Everybody's Getting Together on Immigration; Penalties and Billions in New Spending Being Discussed, But Probably Not Back Taxes
Legislation expected when Congress returns from a two week break
Legislation expected when Congress returns from a two week break
Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) says the latest saber-rattling is an empty threat
Used term "wetbacks" in radio interview, but later said he meant no disrespect
The Alaskan congressman used the term during a radio appearance
Walked into the office of Rep. Sam Farr (D-Calif.) in Santa Cruz and threatened to blow it up
Wants to sign it ASAP he said at a citizenship ceremony
Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) says the Assad regime has used chemical weapons
At least not without Congressional approval
Still has to win a runoff and face Stephen Colbert's sister in the general
Worries about weapons falling into the wrong hands
Rep. Billy Long (R-Mo.) doesn't like what he sees in Cyprus
Introduced by Democratic congressman from Iowa
Would eliminate deficit faster than Ryan's proposal
Wants $2 billion over the next 10 years for the Energy Security Trust
Sure they have a lot to catch up on
Preparing for meetings on immigration, guns, and the budget
You didn't think they were about to cut back, did you?
Democrats oppose because it keeps sequester cuts
Why the nation's capital is a clown show consumed by trivialities
Don't be surprised, this is barely news
Have until the end of the day before cuts begin
Grant fund for states and municipalities
Which means we'll hear no end of crowing from the little autocrat
Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) thinks the requirement would unnecessarily hassle most citizens
It's the legislature's job, they argue
Would block federal interference in the states that legalize medical pot
The words "good luck" come to mind
How much money is going to waste?
Couple accused of siphoning money from campaign for personal spending
Something about sleeping in beds they've made seems appropriate
Three would make a trend
Thinks the work she and her colleagues do should be respected
The president has a history of making such promises. A very disreputable history.