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“Our military does not want or need these programs being pushed by the Congress, and should Congress ignore this fact, I will veto any such legislation so that it can be returned to me without those provisions
my company, Transocean, to treat me like a criminal after I survived such a disaster by making me submit to a drug test, and then try to tempt or trick me into giving my legal rights by signing forms without
[IMGCAP(1)]Despite the fiery political rhetoric on both sides, neither party is without blame.
In response to the blaze, state, county and city officials across the country scrambled to update their building and fire codes, while Members began figuring out how the federal government should intervene
Arlen Specter carried the district (without winning a majority) in 2004. In other words, Republicans can run very competitively in the district, even winning it.
Bob Menendez (N.J.) leveled harsh criticism against Obama for seeking border security funds without linking the move to broader immigration reform.
Given America’s difficult economic circumstances and parlous fiscal condition, military spending on things large and small can and should expect closer, harsher scrutiny.”
There has been incredible movement on these issues in this Congress, many of which have lingered without resolution for years. We must not squander this progress.
Unfortunately, some lawmakers are calling for massive regulatory or legislative changes without waiting for the results of ongoing investigations or considering the unintended consequences these changes
That means that no agreements reached, no compromises, which obviously are being discussed, will be made part of anything without being publicly presented and voted on and discussed.”
So while it’s fine for Winthorpe to risk his luxury car on the ups and downs of oil juice futures, Washington lawmakers should carefully consider whether they’re willing to leave our entire economy vulnerable
Indeed, the subject of proportional representation on the Supreme Court — that is, the notion that the justices should, to some reasonable degree, reflect the ideological makeup of the country —
When she finished, a red-faced Dodd turned and walked away without saying anything.
In a recent interview, McCain dismissed claims that he’s repositioned himself, calling them “a very convenient line” that is without merit.
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.
And no, they should not be read their Miranda rights.”
Rob Simmons said he continues to believe that the winner of the official party designation at the state GOP convention this weekend should not be forced into a Senate primary this summer.
Without that type of consensus, any new budget process is virtually doomed to fail.
Should Lincoln and Specter both lose, Republican candidates — particularly the GOP nominees in Arkansas and Pennsylvania — could see a spike in campaign contributions from K Street, including from
In some instances, the EPA has retroactively revoked federally approved permits without adequate justification and simply thrown these permits and the jobs that come with them into the bureaucratic abyss