Senate Democrats, President lower figures for Health Care Reform

As the Health Care Debate is heating up, President Obama and Senate Democrats, have touted a lower figure of $611 Billion for Health Care Reform, over the next decade. Health Care Reform is intended to insure every...

Statement by Senator Glenn McConnell

Uncut Press release from SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE GLENN McCONNELL" PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Wesley Donehue | 843.460.7990     STATEMENT BY SENATOR GLENN McCONNELL  ...

Cap And Trade Bill 2009 HR 2454 Passed, So What Does That Mean?

The Cap and Trade Bill 2009 was passed in the U.S Senate on Friday, but what does that mean for the average American family? This 'green energy revolution climate bill' has already created a lot of debate from both...

Israel Seen by America

For those of you that would like to hear a brief history of Israel by a US Senator D-NJ Bob Menendez on the Senate floor this video is a good start. "United States Senator Menendez (D-NJ) on the floor of the Senate...

Female Senate Speaker Sworn In As Temporary President of Gabon

Rose Francine Rogombe, the female Speaker of Gabon's Senate, was sworn in on June 10 as the interim president of Gabon following the recent death of Omar Bongo, the long-time leader of the country. Although Rogombe's capacity as a President will be limited, her appointment is...

2009 Energy Bill Will Punish Oil Consumers

American Petroleum Institute President Jack Gerard issued back-to-back statements today related to the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. About the Congressional Budget Office cost estimate on the...

Republicans Take Control of Senate in New York

The Republican Party has gained control of the New York Senate, the result of a 32-30 vote in which two Democrats voted with the GOP."A raucous leadership fight erupted on the floor of the Senate around 3 p.m., with two Democrats, Pedro Espada Jr. of the Bronx and Hiram...

Governor Brad Henry Bans Gender-Selective Abortions in Oklahoma

"Aborting a baby because she's a girl or he's a boy is offensive on so many levels, it's hard to imagine anyone trying to justify the practice" said Fr, Frank Pavone.If the matter is analyzed based on that opinion...

Obama sets WH immigration reform meeting June 8, 2009 NO AMNESTY

" President Barack Obama is inviting members of Congress to the White House for a June 8 meeting to highlight immigration reform, an administration official confirmed to POLITICO Wednesday. "The...

At Stake: The Future of Getting News to Americans

"This week, under the leadership of Sen. John Kerry, the Senate's Commerce Committee opened hearings on the future of journalism and the role of information in supporting American democracy. The hearings are...

Muslim woman appointed as Obama's advisor

USA, the land of opportunities, keeps on proving the great values which form basis of it's greatness. It's true that United States of America isn't great in all respects, only Guantanamo Bay is enough to validate...

Mexico Senate OKs Bill To Legalize Drug Possesion

"Mexico's Senate approved a bill on Tuesday decriminalizing possession of small amounts of narcotics for personal use, in order to free resources to fight violent drug cartels. The bill, proposed by conservative President Felipe Calderon, would make it legal to carry up to 5...

Senate Allows Guns in National Parks

The Senate backed a decision on Thursday to allow people to carry loaded guns in national parks and wildlife refuges. Senator Tom Coburn from Oklahoma put forth the measure, saying that it was the right of citizens...

State assembly passes bill to legalize gay marriage in New York

The State Assembly has passed a bill to legalize gay marriage in New York state, but this is only the first step to getting the bill through the process. Governor David Paterson introduced the measure last month,...

Will Rockefeller succeed in shutting down US Internet access with

"Rockefeller .......wants the US Government to shut down your access to the Internet!Senate bills No. 773 and 778, introduced by Sen. Jay Rockefeller, who declared last month that the Government would all be...

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