Nebraska Senator wins handsome ransom for holding out on Obamacare
Washington, DC -- It’s usually not a good thing to be the last person in line, but for Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson, being the last hold out in the rushed federal health care bill, it was a windfall. Nelson held his fellow Democrats hostage until they met his demands before he agreed to support the Obamacare health care initiative in which most Republicans feel it is being rushed out the...
read full storyFranken shuts down Lieberman on Senate Floor
Comity has given way to comdedy on the floor of the United States Senate as Al Franken, sitting in as presiding officer of the senate denied the not so unusual request by Joe Liberman for just a “few more minutes” to continue his speech. Franken, the Freshman senator representing Minnesota was then scolded by Arizona Senator John McCain who used his time to speak in defense of Liberman. ...
read full storyJon Corzine breaks promise to reveal $400m in budget savings
Senate Republican Budget Officer Anthony Bucco issued the following statement regarding the Corzine Administration’s refusal, to date, to identify the promised $400 million in budget savings that were due at the beginning of the month. “My colleagues and I are disappointed that the governor has not honored his promise to identify $400 million in additional budget savings...
read full storyNew Jersey politicians caught in absentee ballot fraud
TRENTON – Attorney General Anne Milgram announced that five more people, including a freeholder who is the husband of State Senator Teresa Ruiz, were indicted today for election fraud in connection with absentee ballots they collected and submitted as workers for Ruiz’s 2007 campaign for the New Jersey Senate in the 29th District. Five other campaign workers for Ruiz were charged in four prior...
read full storyTom Kean praises Christie’s choice for AG
Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean congratulated Paula Dow on her nomination as attorney general, and praised Governor-elect Chris Christie for the selection of a well-respected, experienced prosecutor as his first pick for a Cabinet-level appointment. “Paula Dow stands out even among the many talented New Jersey lawyers qualified to fill the post of attorney general,” Senator...
read full storyChristie crosses party lines for NJ Attorney General
Republican Senate Whip Kevin O’Toole praised Governor-elect Chris Christie’s selection of Essex County Prosecutor Paula Dow as New Jersey’s attorney general. “This appointment proves beyond a doubt that Governor-elect Christie will build his leadership team based on ability and not partisanship,” O’Toole said. “Paula Dow has skillfully managed the largest and busiest...
read full storyObamas diss Reagan the Elf
Washington, DC -- The Obama’s were greeted at a Christmas special event last night by four Christmas Elves. Avery, Anna, Abby and Reagan elf came out to see the Obamas. Barack and Michelle gave warm greetings to the first three elves but until the fourth elf announced her name as Reagan, the first couple it was cheers and smiles. Both Obama and Michelle let out big “DOH’s”...
read full storyPresident Obama announces Wall Street regulations places blame for crisis
President Obama patted himself on the back despite very little improvement in the nation’s economy and vows to push forth recovery and increase government spending. Obama says he will implement small business tax cuts and extend unemployment benefits. Obama then placed the blame on Wall Street greed and Americans over extending credit as a disaster that could have been avoided with...
read full storyRepublicans say climate agreement will cost US jobs
AP Reports “As environment ministers gather in Copenhagen to continue negotiations over a global climate change agreement, some Republicans already have a firm position against it.” Republicans tell Americans Cap and Trade will hurt Americans, millions of jobs will be lost and President Obama himself says “Energy costs will skyrocket”. Share and Enjoy: Read More →
read full storySafety of children now in the hands of Jon Corzine
The Senate today passed a bill that would require that districts notify parents within 10 days when soil contaminated with pesticides or other chemicals is discovered at a school. Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman, R-District 16, was a primary sponsor of Senate Bill 480 (Assembly Bill 1072). “Administrators should let parents know immediately...
read full storyParty Crashers may be forced to appear before House Committee
The couple who crashed President Barack Obama’s first state dinner may be subpoenaed to appear before a House committee looking into the security breach. Share and Enjoy: Read More →
read full storyNewest wave of job killing measures stuns state Senator Doherty
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Labor Committee, said he was stunned that the committee chose to release six pieces of legislation guaranteed to create more unemployment in New Jersey during the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. “Prevailing wage laws boost unemployment, especially among the poor and members of minority groups, and increase the tax burden on middle...
read full storyObama pushes healthcare plan at Capitol Hill
December 7, 2009 by NJ News
Filed under Latest Headlines, Politics
Washington, DC -- President Obama made a special appearance at the U.S. House of Representatives at the request of Majority Leader Harry Reid. Obama spent 45 minutes behind closed doors with Democratic lawmakers urging them overhaul America’s health care system. While House Democrats continue their back room discussions on the bill, Republicans are open an united in their opposition...
read full storyRoman Polanski arrives at his house arrest in Switzerland
Still trying to fight extradition to the United States to face charges that stemmed from a 1970’s sexual assault on a young teenager, Roman Polanski arrives at a Swiss Chalet after being released from prison. Share and Enjoy: Read More →
read full storyDaughter of U.S. Senator car jacked in D.C.
Washington, D.C. - Julia Corker was carjacked by two attackers in a coordinated assault. The car jackers threw her to the ground and took off with the vehicle. The assailants were later arrested in Maryland after being located by the vehicle’s tracking system. Julia Corker is the daughter of U.S. Senator Bob Corker. Share and Enjoy: Read More →
read full storyIraqi shoe thrower has shoe thrown at him
Paris -- The shoe was on the other foot earlier this week as Muntadhar al-Zaidi was the victim in another shoe throwing incident. al-Zaidi, famous for his double shoe toss at President Bush just short of one year ago was released from prison in September after serving nine months of a one year sentence. Like his own two shoes thrown at George Bush last year, the ones thrown at al-Zaidi were...
read full storyRenowned You Tube blogger verbally assaults Michael Moore
Davis Fleetwood delivers a video response to Michael Moore’s letter to President Obama on Afghanistan. In the letter, Moore chastized Obama and his aides for the surge in Afghanistan. In the video, Fleetwood calls Moore “A pandering asshat bag of douche stumbling through the age of Obama in desperate search of his spine.” Michael Moore’s letter to the President: Dear...
read full storyObama’s Afghan surge sparks war protests from former supporters
Washington, DC -- Do we have a new war in Afghanistan or a new owner of the war in Aghanistan? That is the questions protestors at the nation’s capital wanted to know from the man they helped elect to end the war in Afghanistan. Protesters questioned America’s intelligence gathering techniques, complaining that if the U.S. cannot even find one man, how will 30,000 troops rebuild a war...
read full storyObama’s auntie hurt over her First Nephew’s neglect
In an AP Interview, Obama’s aunt Zeituni Onyango expressed her sadness over her illegal immigrant status’ effect on her relationship with the President. She is the half sister of Obama’s father. Onyango says prior to Barry becoming president, she had no problems visiting him when he served as an Illinois senator, but once her immigration woes went public, she was cut off...
read full storyThe Obama Afghanistan War fact sheet
OUR MISSION: The President’s speech reaffirms the March 2009 core goal: to disrupt, dismantle, and eventually defeat al Qaeda and to prevent their return to either Afghanistan or Pakistan. To do so, we and our allies will surge our forces, targeting elements of the insurgency and securing key population centers, training Afghan forces, transferring responsibility to a capable Afghan partner,...
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