, elderly, and disabled. “I would have liked to have seen some outreach,” said Sen. John McCain (R-AZ).

Sen. McConnell: I Will Stop Obama's Gun Grab

Sen. McConnell: I Will Stop Obama's Gun Grab

Over the weekend, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) did exactly what gun owners have been waiting for someone in a position of power to do–he vowed to stand between the Second Amendment and Obama’s relentless gun grabbing efforts. Speaking to Kentucky

Obama Adviser Hedges Optimism on Stricter Gun Laws

Obama Adviser Hedges Optimism on Stricter Gun Laws

(AP) Obama adviser hedges optimism on stricter gun lawsBy KEVIN FREKINGAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe Obama administration says it’s confident stricter gun laws can be passed, but it’s hedging its optimism by stressing just how politically difficult it will be. White House senior

World View: Discussion of China's Directive to 'Get Ready for War'

World View: Discussion of China's Directive to 'Get Ready for War'

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com China’s strategy How would the U.S. react to a Chinese invasion of a neighbor? China’s military strength The Chinese threat China’s strategy China’s Army marching in Tiananmen Square (CNN) My recent article “China’s directive