Tag Archives: Veto

Believin’ in America

Posted on July 10, 2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – RJ Matson In other news, President Obama directed HHS to begin offering federal health insurance plans to seasonal fire fighters today. Also — Governor Nikki Haley vetoed funds for sexual assault and domestic violence prevention today. Why? Just … Continue reading →

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Chris Christie Vetoes Cancer Screenings

Posted on July 3, 2012 at 7:00 pm by JM Ashby

What War on Women? Just before the midnight deadline on July 1st, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed $7.5 million in family planning funding which would have funded mammograms, pap smears, cancer screenings, and birth control. It wouldn’t have funded … Continue reading →

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Jekyll and Hide

Posted on June 30, 2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Adam Zyglis In other news, President Obama has threatened to veto the House Republican’s 2013 Financial Services bill because it under-funds the SEC by $245 million.

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Pea Party

Posted on July 26, 2011 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Jeff Parker In other news, President Obama made it clear today that he would veto John Boehner’s two-tiered debt-ceiling proposal if it ever reaches his desk, and the campaign finance filings of Michele Bachmann have revealed that she … Continue reading →

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