Tag Archives: 113th Congress

VOA News: ‘Key U.S. Lawmakers Signal Support for Strikes on Syria’

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Erik Schneider

Source:VOA News– U.S. Senator Bob Corker (Republican, Tennessee) Ranking Member of the Foreign Relations Committee (113th Congress) “The Obama administration is intensifying pressure on U.S. lawmakers to authorize the use of force in Syria, after last month’s chemical attack that … Continue reading →

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Associated Press: ‘Senate Dems, GOP Largely Support Syria Action’

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Erik Schneider

Source:Associated Press– U.S. Senator Bob Corker (Republican, Tennessee) Ranking Member of the Foreign Relations Committee (113th Congress) “Members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee say they support a US military strike in Syria, though Republicans say they have concerns about … Continue reading →

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ABC News: ‘This Week: Roundtable, Politics of Syria’

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Erik Schneider

Source:ABC News This Week talking about President Obama and Syria. “James Carville, Mary Matalin, Peggy Noonan, and Tavis Smiley debate President Obama’s Syria plan.” From ABC News I doubt President Obama would go to Congress if he didn’t have the votes … Continue reading →

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Associated Press: ‘President Obama To Seek Congressional Approval On Syria’

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Erik Schneider

Source:Associated Press– left to right: Vice President Joseph R. Biden (Democrat, Delaware) and President Barack H. Obama (Democrat, Illinois) for anyone whose new to America. “President Barack Obama says he will seek congressional authorization for the use of force in … Continue reading →

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Associated Press:: Voices Heard At The Lincoln Memorial

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Erik Schneider

Source:Associated Press– U.S. Representative John Lewis (Democrat, Georgia) “Voices from the past and the present urge renewal of the fight for jobs and freedom in an echo of Dr. Martin Luther King’s vision for America fifty years ago.” From the Associated … Continue reading →

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The Washington Post: ‘Mitch McConnell’s Worst Week’

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Erik Schneider

Source:The Washington Post Chris Cillizza playing political satirist. Or is it cartoonist? Perhaps buffoonist? I don’t know. I expect my followers to figure out the major details and then let me in on them. “The Senate minority leader held his … Continue reading →

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ABC News: This Week in Politics: ‘This Week Roundtable’

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Erik Schneider

Source:ABC News with This Week’s roundtable. “Rep. Keith Ellison, Bill Kristol, David Plouffe and Carly Fiorina on ‘This Week.’” From ABC News The problem with the Republican Party is that they don’t have a message that can unite the party, that … Continue reading →

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The Washington Post: Nia-Malika Henderson: ‘Congress: As Unproductive As it is Unpopular!’

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Erik Schneider

Source:The Washington Post– left to right: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (Democrat, Nevada) and House Speaker John (don’t call me Boner) Boehner) the odd couple of inaction and dysfunction. Oh yeah, Nia-Malika Henderson. Perhaps you can tell who is who … Continue reading →

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ABC News: This Week Sunday Spotlight- U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan’s Gridlock

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Erik Schneider

Source:ABC News interviewing former U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (Democrat, North Dakota) “Former Sen. Byron Dorgan discusses his new thriller novel ‘Gridlock’ on ‘This Week.’” From ABC News Good to see someone who served in Congress successfully transition out of Congress. And … Continue reading →

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The Washington Post: Ed O’Keefe: Representative Luis Gutierrez: Immigration ‘Rock Star’ Says House Bill Will Pass

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Erik Schneider

Source:The Washington Post What the Republican Party needs to figure out is that comprehensive immigration reform is in their long-term interest. Not so much short-term interest with their Far-Right that would like to see all illegal immigrants deported from the … Continue reading →

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