Conservative Politics
White House: Obama To Announce Afghanistan War Strategy
President Obama met with his national security team last week, and his office said he will announce today whether he will send more troops to Afghanistan.
U.S. Senators Look To Increase Nuclear Energy, Reduce Emissions
Two senators have introduced legislation that would double nuclear energy output in the U.S. over the next 20 years. Democratic Senator Jim Webb of Virginia and Republican Senator Lamar Alexander of Tennessee unveiled the $20 billion Clean Energy Act of 2009, which hopes to create advances in nuclear technology and other clean technologies, while lowering carbon emissions and other greenhouse gases.
Under Republican Criticism, Democrats Torn On Healthcare Bill
After failing to block the debate on the Senate healthcare reform legislation, the Republicans have singled out three Democrats who they say betrayed their principles and electoral pledges by voting to break the filibuster.
Over GOP Objections, Senate Votes To Open Debate On Healthcare Bill
The Senate voted along party lines 60-39 to open debate on the Senate healthcare reform bill, but after scoring that victory the Democrats are admitting they will have to compromise in order to gather enough votes to pass the legislation.
Anti-abortion, Pro-choice Groups Blast Healthcare Bill
Americans United for Life Action (AULA), a national anti-abortion group, has recently stated that it will vigorously fight the Senate healthcare bill, which was moved to debate by last Saturday’s vote.
CAIR Protests Government's Attempt To Seize Mosques, Muslim Property
Federal prosecutors in New York recently took over four mosques and a skyscraper owned by a Muslim organization accused of terrorist ties, but the action has drawn heavy criticism from Islamic advocates.
House Committee Passes Domestic Partnership Benefits Legislation
On Nov. 17 the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform announced the approval of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009 which will make employment benefits available to the same-sex domestic partners of federal employees.
Democrats Break Judicial Nominee Filibuster, Head To Vote
Republican lawmakers’ attempts to block the vote on President Obama’s first judicial nomination were thwarted when the Senate voted 70-29 last week to end the filibuster.
Funding For Amtrak Hinges On Gun Policy Amendment
The upcoming debate in the House-Senate conference committee on the transportation funding bill is expected to pit advocates of gun rights against those who are concerned about the risk of greater violence on the nation’s transportation network.
Cosmetic Surgeons Speak Out Against Tax Increase
Earlier this week, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid made a late change to the healthcare reform bill that will levy a 5 percent tax on cosmetic surgery to help supplement the legislation’s $849 billion price tag.
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