Obama Tries Three-Front Defense
“I have seen no indication of that,” Cornyn said.
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“I have seen no indication of that,” Cornyn said.
Without discussing numbers, Van Hollen acknowledged that “we are in a challenging political environment. … Democrats have an uphill battle.”
“I think we’d like to hear what the plans are to start controlling spending. I think that’s the No. 1 issue,” said Sen.
“The public record of a nominee to such a lifetime position as justice on the Supreme Court is of such importance that we cannot go forward without these documents,” Sessions said.
“I personally look forward to supporting your appointment and believe you’ve got a big job in front of you,” he said. The hearing wasn’t all about Boarman.
“I’m going to call my parents as soon as I get home,” Carlisle said after hitting a second home run later. “I’m going to tell them I hit two jacks off Scott Brown.”
Nothing would make Americans more frustrated than to see another year go by without action to break our dependence on foreign oil — which makes Iran $100 million richer every day — create millions of jobs
“I think that he has an excellent relationship with a lot of people on K Street,” Rep. John Kline (R-Minn.) said.
Although the president is not prevented from offering a package of cuts now, Orszag said the administration determined it would not be legislatively viable without fast-track authority requiring votes
I have lived in Louisiana all of my life and understand the unique relationship and coexistence among sportsmen, fishermen, shrimpers, and the oil and gas industry.
The self-proclaimed “moron” and “rebel without a clue” — who became a lawyer, actor, Senator and presidential candidate — shares memories and lessons that he learned in the boonies of Lawrenceburg, Tenn
Congress would have to consider the recommendations as a package, without amendment, and with a guaranteed up-or-down vote within a specified time frame.
And they would make the change contingent on the president, the secretary of Defense and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff certifying it could be implemented without compromising military readiness
“I just think we don’t quite know yet where his popularity is,” she said. “The best thing I can do is get out and shake hands and look people in the eye,” she said.
You begin to think, Gee, I never thought about that. Wow, that’s interesting,'” Reed said. “You know that’s going to happen, so you bring a little bit extra to the conversation.”
“While I am upset that I could not get my amendment up I just felt I had an obligation to support the chairman on the procedural motions,” the Iowa Democrat said.
“I have been accused of changing in almost every political contest that I have been in,” he said. “I understand it. But it’s not true.
The group, which included local clergy and members of DC Vote, went to Tester’s office Thursday morning without a scheduled appointment and demanded to meet with him.
I believe that we need to enact measures that will prevent another catastrophic collapse of our financial system,” he said.
The Maryland Democrat’s camp is on edge that without some targeted fixes, the U.S.