Category Archives: Congress

President Obama’s Weekly Address 5/12/2012 Congress Must Act On My To Do List

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

From the White House; “President Obama calls on Democrats and Republicans to come together and act on his Congressional “to-do list,” which will create jobs and help restore middle class security.”

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President Obama Introduces a To-Do List for Congress

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

From the White House; “President Obama introduces his “to-do list” for Congress, a list of initiatives that will create jobs and help the middle class, and calls on Congress to take action on the list’s first item by passing legislation … Continue reading →

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Democrat Karen Bass Says Food Stamps Helps Small Business

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

Representative Karen Bass (Calf-D) went on MSNBC NewsNation with guest host Thomas Roberts to talk about the House Republicans budget. According to Bass, the Republican budget “gives massive tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans, Big Oil and companies that ship … Continue reading →

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President Obama Says No Is Not An Option On The Dream Act

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

President Obama delivered remarks at a Cinco de Mayo reception in the Rose Garden yesterday, May 3rd. During his speech he spoke about support for the Dream Act. “A lot of you remember, over a year ago, we brought the … Continue reading →

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Uncle Sam’s Unlimited Plan: How the Government’s Cell Phone Giveaway Is Costing You Billions

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

From Representative Tim Griffin (Ark-R) “This is the first in a series of videos that will examine how a government program designed to help low-income individuals in times of emergency has become the latest example of wasteful spending. We’ll also … Continue reading →

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John Boehner Wants To Know Why We Have To Fight About Everything

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

House Speaker John Boehner was on the floor yesterday speaking out for student loan interest rates. “While we don’t yet have the solution to the long-term solution to this problem, the Chairman is continuing to work on it, we believe … Continue reading →

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GOP Weekly Address 4/28/2012 The President Is In Campaign Mode Intent On Dividing Americans

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

Representative and House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (WIS-R) gave the GOP weekly address this week and spoke about the House Republican Budget, The Path to Prosperity. According to Ryan, “the United States Senate, which is controlled by the president’s … Continue reading →

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John Boehner Said President Obama Checked Out Last Labor Day

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

Speaker of the House John Boehner spoke on CBS news after endorsing Mitt Romney, and wasn’t very optimistic about the next few months. Boehner said, “The president checked out last Labor Day. All he’s done is campaign full time for … Continue reading →

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Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers Asks How Does Raising Taxes Create A Single Job

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-R) asked during a house republican press conference today, “How does raising taxes create a single job?”

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GOP Weekly Address 4/14/2012 Energy Bills Are Stuck In The Senate

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

“House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) delivers this week’s address on House Republicans’ ‘all-of-the-above’ energy plan to address skyrocketing gas prices and help create jobs. We’ve passed several energy bills now stuck in the Democrat-controlled Senate. If … Continue reading →

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