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Senator Earmark Shelby: Sending Your Tax Dollars & American Jobs Overseas

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:49:23 GMT

Source: drx.typepad.com --- Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Yesterday, I provided some background on Sen. Richard Shelby's (R-Alabama) blanket hold on all of the Obama administration nominations awaiting U.S. Senate confirmation. Shelby wants the military to revise the bidding process on a defense contract that could bring an estimated 1500 jobs to Alabama. But as Marcy Wheeler points out, if Shelby gets his way, many of the jobs under the contract will be farmed out to Europe. The key issue is that Shelby wants the Air Force to... ...

Illinois Legislature: State Senator Larry Bomke, State Rep Pat Verschoore See No Hope for Governor Pat Quinn’s Income Tax Plan This Year

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:42:29 GMT

Source: davidormsby.wordpress.com --- Tuesday, February 09, 2010
State Rep. Pat Verschoore (Springfield, IL) — February 9, 2010 . The primary is over, but the waiting is not for Illinois lawmakers. The Illinois House and Senate return to Springfield this week, and lawmakers have low expectations. Many legislators say they doubt much of anything will happen during this legislative session. State Senator Larry Bomke (R-Springfield) said the state is still facing a $13 billion budget deficit. And he said there’s little support for a tax increase or the massive budget cuts it would take to erase the debt. “There’s not going to be additional revenue. So we’re either going to pass last year’s budget or reduce last year’s budget.” Bomke said Republicans are already lining-up to oppose Governor Pat Quinn ’s tax increase proposal. And he said any tax increase vote will likely have to come from the Illinois House. State Senator Toi W. Hutchinson ( D-Olympia Fields) said that kind of talk is part of the problem at the Illinois Capitol this year. “What’s the cost of doing nothing?” said Hutchinson. She said there may be some support for a tax increase this year, but she’s not sure if it will be Quinn’s proposal. Hutchinson said lawmakers need to put the February primary behind them and focus on the real problems of the state. Even though she’s not sure that can happen. “If politics were a consideration in February they’re only going to be worse in November” she said. Lawmakers ended last spring’s session and ...

Illinois Legislature: State Senator Iris Martinez Pushes Retroactive Sex Offender Registration

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:42:26 GMT

Source: davidormsby.wordpress.com --- Tuesday, February 09, 2010
(Springfield, IL) — February 9, 2010 . State Senator Iris Martinez (D-Chicago) yesterday introduced legislation to require retroactive sex offender registration in Illinois. The measure, House Bill 3084 , would mandate a person to register as a sex offender who was not previously required to register. If Matinez’s legislation becomes law, previously unregistered sex offenders would have five days within to register. A message to Martinez for comment was not immediately returned. This article will be updated as soon as Martinez’s response is received. Stay tuned. ...

An Open Letter to Senator Scott Brown

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:32:57 GMT

Source: digg.com --- Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Dear New Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown, First things first I just wanted to congratulate you on your win over the Democrats in the state of Massachusetts. Okay now that formalities are out of the way I have just one thing ...

Alabama Senator Shelby Backs Down From Blocking Obama's Nominees

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:30:13 GMT

Source: www.truthout.org --- Tuesday, February 09, 2010
An Alabama Senator with long-standing ties to the US military-industrial complex and an outspoken critic of President Barack Obama is backing down from a direct confrontation with the White House today after taking the unprecedented step of announcing last week that he would filibuster all the president's appointments to secure earmarks for his home state. read more ...

Democrats Will Flub Senator Shelby's Striking Admission

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:21:42 GMT

Source: www.mountainofevidence.com --- Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Last week, GOP Senator Richard Shelby filibustered all nominees to posts in the Obama Administration, in order to secure a basket of earmarks for favored corporations in his home state of Alabama. Yesterday, he announced he would be dropping that filibuster and that it was all a stunt to attract attention. So, which is it, Dick? Are GOP filibusters over real issues or not? The GOP has been playing martyr in Congress, claiming that Democrats are presenting bills and nominees that are too far left. Democrats, or at least the Obama Administration, have been tacking farther and farther to the right, becoming constantly more obsequious, hoping that someday, Rush Limbaugh will pat them on the head and tell them what nice boys they've been. An event that is NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN. Richard Shelby's admission that his filibuster was a needless stunt represents another huge PR opportunity for the Democratic Party. Historically, Democrats stand aloof and miss these opportunities, and there is every reason to think they will miss this one. Two things happened here - First, this is an admission that the GOP is abusing the filibuster for things that aren't serious. Second, a GOP Senator got out of line and put his own party in a bad position. Both of these create weak spots that Democrats can and should hammer like crazy. However, the Obama Administration seems addicted to weak-kneed pandering, and so will no doubt fumble the opportunity. Shelby's ...

Illinois Legislature: Senate President John Cullerton, Senator Christine Radogno Host Bi-Partisan Dinner at Pat Quinn’s House

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:52:16 GMT

Source: davidormsby.wordpress.com --- Tuesday, February 09, 2010
(Springfield, IL) — February 8, 2010 . Illinois Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) and Senate Minority Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) will host a bi-partisan dinner of senators and staff at Governor Pat Quinn ’s house. The dinner at the Governor’s mansion in Springfield tonight, Monday, February 8, begins at 6:00 p.m. Good for Cullerton and Radogno. ...

Illinois Legislature: State Senator Larry Bomke, State Rep Pat Verschoore See No Hope for Pat Quinn’s Income Tax Plan This Year

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:52:15 GMT

Goodbye Senator Kit Bond, and Don't Let the Door Hit You on Your Way Out

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:48:49 GMT

Source: bungalowbillscw.blogspot.com --- Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Kit Bond is a deceptiCon. He has proven he is not a Little ‘r’ Republican in the final two years of his tenure in the Senate. Senator Bond fought against the stimulus bill, but then behind closed doors he negotiated a few stimulus pet projects. This kind of two-face representation in Washington DC with Republicans must end, and it’s the main reason I have decided to oppose Billy Long for Congress in Missouri’s Seventh Congressional District. After the stimulus money was passed, Bond sacrificed more Missouri sovereignty by making Missouri more dependent on the federal government with $50 million of his own stimulus projects for the state. And what did Bond have to lose? He isn’t running for reelection. No Democrat could attack Bond for his double standard. These are the type of Republicans we need to force out of the Republican party. This is the same kind of behavior that lost elections for Republicans in 2006 and 2008. You can’t say you oppose government spending, and then once you are defeated go along with the Democrat’s plans looking to fund your own pet projects. You must keep your fingerprints off the bad deal, even if it means missing out on $50 million. This is why many people see Republicans as big spenders as well and it’s got to stop. ...

Senator Prodded Fed to Aid Ailing Lender

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:43:50 GMT

Source: online.wsj.com --- Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Sen. Menendez wrote to the Fed last July asking it to approve a bank takeover that would have kept two campaign contributors from losing investments. ...

Alabama senator releases holds on Obama nominees

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:05:13 GMT

Source: www.wbay.com --- Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Republican Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama will stop blocking Senate confirmation of about 70 government appointees nominated by President Barack Obama, his office said. ...

Alabama senator drops some job holds, keeps others

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:54:04 GMT

Source: www.reuters.com --- Tuesday, February 09, 2010
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senator Richard Shelby has released his "holds" on more than 40 of President Barack Obama's nominees for top government jobs, but is maintaining them on three nominees related to a big Air Force acquisition. ...

MO state senator Scott Rupp ansswers the Gun Rights Questionaire

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:30:00 GMT

Source: topofthechain.blogspot.com --- Tuesday, February 09, 2010
David Codrea can't do it alone and has asked others to hold accountable our elected officials. This August, MO will hold a republican primary for the seat held by incumbent Scott Rupp. I e-mailed Scott Rupp and his GOP opponent State Representative Cynthia Davis the Gun Rights Questionnaire. So far, only Senator Rupp has responded, this after a second attempt to glean answers from both candidates. Without further preamble, here are the Senator's answers 1. Do you believe that the Constitution is the "supreme law of the land" and that the Bill of Rights acknowledges our birthrights? Yes. It is the foundation of this country and the supreme law of the land. 2. If so, should these rights be proactively protected from infringement by all levels of government, including city, county and state? Yes. No level of government is exempt from the freedoms granted to citizens in the constitution. 3. Please give some examples of gun laws you consider constitutional. Conceal and Carry, The Castle Doctrine 4. Please give some examples of gun laws you consider unconstitutional. National registries trigger locks, ammunition registries. 5. Does the right to bear arms include the right for any peaceable citizen to carry them concealed without a permit, as in Vermont? Yes. 6. Do you believe that Americans have a right to own, use and carry weapons of military pattern, and will you use the prestige of elected office to publicly promote that right? Yes citi ...

Senator ends holds on Obama nominees

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:20:44 GMT

Source: www.washingtontimes.com --- Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Sen. Richard C. Shelby, Alabama Republican, will stop blocking Senate confirmation of about 70 government appointees nominated by President Obama, his office said. Mr. Shelby had placed "holds" on most of Mr. Obama's nominees, delaying the Senate from acting on them, in a dispute over federal spending involving his state. "The purpose of placing numerous holds was to get the White House's attention on two issues that are critical to our national security -- the Air Force's aerial refueling tanker acquisition and the FBI's Terrorist Device Analytical Center," Shelby spokesman Jonathan Graffeo said in a statement Monday night. Mr. Shelby ... Email ...

Senator Releases Hold On Obama Appointees.

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:46:04 GMT

Source: www.orangepower.com --- Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Alabama Senator releases holds on Obama nominees WASHINGTON Republican Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama has released the "holds" he had placed on every one of President Barack Obama's nominees, his office said Monday. "The purpose of placing numerous holds was to get the White House's attention on two issues that are critical to our national security the Air Force's aerial refueling tanker acquisition and the FBI's Terrorist Device Analytical Center," Shelby spokesman Jonathan Graffeo said in a statement released to news organizations Monday night. Shelby wants the tanker and the new FBI explosives center to be built in Alabama. Senators frequently block individual appointments, but Shelby's blanket hold was unusual. Now that he has gotten Obama's attention, Graffeo said, "Sen. Shelby has decided to release his holds on all but a few nominees directly related to the Air Force tanker acquisition." White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Friday, "If you needed one example of what's wrong with this town, it might be that one Senator can hold up 70 qualified individuals to make government better because he didn't get his earmarks." Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said last week that Shelby's move was holding up about 70 appointments, including a critical top Defense Department position overseeing deployments to the war in Afghanistan. A senior member of the Appropriations Committee, Shelby has built his career on steering sp ...

Dan Coats Wants To Be Senator From Indiana? Really?

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:17:00 GMT

Source: wilkinsr.blogspot.com --- Monday, February 08, 2010
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Dear Senator McCain,

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT

Source: perceptionmanagers.org --- Monday, February 08, 2010
although we despise you and your career, we would just like to wish you and your presidential campaign a giant Fuck You for legitimizing the Grifter from Alaska in the eyes of middle America. You have left us with political herpes. Sincerely, The rest of America. ...

A Louisiana senator is proposing to make a Who Dat license plate available to his states motorists Just to play it safe Sen...

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:30:48 GMT

Source: www.sportsbybrooks.com --- Monday, February 08, 2010
A Louisiana Senator is proposing to make a Who Dat license plate available to his states motorists Just to play it safe Sen AC Grove wants to work with the NFL to avoid any potential copyright lawsuits ...

Money will help feed facility become more cost effective; Senator announces $400,000 for upgrades and modernization

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:46:00 GMT

Source: www.thewesternstar.com --- Monday, February 08, 2010
Money for the modernization of the Newfoundland Feed Grains Society in Stephenville will make the operation more cost effective and should help farmers deliver a product to market at a more competitive price. ...

Xeus: 2 of top FOXNews stories of last year lead to: writing notes on hand, alleged Senator's office intrusion, & fake prostitute begging for $$

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:17:45 GMT

Source: twitter.com --- Monday, February 08, 2010
Xeus: 2 of top FOXNews stories of last year lead to: writing notes on hand, alleged Senator's office intrusion, & fake prostitute begging for $$ ...