Tag Archives: U.S. Senate

The Washington Post: Dana Milbank: ‘Barack Obama’s Intransigent Backbench’

Source:The Washington Post– a left-wing wing rally in Washington led by Senator Bernie Sanders (Democratic Socialist, Vermont) opposing any new cuts to social programs. “Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, red in the face, took off his jacket and rolled up … Continue reading

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Foreign Affairs: Gideon Rose- ‘Iraq in Retrospect’

Source:Foreign Affairs– welcome to Iraq, also known as Hell on Earth. Source:FRS FreeState “Ten years ago this week, the United States and a few of its allies invaded Iraq, writing the final chapter in Washington’s checkered decades-long relationship with Saddam … Continue reading

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ABC News: Chris Good- ‘Left, Right Unveil US Budget Utopias

Source:ABC News– “Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., speaks about the 2014 Budget Resolution during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 12, 2013. Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo” From ABC News. “Budgets are like dreams. When conservative House Republicans and liberal … Continue reading

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Helmer Reenberg: President John F. Kennedy’s- ’51st Press Conference: March 6, 1963′

Source:Helmer Reenberg– President John F. Kennedy (Democrat, Massachusetts) giving his 51st press conference in 1963, at The White House in Washington. Source:FRS FreeState “THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Important steps are being taken in the Congress this week with respect to … Continue reading

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CBS News: ‘President John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address’

Source:CBS News– President John F. Kennedy (Democrat, Massachusetts) giving his 1961 inaugural address in front of a joint session of Congress. Source:FRS FreeState “On January 20, 1961, President John F. Kennedy was sworn into office and delivered one of the … Continue reading

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ODN: ‘Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky Scandal: Former US President’s Denial, Grand Jury, and Admittance’

Source:ODN– President Bill Clinton: “I did not have sex with that woman, Miss Lewinsky” Source:The Daily Press “Bill Clinton’s presidency was rocked by the Monica Lewinsky scandal. We revisit the affair that dogged his terms in office. Monica Lewinsky, the … Continue reading

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President Harry S. Truman: First Speech To Congress (1945)

Source:History– President Harry S. Truman (Democrat, Missouri) addressing a joint session of Congress for the very first time as President, in 1945. Source:FRS FreeState  “On April 16, 1945, Harry Truman makes his first official appearance before Congress as president of … Continue reading

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The Young Turks: Jimmy Dore & Steve Oh- John McCain: ‘Citizens United Worst SCOTUS Decision Ever’

Source:The Young Turks– U.S. Senator John McCain (Republican, Arizona) “Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) continued his harsh criticism of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling this week, calling it the bench’s “worst decision ever.” “They said money is free speech. Since … Continue reading

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Public Resource: President John F. Kennedy After Two Years (1963)

Source:Public Resource– President John F. Kennedy (Democrat, Massachusetts) talking to the network news White House correspondents, in 1963. Source:The Daily Press “ARC Identifier 52813 / Local Identifier 306.6613. U.S. Information Agency. (1982 – 10/01/1999) Made possible by a donation from … Continue reading

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John F. Kennedy: Liberal Party Nomination Speech (1960)

Source:Zencat– U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy (Democrat, Massachusetts) accepting the 1960 New York Liberal Party nomination for President. Source:FRS FreeState  “JFK accepting the Liberal Party nomination in 1960. The last freely Democratically elected president of the 20th century. possibly the … Continue reading

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