Tag Archives: Congress

Reminder: The GOP Doesn’t Care About Women

Posted on January 2, 2013 at 6:30 pm by JM Ashby

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is set to expire now that the House of Representatives has failed to renew it before adjourning. And because they have failed to do so, the Senate will have to pass another version of … Continue reading →

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We Survived

Posted on January 1, 2013 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

We survived the Mayan apocalypse. Also Mitt Romney, Donald Trump, Paul Ryan, Newt Gingrich, and Honey Boo Boo. Artist – Pat Bagley As predicted, the House failed to pass a relief funding bill for Hurricane Sandy victims last night. The … Continue reading →

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Another Nothingburger

Posted on December 31, 2012 at 6:30 pm by JM Ashby

A Senate Homeland Security report has concluded that the CIA, FBI, and the Department of Defense share the blame for confusing reports on what caused the attack on the American embassy in Libya. WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate report says … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year From House Republicans

Posted on December 31, 2012 at 5:00 pm by JM Ashby

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and the Democrats may have reached a deal this afternoon to avoid sequestration (the “fiscal cliff”) but the House of Boehner has no plans to vote on it tonight. WASHINGTON (AP) — The House will … Continue reading →

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An Historic Session of Congress

Posted on December 30, 2012 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Bill Day In other news, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals cited Citizens United while ruling in favor of a company that claimed the Obamacare contraception mandate violates their religious freedom. This is in direct contradiction to an … Continue reading →

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Get Serious

Posted on December 27, 2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Pat Bagley In other news, Representative Ed Markey announced today that he will run for the John Kerry’s senate seat. I’ve posted this here before but I’m posting it again because it’s one of my favorite videos of … Continue reading →

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Both Sides Coffee

Posted on December 27, 2012 at 3:30 pm by JM Ashby

Starbucks has a message for Washington — both sides need to “come together” to reach a deal to avoid sequestration. The world’s biggest coffee chain is asking employees at cafes in the Washington, D.C. area to scribble the words “Come … Continue reading →

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Four Days to Debt Ceiling

Posted on December 27, 2012 at 2:00 pm by JM Ashby

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner dropped a bomb on congress yesterday evening, but there is a silver lining. The United States will hit its borrowing limit on December 31st, according to a just-released letter from Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. As a … Continue reading →

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Christmas Break

Posted on December 22, 2012 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Dave Granlund This may be the worst Santa Claus ever. He has Billy Bob Thornton beat by a mile. (I highly recommend watching Bad Santa) Blogging by me will be very light over the next several days.

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President Obama Supports Assault Weapons Ban, Closing Gun Show Loophole

Posted on December 18, 2012 at 3:30 pm by JM Ashby

During today’s news conference, White House spokesman Jay Carney confirmed that President Obama supports gun control measures currently being weighed by some members of congress. WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama is “actively supportive” of efforts … Continue reading →

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