Conservative Politics
Republicans Prepare To Dig In Heels On Clean Water Restoration Act
Democratic Representative James Oberstar, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has decided to defer introducing the Clean Water Restoration Act until next year due to heavy criticism from the GOP.
GOP Senator Stalls Healthcare Debate With Parliamentary Tactic
On Wednesday, as Democrats pushed forward to meet self-imposed deadlines, Senate Republicans tried to halt the healthcare debate by insisting that a 767-page amendment be read out loud in its entirety.
Judge Decrees ACORN Funding Cut-off Unconstitutional, Conservatives Outraged
A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. government’s decision to cut off funding to the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) was unconstitutional.
Conservatives In Dem Caucus Push For More Concessions
Appearing on weekend talk show programs, prominent lawmakers that caucus with the Democrats have called on the party to offer more concessions in exchange for their support of the healthcare reform bill.
House Passes Nearly Half A Trillion Spending Bill
Despite the growing federal deficit and debt, the House of Representatives voted 221 to 202 to approve a spending bill last week that provides $447 billion in funding for several government departments and agencies for the next budget year.
House Approves Expansion Of Government Regulatory Power
The House of Representatives has voted on a bill that contains provisions for far-reaching financial regulations and creates a consumer protection agency.
Government Set To Announce Transfer Of Gitmo Prisoners To U.S.
In an attempt to meet the self-imposed January deadline for closing the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, the government has said it will purchase a nearly empty state prison in Thomson, Illinois, and transfer up to 100 prisoners currently held at the Cuban base.
Dissatisfaction Could Cost Democrats In 2010, New Poll Suggests
Looking ahead to the 2010 elections, a greater percentage of voters would now prefer to elect a Republican to Congress rather than a Democrat, according to the latest George Washington University Battleground Poll.
Obama Gives Himself High Rating, Laments Unemployment Statistics
In an interview with Oprah Winfrey that aired Sunday, President Barack Obama gave himself a "good, solid B+" grade for his first 11 months in office.
Government Announces New Transfers Of Guantanamo Detainees
As part of President Obama’s effort to close down the controversial prison at Guantanamo Bay, the government has said two more detainees were recently transferred to France and Hungary, respectively.
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