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For gay rights activists, the disclosure requirement is an attempt to saddle gay couples with some of the obligations of marriage without providing the full benefits of marriage, such as the right
The fact that the measure passed the House last Congress without the transgender provision “helps our Members understand that this is not toxic, because nobody that I know of lost any race because
“Without an increased energy supply, South Africans will face hardship for the poor and limited economic growth,” World Bank Vice President Obiageli Ezekwesili said after the loan was approved.
Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday accused the White House and Senate Democrats of attempting to jam through a partisan financial regulatory reform bill and pledged “overwhelming” Republican opposition should
In this day and age, it is unlikely that any nominee, even if he or she has impeccable credentials and no ethical issues, will escape without lengthy hearings and some fireworks; consider the fact that
Maybe he should think of it as an economic stimulus — hey, even a pricey pair is still cheaper than an AIG bailout. Wamp Rains on a Parade.
Crowley remembers feeling annoyed at how dirty his dog would get after their walks among the graves 20 years ago and that “they” should do something about it.
“I have been, frankly, encouraging him to run for president,” said Kline, who counts Pawlenty as a constituent and is the governor’s first Congressional endorsement, should he run.
Even without a nominee, some conservative organizations are bracing for a fight based on the ideological leanings of previous Obama judicial nominees.
Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), that he would not sign on to legislation without a second Republican sponsor. One Senate Democratic source said Democrats approached Sen.
“I don’t think there’s any question we need to do what we can to help those who have been hurt by this difficult economy, but what I simply cannot understand is why we can’t do it without adding
Only 5 percent said they preferred taxes to be increased; 62 percent — almost two-thirds — said spending should be cut.
“I think a lot of Senators might be inclined to support the START treaty, but not without an adequate modernization plan and action on that plan to demonstrate a commitment to it,” Kyl told reporters
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) is moving full steam ahead with a politically tenuous strategy to pass comprehensive immigration reform this summer — with or without Republicans — in an effort
But even the Democrats’ own invited expert indicated the delay in the extension is causing long-term problems and that Congress should act on the long-term measure to avoid future problems.
“If the nominee is one who is so activist … then I think every power should be utilized to protect the Constitution,” he said.
As with fees, a court can impose costs on claims that are without merit. No one could responsibly argue that the Westboro appeal was frivolous.
But those national problems will be magnified in a couple of states without high-profile races at the top of the ballot.
“Without a doubt the FCC needs to have authority to keep the Internet open,” said Rep.
He’s serious without having a serious personality. On the commission, you need somebody who can talk to people in a reasonable fashion,” she said. “I don’t know anybody who doesn’t like Tom.