In general, the American public holds distrust and is dissatisfied with the federal government as they ever have been. However, that tone changes when specific problems are asked about. The majority of people in the survey said the government plays an important role in helping to solve specific issues as well as in certain cases, […]
Defending Planned Parenthood Not Likely according to Paul Ryan
If it were up to newly elected House Speaker Paul Ryan, Planned Parenthood would not get one “red cent” from taxpayers, but it is not. When aksed about defunding the controversial organization, Ryan replied. “I don’t think Planned Parenthood should get a red cent from the taxpayer. I’ve always believed that, even before these disgusting videos […]
Paul Ryan Will Run for Speaker if…
The search for a new House Speaker may be ending soon. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) told the House GOP conference Tuesday night that he will run for Speaker if every caucus endorses him and set a deadline of Friday for House Republicans to make up their minds. Otherwise he would be content to remain where he is, […]
Benghazi Chairman Trey Gowdy to Republican Critics: “Shut Up”
The Democrats are not the only ones criticizing Benghazi Chairman Trey Gowdy. Rep. Richard Hanna (R-N.Y.) said that he believes a “big part” of it was designed to weaken Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) suggested in a recent Fox News interview that the committee was formed to drive down Clinton’s poll numbers. Bradley F. […]
Rep. Kevin McCarthy Withdraws From Speakers Race
If there was that doubt that there was discord among the Republicans in Congress, that doubt can now be erased. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, the front-runner to replace John Boehner announced early Thursday that he was withdrawing from the race to become the new speaker when Boehner’s term ends on October 30. McCarthy was running against […]
Republican Congress Moving to Disapprove Deal with Iran
In September, the Congress will take a vote on a measure that would disapprove the nuclear deal with Iran, announced the GOP leader on Tuesday. The resolution of disapproval that was unveiled Tuesday has been authored by Republican Ed Royce, the Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Mitch McConnell the Senate Majority Leader indicated […]
Retirement Plans Not High On Priority List for Congress, Obama Steps In
Last month President Obama proposed legislation that would automatically enroll new workers in an IRA if they lack access to a 401(k)-type plan through their employer. According to Labor Secretary Tom Perez, Congress failed to act and it became necessary for the federal government to take action. The plan would call for requirements to automatically enroll employees and […]
Obama Announces Climate Change Rule on Greenhouse Gas Limits
President Barack Obama announced on Monday a historic rule imposing the first ever federal limits for power plants on greenhouse gas emissions. Obama was emotional when he argued that climate change had already affected the reality we live in each day, saying he could not wait any longer to address the causes. We only have […]