In a startling revelation that apparently took the Pentagon by surprise, a Republican congressman from Colorado, Doug Lamborn, read a porton of a Pentagon intelligence assessment during a congressional hearing yesterday that concluded with “moderate confidence” that North Korea has the capacity to make a nuclear weapon small enough to put on a ballistic missile. [...]
Obama Hosts Performance of Memphis Soul at White House
April 10, 2013 | Posted by
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcomed music legends and contemporary artists to the White House Tuesday for a celebration of Memphis soul music. Memphis music creates ”harmony with harmony,” Obama said. The new sound out of Memphis in the 1960s and 70s wasn’t just catchy, the president noted, soul music was a way to [...]
Gun Control Measure May Reach Senate Floor as GOP Members Back Off Filibuster
April 10, 2013 | Posted by
Although a group of Senate Republicans threatened to shut down debate on gun control with a filibuster, it now appears that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has the votes to bring the bill to the floor, which he plans to do tomorrow. Though passage of a measure to expand background checks is far from a [...]
Gun Control: Obama’s Passionate Plea for New Legislation
April 9, 2013 | Posted by
President Obama has made a passionate appeal to lawmakers to vote on gun control legislation. He said his three priorities in gun legislation – strengthening background checks for gun purchasers, banning military-style assault weapons and limiting ammunition clips to 10 rounds – deserve a vote in Congress. Speaking at Connecticut’s University of Hartford, an hour [...]
Jon Stewart Tears Into Obama’s AG Comment and First Lady’s ‘Single Mom’ Gaffe
April 9, 2013 | Posted by
Jon Stewart kicked off The Daily Show Monday night by looking at some of the more troubling aspects of President Obama‘s difficult weekend. From his unfortunate remarks about California Attorney General Kamala Harris to his wife referring to herself as a single mother, now is not the best time to be the president.
Robin Kelly Expected to Win Rep. Jesse Jackson’s Seat, But Then What?
April 9, 2013 | Posted by
Chicago Democrat Robin Kelly is expected to win handily today over Republican Paul McKinley in the special election to fill former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.’s seat, but most insiders don’t seem to have much hope that Kelly will be able to get anything meaningful done in Washington. Part of that is because her status [...]
As Gun Control Vote Nears in Senate, GOP Threatens Filibuster
April 9, 2013 | Posted by
As the Senate moves closer to taking action on gun control legislation, some Republicans are threatening to filibuster – ploys that President Obama called “political stunts” during a speech in Hartford, Conn., not far from the site of the Newtown massacre. Republicans are fearful of being forced to vote on a bill for universal background [...]
7 Celebrity Marriages That Just Won't Crack
April 6, 2013 | Posted by
Making any marriage last is an incredible feat, but in the world of Hollywood having a strong marriage seems to be nearly impossible – except for these lucky lovebirds. In the midst of cheating and divorce rumors, spending much of their time apart for work, and the pressures of constant media attention these celebrity duos [...]
Congress Returning Pay During Sequestration? Not Likely
April 6, 2013 | Posted by
The Republican Party knows it is perceived as out of touch with the needs of many Americans, so it seemed a no-brainer when Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) called on his colleagues to give up 20 percent of their salaries during sequestration. After all, more than half of the members of Congress are millionaires, so giving [...]
