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NY Democrats begin to emerge as supporting Ground Zero mosque
The controversial New York City proposed mosque, known as Cordoba House, made it past a large hurdle last week, when a city panel denied the site landmark status taking the Ground Zero mosque one step closer to becoming a reality.
Free trade infected by 'green protectionism'
Unions and industry that want to roll back the progress of free trade increasingly are using environmental causes as a disguise. For years Australian green groups have claimed mass deforestation and illegal logging is occurring in Asia. In response, Greenpeace and the World Wildlife Fund have advocated for burdensome regulation and trade bans, including on toilet paper.
'Cordoba House' was named for a reason
For all the indignant posturing of the left over angry responses to the recent Cordoba House victory in New York, there has been precious little examination into or explanation of the name of the proposed Islamic center.
ICE Union employees: ICE Director won't let us enforce U.S. immigration laws
In the midst of a leaked Department of Homeland Security immigration memo that made it to Senator Chuck Grassley, Iowa Republican, outlining ways for the Obama Administration to give amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants, the Center for Immigration Studies yesterday posted a letter that was authored on June 11, 2010 by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Union President Chris Crane titled: "VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE IN ICE DIRECTOR JOHN MORTON AND ODPP ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PHYLLIS COVEN."
The Liberal interpretation of the Constitution revealed
In a town hall on July 24, California Congressman Pete Stark gave us a revealing look into the mind of a liberal. He made the following statement regarding the Constitution, “I think that there are very few constitutional limits that would prevent the federal government from rules that could affect your private life.” While his honesty is admirable, this view is deeply unsettling to Americans who believe in the rule of law.
Conservatives question anti-prop 8 judge's activism from the bench
A federal judge on Wednesday struck down California's ban on same-sex marriage (otherwise known as Proposition 8). Reports say attorneys on both sides of the the case conceded that regardless of the ruling on Wednesday, they are expecting a long appeal process that could take the case up to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Pelosi to House: Get thee back to Washington and spend more
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, announced on Wednesday she is calling House members from their recess next week to vote on a $26 billion state aid bill. The legislation, which already passed the Senate through a procedural vote, with 61 members in favor, on Tuesday, will provide further stimulus spending to the states via Medicaid and education programs.
Rep. Waters worked political power for meeting with Paulson
Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson told House Ethics Committee investigators that he granted Rep. Maxine Waters, California Democrat, a meeting to discuss the Treasury Department’s role with Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSE’s) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. According to the House Ethics Committee report, he allowed the meeting solely because Ms. Waters herself asked for it. This put not only Congresswoman Waters in a convenient place but also OneUnited, a bank her husband was professionally and financially vested in.
GOP calls for homeland security hearing on immigration memo
Senator Jon Kyl, Arizona Republican, called on the administration to “disavow” themselves from the Department of Homeland Security immigration memo that outlined how to give amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants in the United States without taking any legislative action in Congress.
White House must fess up to amnesty by executive order memo
An internal Department of Homeland Security memo (h/t National Review) originally obtained by Senator Chuck Grassley, Iowa Republican, is receiving more attention from various media now for its advocacy of giving illegal immigrants amnesty without any act of Congress.
MSNBC's Ed Schultz to audience: Boycott mid-terms if Dems don't deliver
Is MSNBC's Ed Schultz trying to further torpedo the Democrats' chances this fall when the mid-term elections roll around? The MSNBC talker is advocating for his fellow liberals to boycott the midterm elections reports Radio Equalizer Brian Maloney
Boxer jobs tour looks more like trail of fundraisers
Senator Barbara Boxer, California Democrat, facing a tougher re-election year than in previous campaign cycles, engaged in a recent trip around her state in early July calling it the "Jobs for California Tour." The Contra Costa Times reported that Ms. Boxer traveled for two-days on a “campaign blitz” across the state touting job-creation successes while lobbing an attack on Republican challenger and former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina.
Rangel stays mum; Adam Clayton Powell says 'resign' to Rangel
Congressman Charles Rangel, New York Democrat, would only say "no comment" to reporters on Friday after the House Ethics Committee recommended he receive only a reprimand for the 13 charges against him. A reprimand is less severe than a censure. A reprimand would have to be voted on by all House members.
Mr. President, Delphi workers deserve fair and equal treatment
Today, President Obama will visit Michigan to take a “victory lap” and “tout the revival of General Motors and Chrysler since the auto companies received billions in federal aid and government-assisted bankruptcies,” POLITICO reported. There is no question that a strong and growing auto industry is good news, for both our country and for auto workers.
Sen. Kerry: Not a yacht but a sailboat
Senator John Kerry, Massachusetts Democrat, was sure to point out to me on Thursday that the "Isabel," his 76-foot $7 million luxury yacht docked in Rhode Island, is actually not a yacht, but simply "my sailboat."
Former Nazi death camp guard could be tried as an adolescent
Suspected Nazi war criminal Samuel Kunz has gone unpunished for more than 60 years for allegedly aiding in the murder of more than 430,000 people - and now he might be tried as an adolescent.
Pelosi on 'swamp' remark: Nevermind Dem corruption
As Rep. Charles Rangel, New York Democrat, heads into the ethics committee hearing today to see what kind of violations he is being accused of, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, has been routinely criticized for a statement she made about four years ago regarding cleaning up corruption in the House, saying she was going to “drain the swamp.”
Rep. Grijalva: Arizona boycott is off the table now
Following a preliminary injunction ruling on Wednesday morning by a federal judge who blocked a number of key provisions in Arizona's new immigration law known as SB 1070, Representative Raul Grijalva, Arizona Democrat, called off the economic boycott of his state he previously called for. As a result of the judge's decision, Mr. Grijalva feels there is no need to place economic sanctions on Arizona. He told reporters on Wednesday afternoon.
