Tag Archives: Democratic Party

The Hill: Andrew Restuccia- ‘Senate Rejects Bill To Cut Oil Tax Breaks’

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Erik Schneider

Source:New York Times– American free speech and democracy at work. “The Senate rejected a bill Tuesday to cut billions in tax breaks for the largest oil companies, but Democrats vowed to revive the measure as part of high-stakes negotiations on … Continue reading →

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The Hill: Alexander Bolton- ‘Budget Chief Wants Plan with 50-50 Split Between Spending Cuts and Tax Hikes’

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Erik Schneider

Source:The Hill– U.S. Senator Kent Conrad (Democrat, North Dakota) Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee. “Sen. Kent Conrad (D-N.D.) on Tuesday presented a budget proposal to Senate Democrats that calls for an even balance — 50 percent to 50 percent … Continue reading →

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The Hill: Bernie Becker- ‘Members Eager For White House Tax Plan’

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Erik Schneider

Source:NPR News– House Republicans talking about their own tax plan. “Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are eager for the Obama administration to release its blueprint for corporate tax reform. Members said the unveiling of the plan would help … Continue reading →

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The New Republic: Leon Wieseltier- ‘Osama Bin Gotten’

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Erik Schneider

Source:Josh Lyman– Americans celebrating the assassination of Al Qaeda terrorist leader Osama Bin Laden, in Washington. “A few days after September 11, 2001, my wife and I walked down to the White House. The city was stilled with grief and … Continue reading →

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The Hill: John T. Bennett: ‘With All Eyes On Deficit, Hawks Know Pentagon Cuts Are Coming’

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Erik Schneider

Source:The Hill– The Pentagon, which is obviously home of the U.S. Department of Defense, but also the home of hundreds of billions in deficit spending the last 10 years. “Defense insiders on and off Capitol Hill increasingly acknowledge more cuts … Continue reading →

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The New Republic: Jonathan Cohn: ‘President Obama to Talk Entitlement Reform’

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Erik Schneider

Source:The Week– President Barack H. Obama (Democrat, Illinois) 44th President of the United States. “The big news on Sunday was the announcement, from senior White House adviser David Plouffe, that President Obama plans to make a major policy speech about … Continue reading →

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CBS News: President Obama- ‘Gabby Opened Her Eyes For the First Time’

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Erik Schneider

Source:CBS News– First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama and Captain Mark Kelly, the wife of U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords (Democrat, Arizona) “At the memorial service for the victims of the shooting in Tucson, Arizona, President Obama said that … Continue reading →

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CBS News: Evening News- Katie Couric: ‘Return to Moderation?’

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Erik Schneider

Source:CBS News– U.S. Senate candidate Sharron Angle, R, Nevada: Harry Reid’s, only ticket to reelection. Source:FRS FreeState  “The capital prepares for the Million “Moderate” March; The 2010 midterm campaign hits the home stretch; And, yet another controversial comment from New … Continue reading →

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CNN: Vice President Joe Biden- ‘Not Your Father’s GOP’

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Erik Schneider

Source:CNN– Vice President Joe Biden: campaigning for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, in Reno, Nevada. Source:FRS FreeState “Vice President Joe Biden stumps for Sen. Harry Reid in Reno, NV.” From CNN Vice President Biden has a habit of telling the truth … Continue reading →

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AP: Raw Video- ‘President Obama- Urges Democrats Not to Get Discouraged’

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Erik Schneider

Source:Associated Press– President Barack Obama, campaigning for House Democrats in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in October. Source:FRS FreeState  “President Barack Obama is imploring Democrats to show him the energy and motivation that helped carry him to power in 2008. He told a … Continue reading →

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