‘Why in the world does the federal government have to tell people what kind of lights to use in their home?’ This question was proposed by Texas Rep. Joe Barton. Barton, former chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, leads the charge to repeal the ban on incandescent light bulbs. The issue began when […]
Archive for July 12th, 2011
‘More Campaigning than Policy’
Posted in July 12th, 2011
President Obama says the lack of an agreement on a debt ceiling extension means he cannot guarantee Social Security checks and other government checks will have the funds to back them up. Why do Republicans say that kind of talk is just political posturing? Will Republicans demand a balanced budget amendment and mandated spending limits […]
‘Romance of a Soviet Stairwell’
Posted in July 12th, 2011
Texas Rep. and doctor Michael Burgess expresses how ridiculous he thinks the ban on incandescent light bulbs is. A member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Burgess is a leading advocate for the Better Use of the Light Bulb Act, which would repeal the ban. The Obama administration says it is taking away the […]
Get Out the Infectious Puss
Posted in July 12th, 2011
Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert reveals President Obama’s closed door decision making. He says the House Rules demand negotiations to be made where the public has access in order to keep decisions in check. Gohmert stresses that the man who promised to have the most open administration is creating the most secretive administration. What proposals are […]
Three Martini Lunch 7/12/11
Posted in July 12th, 2011
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review cheer on the Better Use of the Light Bulb Act. They discuss Pakistan’s threat to reduce its efforts to fight the Taliban and Al Qaeda. And are surprised radical Democrat Alan Grayson is seeking to return to the House. They hope an uncivil Democratic […]
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