The IRS Under ObamaCare: More Spending, More Bureaucrats
Matt Gorman | June 5th, 2013
As almost everyone knows by now, the IRS will have a “dominant role” in ObamaCare. Yes, the same IRS found to have improperly targeted conservative groups. And yes, the same IRS that spent $50 million on conferences that included presidential suites and Star Trek parodies. As the “key enforcer” for the disastrous law, the IRS ...
Yesterday, Rick Nolan was one of ONLY FOUR representatives to vote against the annual appropriations bill that funds the Department of Veterans Affairs. Every other member of the Minnesota delegation, Republican and Democrat, voted for it. This is a far cry from what we heard Nolan saying during his election, “I think we should leave ...
Jay Carney’s ObamaCare Predictions: Oops?
Danielle Varallo | June 5th, 2013
Ahead of President Obama’s ObamaCare speech in California tomorrow, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney yesterday stated this: “He’ll highlight the promising news that despite dire predictions, early data on insurance competition and premiums in the state show that ACA — the Affordable Care Act — is creating quality affordable choices for Californians who plan ...
As Scandals Rise, Obama’s Credibility Plummets
Matt Gorman | June 5th, 2013
We certainly have not gotten to the bottom of the litany of scandals swirling around Washington at the moment, yet one thing is becoming quite clear: President Obama’s credibility is taking a hit. A Bloomberg poll is out this morning showing a 6 point drop in his approval rating, which now stands at 49 percent. ...
Chairman Greg Walden’s Statement on Jason Smith’s Victory in Missouri’s 8th Congressional District
NRCC | June 4th, 2013
National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) released the following statement in response to the successful victory by Congressman-elect Jason Smith in Missouri’s 8th Congressional District special election. “Congratulations are in order for Jason Smith. The voters in Southeast Missouri spoke loud and clear today that they wanted a leader with a proven record ...
FLASHBACK – Dems In 2012: “[T]he American People Are In Love With ObamaCare.”
Matt Gorman | June 4th, 2013
One of the great things about sports is to look back at bold predictions and see how right (or wrong) they end up being. For every famous sports prediction—take Joe Namath’s Super Bowl III guarantee—there’s Bobby Riggs guaranteeing he’ll defeat Billie Jean King or that Ryan Leaf is a “can’t miss” NFL prospect. The same ...
9 Targets Hacked By Chinese Cyberspies
Tyler Houlton | June 4th, 2013
Today, The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs will hold a subcommittee hearing to determine the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) vulnerabilities to cyber security attacks from foreign governments, specifically China. Below is a list of 9 targets hit by China’s state-sponsored hackers, putting America’s national security and intellectual property rights at risk. The Pentagon and ...
RECRUITING WRECKAGE: (CA-31) But wait, there’s more!
Alleigh Marre | June 4th, 2013
This just in – Pete Aguilar, Joe Baca and Eloise Gomez Reyes have a new member of the dysfunctional Primary family. A FOURTH Democrat has tossed his hat in the ring for California’s 31st District. Danny Tillman, a member of the San Bernardino City Unified School District board of directors, has officially announced his candidacy. ...
Why is Joe Garcia standing by top staffer involved in voter fraud scandal?
Katie Prill | June 4th, 2013
The saga in South Florida continues to develop as we await more information on the alleged voter fraud scandal surrounding Congressman Joe Garcia. Not only has the Congressman’s chief of staff resigned, but to top it all off, Garcia’s communications director Giancarlo Sopo’s house was raided Friday by police and yet Congressman Garcia is standing ...
It’s Electric! Line Dancing Videos and Lavish Conferences Among IRS Waste – Will Ami Bera Condemn It?
NRCC | June 4th, 2013
The IRS has found itself embroiled in yet another scandal this week, and California families are wondering: Will Ami Bera condemn the agency’s blatant waste of taxpayer dollars? It was reported this week that between 2010 and 2012, the IRS spent over $50 million on conferences, subsidized sporting event tickets, and lavish hotel stays for ...
