Senator Ted Cruz tweeted out a little faux pas by Senate Majority Leader Reid on the Senate floor earlier today: (he quickly corrects himself) Freudian slip? Sen. Harry Reid calls bill “anti-gun legislation” youtube.com/watch?v=pHj6KA… — Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) April
A roomate of the man questioned in connection with the Boston Marathon bombing describes his roomate as ‘quiet and clean.’ Reports say the person of interest moved into the fifth floor of the apartment in Revere, MA about five
According to a CBS News Broadcast, the Police have video of the suspect planting bombs at the Boston Marathon. VIDEO: CCTV used in search for suspect H/t to Gateway Pundit
Scrambling for support, Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va) are considering changing their plan to expand background checks for firearms purchasing. One addition would “exempt residents who live hundreds of miles from a gun dealer” and appeal to Senators
According to the Hill, here is what we are looking at with the Toomey-Manchin Gun Control situation: *up for re-election in 2014
Congressional sources say that GOP lawmakers and strategists are urging Speaker Boehner to kill any gun control legislation that comes to the House by refusing to act on it. The Speaker is planning “what could be a months-long review of
Reps Peter King (R-NY) and Mike Thompson (D-CA) will be introducing a version of the Toomey-Manchin gun control/background check compromise early next week. I will be introducing, along with Mike Thompson [D-Calif.], basically the House version of the Manchin-Toomey bill
I’m trying to get my head around exactly how this endeavor would work, especially since existing HIPPA laws would make transmitting medical information to third parties problematic. (I don’t know much about HIPPA, so maybe not…) Nevertheless, reporting someone to
On May 22, the American Psychiatric Association will release an updated version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. There are six notable additions to the manual, among them is ‘internet disorder.’ In short, the new classification signals
This article from Roll Call states: The plan is expected to stop short of language currently in the bill that would require background checks on nearly all gun sales, including between private parties. Instead, Toomey aides said, the proposal would require
Senate Democrats are “confident” they have the votes to bring gun control legislation to the Senate floor. At least 14 Republicans have threatened to filibuster the legislation, but eight Republicans “have said they will not attempt to block an effort
The Senate will vote on Thursday on gun legislation according to Harry Reid. “We need to move to this legislation … and let the cards fall where they may,” he told reporters following a closed-door Democratic meeting Tuesday. Manchin (D-W.Va)
The US Navy announced today that the Blue Angels performances are canceled for the remainder of 2013. “Recognizing budget realities, current Defense policy states that outreach events can only be supported with local assets at no cost to the government,”
A new tool has arisen in the gun control arsenal: punitive taxes. Firearms consumers in Chicago will now pay and additional $25 for each firearm purchased. In California, a panel will hear testimony about imposing a 5 cent per bullet
This week Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) will decide what kind of gun control package to bring to the Senate floor. “Reid will have to decide early in the week whether a bipartisan compromise on background checks is possible or whether a
In response to Another Post Begging for Good Storytelling: I agree with Ben Howe. People go to the movies to be entertained, not to be lectured at with ‘in your face’ school lessons. If you want to drive people
The battle for the 2016 Senate is heating up as Rep. Bill Cassidy will announce today he is running for the Louisiana Senate seat held by Mary Landrieu. Cassidy is a doctor from Baton Rouge who previously served in
While outlining a new science initiative this morning at the White House, the President named himself “Scientist-in-Chief.” “I’m glad I’ve been promoted Scientist-in-Chief,” Obama said to laughter at the White House. “Given my grades in physics, I’m not sure it’s
Gun Control advocates have planned a National Day of Action for today, March 28, with 140 events in 29 states. The intent is to put pressure on those Senators who do not support the Senate Democrat’s gun control bill (specifically,
The Victoria’s Secret brand PINK has launched a spring break themed ad campaign called “Bright Young Things.” The campaign is directed to tweens and teens with “items [that] include underwear with the words “Wild” and “Call Me” emblazoned on the
Tara Parker-Tomkinson was “arrested” in Zurich by airport security because she had shoes in her luggage with heels shaped like pistols. Parker-Tomkinson is a presenter and model in the United Kingdom. Obviously, the detainee took to twitter to share her
Matt Boyle reported earlier today that Sasha and Malia are spending the 2013 sequester season in the Bahamas. This is will be the third luxury vacation for the Obama offspring in the last month. Over Presidents weekend, Michelle took the daughters
Reuters is reporting that US automakers joined with other local businesses to donate $8M for new ambulances and firetrucks to fiscally-battered Detroit. General Motors Co, Ford Motor Co, Chrysler Group LLC, which have their headquarters in the Detroit area,
The Hill is reporting that John McCain (R-AZ), who has affixed his name to such legislation or proposed legislation as McCain-Feingold (CFR), McCain-Kennedy (immigration) and McCain-Lieberman (climate change), is a key player in the quest to expand background check for
Corruptissima re publica plurimae leges- Tacitus, Annals Book 3, 27 (Translation: The more corrupt the state, the more laws [there are]) This quote popped into my head when I was reading Senate Moves Through 400 Amendments on Way to Budget
(Image from the Las Vegas Sun) If Harry Reid is concerned with gun safety, he might learn to keep his finger off the trigger until his sights are on target. The Hill is reporting that Harry Reid (D-NV) will include
Ron Swanson’s Pyramid of Greatness…just because. Here is the text: Honor: If you need it defined, you can never attain it. America: The only country that matters. If you want to experience other “cultures,” use an atlas, or a ham
WRGB in Albany has a story claiming New York is offering money to people who will rat out illegal gun owners. (H/T to Mental Recession) Pat Bailey a reporter from CBS 6 in Albany tweeted the following: Bailey
On Monday, the City of San Bernadino approved $1M in pay hikes. The city filed bankruptcy on August 1 of last year. San Bernadino is forced to grant these pay hikes on account of its city charter that dictates
After a meeting yesterday with Harry Reid (D-NV), Sen. Dianne Feinstein learned that her controversial assault weapons ban mess will not be part of the gun control bill package heading to the senate floor next month. The AWB could be
Apprently there is some scuttlebutt today because the character of Satan in the HISTORY Channel mini-series The Bible looks like President Obama. The HISTORY channel released the following statement today: “HISTORY channel has the highest respect for President Obama. The
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Koch Brothers might be interested in purchasing the LA Times. The Kochs, who some sources say are interested in the clout they could gain through the Times’ editorial pages, could bid on their own
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AWR over on Big Government has been covering Mr. Gabrielle Giffords recent purchase of an AR-15. Mr. Giffords has been campaigning for more gun control laws via his new organization. He has recently testified in Colorado and appeared at the
Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock) and Martin Freeman (Watson) have confirmed they have signed up do a fourth season of one of the greatest shows on TV, Sherlock. “We’ve agreed to two more series but I could get into trouble for saying
Our very own Javier Manjarres is launching a new project today, Hispolitica, focused on legitimate discussions about Hispanics in America. Javier describes the site as: a balanced journalistic approach to the issues and concerns of Hispanics in light of their
One of the many consequences of the gun control rampage by the left is the very real effect of job losses, i.e. having gun manufacturers put out of business or move out of state. Nowhere is this more evident than
Earlier this week, the White House announced that they will halt all public tours of the White House on account of the mandated sequester cuts that kicked in on March 1. The WH tour cuts will save $74K a week
I read this piece earlier in the morning and thought it was quite the insight into how the administration keeps people on its side in line. I suppose that you could say that these gun control advocates are so desperate
Senators Cruz and Paul introduced legislation today to prohibit drone killings of U.S. Citizens on American soil. “Our Constitution restrains government power,” Cruz said. “The federalgovernment may not use drones to kill U.S. citizens on U.S. soil if theydo not