Archive | February, 2009
Judd Gregg Withdraws Commerce Secretary Nomination
Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH) has withdrawn his nomination for Secretary of Commerce citing too many differences with the president on issues such as the census and stimulus package. Update: Here’s Gregg’s statement on his withdrawal. He’s actually taking a stand against the administration. Good for him. “I want to thank the President for nominating me [...]
Democrat Looking to Replace Gillibrand Has Tax Issues
12. February 2009
When Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand was nominated by Gov. David Patterson of New York to replace Hillary Clinton, a Republican-leaning Congressional seat opened up for special election. That election, which will be held on March 31st, will pit Democrat Scott Murphy against Republican Jim Tedisco. Murphy, a venture capitalist, already faces an uphill battle against Tedisco, [...]
How Much Will the Stimulus Actually Cost?
12. February 2009
We’ve been told by the media that the stimulus will cost Americans about $790 billion. But that’s not really the cost of the Pelosi-Reid-Obama Debt Act of 2009; it’s much, much greater. From the Heritage Foundation: Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) asked the Congressional Budget Office to estimate the impact of permanently extending the 20 most [...]
Chris Dodd Reaches Deal to Write Financial Crisis Book
12. February 2009
The senior senator from Connecticut is about to profit from the nation’s financial crisis. Christopher Dodd, recipient of a sweetheart mortgage deal from Countrywide, opponent of tighter restrictions on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and recipient of more from said companies than any other senator, will write a book on the beginnings of the current [...]
Wow: Average Worker to Get $13 Extra Per Week
12. February 2009
What exactly are you going to get out of this stimulus that will cost upwards of $2,700 per member of your family? Why, if you’re the average American worker, you’ll get an extra $13 per week in your paycheck. A whopping $13. You want to be stimulated? How does $13 a week sound to you? [...]
Henrietta Hughes Was Jobless in 2004
11. February 2009
Since she came to the national stage during Barack Obama’s pro-stimulus rally, Henrietta Hughes has been presented as an example of Americans hurting because of the economic crisis. These are the type of people affected by the recession that we need to help, or so we’re told. But as Michelle Malkin points out, Hughes and [...]
Historians: Lincoln May’ve Supported the Stimulus
11. February 2009
Because apparently Lincoln supported a national bank and passed an income tax. And the logical conclusion for these dunderheads is that Lincoln would’ve supported an $800 billion porkfest. Gotcha. Obama’s situation is different from Lincoln’s, as is the political environment. But historians say their responses to their crises bear striking parallels. “Both Lincoln and Obama [...]
“Stimulus” Has Millions for Harvest Mouse Population
11. February 2009
This is a targeted, temporary, and timely measure to put people back to work and jumpstart the economy? Yeah, and I’m the Easter Bunny. Or maybe harvest mouse. House Republicans are challenging Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s claim that the massive stimulus spending bill contains no pet projects after uncovering in the bill more than $30 million [...]
Republicans Cut Out of Stimulus Conference Negotiations
11. February 2009
Which explains why tax cuts were removed and spending was added back in. Why would Congressional Democrats care about how much the little people have to hand over to the government? We’re just the little people. House and Senate leaders have struck a tentative deal on a stimulus package with a top-line figure of $789.5 [...]
Republican Gives Rent-Free Home to Henrietta Hughes
11. February 2009
Remember the woman who told Obama of her plight at his pro-stimulus rally yesterday? The same rally where supporters chanted his campaign slogan? Well, apparently a kind woman was watching the rally on television and decided to help the homeless Henrietta Hughes. More specifically, the wife of State Representative Nicholas Thompson (R-Fort Myers) decided to [...]
12. February 2009
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