Category Archives: Congress

GOP Weekly Address 12/29/2012 On Avoiding The Fiscal Cliff

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

On Friday the White House and Congressional leaders agreed that the Senate must now act to avoid going over the fiscal cliff and that this will require a bipartisan approach. In the Weekly Republican Address, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO), … Continue reading →

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GOP Weekly Address 12/22/2012 The President Wants More Spending And Taxes

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

Delivering the Weekly Republican Address, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) notes that the House has acted to avert the entire fiscal cliff, and President Obama and his Democratic-controlled Senate now must do the same. “We will continue to work with … Continue reading →

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Crossroads GPS Ad About The Fiscal Cliff

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

Karl Rove’s Crossroads GPS has released their first post election political advertisement. The ad attacks President Obama over his fiscal cliff position. “So far, a huge tax increase is his solution,” the ad says. “No real spending reforms. Instead more … Continue reading →

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Mr. Burns Explains The Fiscal Cliff

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

Mr. Burns from “The Simpsons” explains the fiscal cliff.

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Congressman Ron Paul’s Farewell Speech to Congress

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

Texas Congressman Ron Paul’s final speech on the House floor before leaving Congress.

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GOP Weekly Address 11/9/2012 We Need Bipartisan Action To Avoid Fiscal Cliff

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

Delivering the Weekly Republican Address, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) highlights his call for bipartisan action on a plan to avert the fiscal cliff and help our economy grow and create jobs, which is critical to solving our debt. A … Continue reading →

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President Obama’s Weekly Address 11/10/2012 You Elected Us To Focus On Your Jobs, Not Ours

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

According to the White House, “President Obama says that it’s time for Congress to pass the middle class tax cuts for 98% of all Americans. Both parties agree that this will give 98% of families and 97% of small businesses … Continue reading →

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GOP Weekly Address 10/27/2012 The President And His Failed Policies

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

First time candidate for the House, Ann Wagner, gives this weeks GOP Weekly Address from St. Louis, Missouri. “We are truly blessed, but like so many of you, we worry for the future. Our economy is hurting, our national debt … Continue reading →

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Redistricting Forces Two Democrats In California To Battle It Out, Literally

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

Longtime Congressmen Howard Berman (D-Calf) and Brad Sherman (D-Calf) nearly brawl at a debate. The two Congressmen are running for the same seat after redistricting.

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Night Of The Living Pelosi From John Dennis

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Alan Cosgrove

John Dennis is running against Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco, and is using a very strange ad campaign to do it. The good thing is “no animals, zombies, or politicians were harmed during the making of this video.” Dennis is … Continue reading →

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