Hartzler: Defense Is Our First Obligation
World War I, the smallest tactical fighter force in the history of the Air Force and the smallest civilian workforce in the history of the Defense Department.
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Bordallo: ‘Balance’ Is Key to Defense Deal
Although partisan gridlock is nothing new, an aversion to compromise is defining this Congress, which has been tasked with reducing the largest federal deficit since World War II.
Forbes: Sequester Would Cripple Security
I voted against these cuts then, just as I am fighting them now. This will have a crippling effect on our nation’s armed forces, specifically the ability to provide our national security.
John Boehner Reaffirms Primacy of Spending Cuts
“I sort of drew a line in the sand, threw down the gauntlet,” Boehner said, employing the most commonly used descriptors of his position that it is more important to cut spending than to ensure that
Mike Johanns: Club for Growth Sank Don Stenberg
“I feel bad for Don because he is a good guy that worked hard and beat his brains out trying to put this Senate race together.
Key to Nevada Senate Seat Lies in ‘Battlegroundsville’
This stop came on the heels of Berkley deciding to air the first two television ads of her Senate campaign in Northern Nevada.
House GOP Looks to Focus on Defense
It is still up in the air whether House leaders will, over the objections of some Republicans, bundle those bills, which deal with funding Defense, Homeland Security, State and foreign operations
Obama Supports Gay Marriage
“I just concluded that for me, personally, it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married,” Obama said.
Democrats Far Behind in Super PAC Money
“And I think over the next six to 10 weeks you are going to see Democrats putting down major money in the super PACs. They are going to commit themselves to marriage.”
Obama Campaign to Go After ‘Contract-Killer’ Super PAC Ads
“We believe this election is about the future and how you build a butter future for the middle class. That’s going generate more enthusiasm than this grinding negative campaign.”
California: House Majority PAC on TV for Julia Brownley
This is a top pickup opportunity for Democrats, who are looking to capitalize on Rep. Elton Gallegly’s (R) retirement and a more favorable district following redistricting.
Eric Cantor, Steny Hoyer Strike Export-Import Deal
Cantor had pushed for provisions to address aircraft, something that Delta Air Lines lobbied for heavily.
John Boehner Says He Hasn’t Talked to Mitt Romney
In an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union” set to air Sunday, Boehner said that he tries to “avoid talking to all the candidates during the primaries.”
GOP Primary Heats Up Arizona Senate Race
He will between now and the Aug. 28 primary, but his campaign declined to say what its timeline is. “I just don’t see it at all,” a source in the Flake campaign countered.
FCC Approves New Rule on Political TV Advertising
Chairman Julius Genachowski said the benefit to the public outweighs any burden to stations. “I call it common sense,” he said.
John Boehner Escalates White House Attacks
“The president and his party have a different focus, and it’s about politics, not the American people … the White House it seems is also entirely devoted to this kind of petty politics,” Boehner
Truth About Mitt Romney’s Running Mate Choice
And the political analyst in me tells me that all of the chatter about Romney’s running mate is a lot of wasted, useless, meaningless hot air.
Steny Hoyer: Export-Import Bank Deal ‘Pretty Close’
But still outstanding, according to the Maryland Democrat, are concerns raised prominently by Delta Air Lines about loans used to purchase widebody jets. “I think there’s no doubt that Mr.
Airline Lobbyists Battle Over Export-Import Bank
and have not lobbied on the Hill this year.
Export-Import Bank Deadline Draws Closer
“I think a lot of folks don’t really understand what the Ex-Im Bank really does. I don’t think they understand the impact that it can have on our economy,” Luetkemeyer said.