Tag: U.S. Senate
Video: 1,000 Days Without a Budget
The Heritage Foundation demonstrates what has been accomplished in 1,000 days proving what a colossal failure it is for the U.S. Senate to not have passed a budget in that time.
Criminals Made Safer by U.S. Senate Today
I don’t have a concealed carry permit. I don’t even own a handgun or rifle. I don’t hunt. It isn’t like I’m against any of that. I just didn’t grow up with it, and I’ve never felt the need to carry or own one for self-defense. I did serve in the Army, qualified with an [...]
Minnesota = Twilight Zone
Evidently Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race is now complete (unless the appeal is accepted and the ruling overturned by the Minnesota Supreme Court), with Al Franken the winner over incumbent Senator Norm Coleman. I knew this could be the likely result, but can’t stop hearing the Twilight Zone theme song in my head. Well, leave it [...]
Rewarding Irresponsibility
I follow Representative Michele Bachmann (R-Minnesota) on Twitter. She shared today a video of her speaking on the House Floor about the “Cramdown” Mortgage Bill which was passed last night in the House by a 234-191 margin. Twenty-four Democrats joined with Republicans to oppose this bill, and seven GOP voted in favor of it. She [...]
Some Porkulus Tidbits (Update: More Items)
Michelle Malkin shared some nice tidbits received from Senator Colburn’s office from this “stimulus” bill. Here are items that Democrats in Congress feel will help stimulate the economy. Now I’m not saying some of these are not worthy programs or even things that may need funding. Just keep in mind this “stimulus” bill is supposed [...]















