Stockman is flight risk,doesn’t deserve pardon
It might sound like we're getting ahead of ourselves, but President Donald Trump should not pardon former Republican congressman Steve Stockman.
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Here are a trade war’s likely casualties
If a trade war is coming, the cheesemakers of Wisconsin are standing in the line of fire. So are the farmers of the Great Plains and the distillers of Kentucky.
Town of Delavan woman challenging August in 32nd Assembly seat race
A town of Delavan woman is running as a Democrat to challenge Republican state Rep. Tyler August in his re-election campaign to represent state Assembly District 32. August's name was floated as a possible candidate to run for House Speaker Paul Ryan's seat , but on April 12 he declined to run for Congress and announced his re-election efforts locally. The Assembly's speaker pro tempore said Washington is not the place to go and "get things done," and said he wanted to continue passing legislation and cutting taxes in Wisconsin.
Corporate raiders ruined lives as they destroyed Toys ‘R’ Us, politicians say
Following the announcement that bankrupt Toys 'R Us would close all its stores and layoff its 33,000 employees -- including 11 outlets and 1,600 people at its New Jersey headquarters -- the state's two U.S. senators and a House colleague on Friday called on the chain's owners to "support" those workers any way they can. "We write to urge you to do everything in your power to support the thousands of Toys 'R' Us workers who will soon lose their jobs as the company closes its doors," it was stated in a letter dated June 1 and signed by Senators Cory Booker and Robert Menendez, plus U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell .
Bannon embraces establishment for fun and profit
Bad-boy bully Steve Bannon who evangelized the "burn it all down" approach to Republican politics now advises GOP candidates to back away from anti-establishment rhetoric. Bannon told the New York Times that "the anti-establishment thing is kind of a luxury we can't afford right now."
J’can pastor in New York gets congressional proclamation on 99th birthday
That's one of the favourite sayings of Reverend Charles J Barrett. And whereas he loves to proclaim blessings on others, the outpouring of love and affection on the occasion of his 99th birthday last Saturday, in Brooklyn, New York, has shown that the goodly gentleman is himself well blessed.
Navajos commemorate anniversary of 1868 treaty
In this May 12, 2015, file photo, Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye, right, and vice president Jonathan Nez receive blessings during their inauguration ceremony at Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz. The Navajo leaders and others on Friday, June 1, 2018, commemorated the 150th anniversary of the Navajo Treaty of 1868, which allowed for the Navajo people to return to their the homeland in the Four Corners region of the Southwest after being held for years by the United States in eastern New Mexico.
Baldwin rails against ‘bought and paid for’ opponents
OSHKOSH, Wis. - Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says powerful special interests are spending millions of dollars trying to defeat her "because they want a bought and paid for senator."
From distillers to farmers, trade war would cause casualties
If a trade war is coming, the cheesemakers of Wisconsin are standing in the line of fire. So are the farmers of the Great Plains and the distillers of Kentucky.
Primary battle between Devin Nunes and Andrew Janz is really about President Trump
Democratic Congressional candidate Andrew Janz tells why he has decided to pursue the low-probability of unseating incumbent Devin Nunes in California's 22nd District during a Fresno Bee editorial board meeting. Democratic Congressional candidate Andrew Janz tells why he has decided to pursue the low-probability of unseating incumbent Devin Nunes in California's 22nd District during a Fresno Bee editorial board meeting.
Seaton files to run as independent in Democratic primary
Rep. Paul Seaton, R-Homer, responds to a question from a reporter during House Majority press availability in the Alaska State Capitol, April 3, 2018. The conversation centered on House Bill 286, the state operating budget passed by the House or Representatives the day before.
Koch brothers group thanks vulnerable Democratic senator for helping roll back Dodd-Frank regulations
Americans for Prosperity launched a digital ad campaign Friday thanking Sen. Heidi Heitkamp. The North Dakota Democrat co-sponsored a bill easing regulations on small banks.
Ways and Means chairman endorses McCarthy for Speaker
"I think Kevin McCarthy has done a terrific job throughout this country and throughout our caucus, and he deserves a chance to move into that position," Brady told conservative Hugh Hewitt on his radio show. "And what I appreciate among our leadership right now is no one is distracted by this potential Speaker's race in November.
Rep. Kevin Brady: Tariffs should only target China
House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady said Friday that he thinks the new tariffs President Trump proposed targets the wrong consumers. "These tariffs, I believe, hit the wrong target.
Paul Ryan raised $700k for House Republicans in Ohio fundraising swing
EPA board to review science 'transparency' rule Ryan: 'I disagree' with Trump's tariffs Trump pours kerosene on the global trade wars MORE raised around $700,000 for Republican House candidates in Ohio in a fundraising swing through the state this week. Robert Jones Portman California, Ohio senators unveil wager for NBA finals Overnight Finance: Trump move raises trade tensions with China for a fundraiser on behalf of state Sen. Troy Balderson , who is running for an open House seat in Ohio's 12th district.
HOWEY: We dodged bullets (and body bags) in Indiana last week
Hundreds gathered in Noblesville for a community prayer vigil Saturday, May 26, 2018, one day after a shooting at Noblesville West Middle School. FREMONT, Ind.
Huizenga Criticizes Trump Tariff PlanHOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) –…
President Trump's plan to impose steel and aluminum tariffs on the European Union, Canada, and Mexico under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, is not sitting well with Michigan District 2 Republican Congressman Bill Huizenga. In a statement sent to media Thursday, Huizenga called the idea misguided, saying that, while he supports America-first plans, "I don't believe this proposal achieves the desired outcome.
Marco Rubio’s Reboot for the Trump Era
Rubio's strategy, like that of so many other senators, has been to engage Trump where he can and fight him where he can't. When will he stop engaging and start fighting? little more than a week ago, Senator Jeff Flake gave a scathing graduation speech to the Harvard Law School class of 2018.
Connelly: Sen. Cantwell to Trump: How ’bout them apples?
Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., warms that Trump tariffs will provoke retaliation from U.S. trading partners: "Mexico alone is the number one market for Washington state applies, contributing more than $215 million to our economy and local wages every year." Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., warms that Trump tariffs will provoke retaliation from U.S. trading partners: "Mexico alone is the number one market for Washington state applies, contributing more than $215 The Skookum Packers Association uses a Native American apple eater to promote Yum-Yum apples, printed circa 1930 in Wenatchee, Washington.
Thank Republicans for your right to try
Imagine the horror of learning you have a terminal illness for which science has not yet come up with a treatment. Now imagine receiving the same diagnosis, and then learning a promising new treatment exists that could save your life - but you can't get access to it thanks to governmental obstacles.