California Rep. Dana Rohrabacher says the new Democratic immigration reform bill is a misnomer. Instead of reform, he says it just codifies a broken system – to the detriment of the American people. He explains what should be done about the immigration problem, why the ‘go to the end of the line’ penalty for illegals is ‘irrelevant’ and why Republicans are to blame as much as Democrats for this mess.
Illinois Rep. Don Manzullo does not want Guantanamo detainees at a prison in his district. He says Guantanamo is not really being closed, it is just being transplanted in his district. He says all the international scorn and terrorist propaganda over Guantanamo will now be aimed at northwest Illinois, which is tougher to defend. He also explains why the terrorists will also get legal rights and terrorists could radicalize other inmates in the prison.
Texas Rep. Ted Poe says the Constitution doesn’t give Congress permission to force us to buy ‘health coverage, a car or a box of doughnuts’. He also explains why the argument that we all have to buy car insurance is a terrible analogy to the push for health insurance mandates and threats of fines and imprisonment for those who do not comply.
Michael Lewan, former chief of staff for Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman, says the final health care bill in the U.S. Senate will look pretty much how Joe Lieberman wants it to look. He also explains why Lieberman is actually doing President Obama a favor and why even a House-Senate Conference is likely to go along with Lieberman’s ideas.
Lieberman give Dems healthcare headaches, Republicans slam Dems health bill and tactics, Obama blames banks for fiscal crisis, more Democratic retirements, rules of engagement handcuffing U.S. troops.
Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso explains why the current Democratic health plans are unacceptable and why the race to finish this by year’s end is irresponsible. He also says one reason Americans are so opposed to this plan is because it adds huge amounts to our debt – and voters consider that a much bigger issue than health reform.
Retired U.S. Army General Paul Vallely is outraged by the new rules of engagement which are handcuffing our troops. Vallely discusses these rules, how they endanger our troops and prevent American forces from accomplishing their mission. He also explains how our enemies are exploiting these ridiculous restrictions and why U.S. commanders need to demand changes from Washington or resign.
Michigan Rep. Thaddeus McCotter rips Dems for trying to add to the debt ceiling by attaching it to a bill to fund the troops. He also says President Obama’s scolding of the banks is ‘shallow’ and the last thing we need we need is more heavy-handed government burdening taxpayers and our entire economy.
Texas Rep. Kevin Brady says Congressional Democrats have it all wrong on fiscal issues. He opposes the new regulatory overhaul for Wall Street, saying it gives the government too much intrusive power and stifling the very credit businesses need. He also slams President Obama for wanting to spend the rest of the TARP money and he wants Congress to draw the line on deficit spending.
John Gizzi of Human Events says Democrats may be creating serious problems with their latest health care tactics. He says liberals are increasingly frustrated about the watering down of the public option. He also says House moderates may bolt if the pro-life amendment is removed in the final bill.
