The White House lashed out Monday at Republican lawmakers threatening to filibuster gun control legislation in the Senate, accusing them of trying to pull “political stunts” and “hide” behind procedural maneuvers — as support for the filibuster continued to grow. Source: FOXNews.com
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His paycheck slashed by sequester, this man is trying to go back to war
Don’t think sequestration is really hitting people where it hurts? Meet Jeff Maryak, Army reservist, combat veteran, and civilian employee of the Defense Department. He’s 39 years old, and thanks to the sequester, he’s searching for a way to get back to a war. Buzzfeed’s John Stanton explains why: He pays $ 1,900 monthly rent… Read more »
We Don’t Need No (Sexual) Education: State GOP Lawmakers Trying To Block Sex Ed
Hot off the heels of passing some of the harshest abortion laws in the country, state GOP lawmakers in North Dakota, Arkansas and Texas are now channeling their inner Pink Floyd, saying we don’t need no (sexual) education. North Dakota is leading the charge, as the state legislature contemplates an amendment to an anti-abortion bill… Read more »
Obama Accused of Trying to ‘Nationalize’ Elections
President Barack Obama signed an Executive Order Thursday establishing a Presidential Commission to deal with “election administration” that critics say is an attempt to nationalize the country’s elections for partisan advantage. The Executive Order states the Commission “shall identify best practices and otherwise make recommendations to promote the efficient administration of elections in order to ensure that… Read more »