Tag Archives: Congress

Why do these Republican nimrods say “Obamacare” is “unconstitutional”?

Question by : Why do these Republican nimrods say “Obamacare” is “unconstitutional”? These candidates have yet to articulate a basis for this — they simply assert that the law is unconstitutional. I’d like to hear an intelligent argument. The law is almost certainly going to be upheld by the Supreme Court, as even the right-wing … Continue reading

President Obama Speaks on Increasing Oversight on Manipulation in the Oil Market

President obama discusses steps his Administration has taken to increase oversight of oil markets and close dangerous loopholes that allow a small numbers of irresponsible traders to hurt consumers by illegally manipulating or rigging the energy markets for their own gain, and calls on Congress to establish additional protections. Video Rating: 4 / 5 Technorati … Continue reading

President Obama calls on Congress to pass millionaires' tax (watch video)

President obama calls on Congress to pass millionaires' tax (watch video) AP WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is calling on Congress to increase taxes on millionaires, reviving a proposal he first pitched last September that aims to draw sharp election-year contrasts between the president and the Republican opposition. Read more on Reno Gazette Journal KTVN … Continue reading

Should Tammy Bruce be charged with a crime for calling Michelle Obama “Trash” on the radio?

Question by No Shortage: Should Tammy Bruce be charged with a crime for calling Michelle Obama “Trash” on the radio? Do you think Ms. Bruce was out of line? What stands out to you the most as you listen to this? Please listen before answering. It’s about a minute and a half long. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/03/23/tammy-bruce-calls-the-oba_n_178109.html For … Continue reading

Even before Obama's 2013 budget gets to Congress, Republicans say it repeats …

Even before Obama's 2013 budget gets to Congress, Republicans say it repeats … WASHINGTON — The new budget that President Barack Obama is sending to Congress aims to achieve $ 4 trillion in deficit reduction over the next decade by restraining government spending and raising taxes on the wealthy. To help a weak economy, … … Continue reading