Bring out the HAWKS
The HAWKS are one of this year's featured warmup bands for the Shellabration featuring Huey Lewis & the News. The other warmup band is the group Far From Innocent.
Category Archives: US House of Representatives
McCain makes secret trip to Syria to meet with US troops
In this Wednesday Feb. 22, 2017, photo released by Emirates News Agency, WAM, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, right, meets with John McCain, Senator of the United States of America and Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee at Al Shati Palace, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Activists plan ‘fake’ town hall to protest Repa .
A group of grassroots activists wanting to meet face-to-face with Rep. Steve Pearce, R-N.M., plans to hold a "fake town hall," which will include a Pearce stand-in, to protest a lack of town halls by the congressman last week. Activists plan 'fake' town hall to protest Rep. Pearce LAS CRUCES - A group of grassroots activists wanting to meet face-to-face with Rep. Steve Pearce, R-N.M., plans to hold a "fake town hall," which will include a Pearce stand-in, to protest a lack of town halls by the congressman last week.
The fight for the future of the Democratic Party is about to…
Democrats vying to become the next chair of the Democratic National Committee are set to face off for the final time before the organization's election on Saturday. At 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, CNN is set to broadcast a debate between eight candidates for the position.
Cassidy faces angry crowd during Metairie town hall
People hold a rally outside Sen. Bill Cassidy's town hall meeting in Metairie, La., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. People hold a rally outside Sen. Bill Cassidy's town hall meeting in Metairie, La., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017.
US senator revives bill cutting funds to PA over funding for terrorists
Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham will reintroduce legislation next week that would cut US funding to the Palestinian Authority if it continues to provide monetary support to the families of those who commit acts of terror against Israelis. The bill, known as the Taylor Force Act , was first introduced last year by Graham with former Indiana Republican Sen. Dan Coats and Missouri Republican Sen. Roy Blunt.
Fox News Dismisses Huge Town Hall Participation As Paid Liberal Organizing
Fox News personalities are attempting to downplay the huge number of constituents that are attending town hall events held by their members of Congress as "manufactured" and "paid-for," and advocating for the cancellation of events because progressive groups are "activating people to turn out and cause a raucous." Wall Street Journal : "Members Of Congress Are Preparing To Confront A Wave Of Activism When They Return Home To Their Districts."
The Towering Legacy of Ed Garvey
"Some will tell you that you can't fight City Hall. Well if you don't fight, you can't win."
Ross, Webster heckled at meetings in Clermont, Inverness
U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross, 15th District, on Tuesday faced chants of "What's the plan?" at a town hall meeting in Clermont when he said he wanted to repeal and replace Obamacare.
Liberal activists warn partya s lawmakers: Primaries are coming
Frustrated by the party's performance on Capitol Hill and emboldened by the mass protests against President Donald Trump, a coalition of progressive groups say they are open to supporting primary challengers next year against Democratic members of the House and Senate - even if many inside the party believe that intra-party races might ultimately only help the Republican Party gain more power. The organizations, many run by former members of Bernie Sanders' insurgent presidential campaign, say they haven't drafted a list of targets just yet.
House Speaker Paul Ryan confirms McAllen visit
The Office of Speaker of the House Paul Ryan publicly confirmed his visit to McAllen for the first time Wednesday morning amid tight security. "The speaker will be visiting McAllen, Texas Wednesday to examine the challenges of securing our border and learn more about the issues facing border communities," spokeswoman AshLee Strong said in a brief email.
‘Not a scintilla of evidence’ of wrongdoing by Planned Parenthood:…
Planned Parenthood South Austin Health Center is seen in Austin, Texas, U.S. on June 27, 2016. REUTERS/Ilana Panich-Linsman/File Photo A federal judge on Tuesday ruled Texas officials cannot cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, allowing the organization to continue providing reimbursed services - at least temporarily - to the 12,500 Texas Medicaid patients who rely on it.
Under Trump, Obamacarea s Medicaid enrollments may actually go up
Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events A woman holding an Obamacare sign in front of a medical center in Miami on Nov. 27, 2016. One of the biggest early surprises under the Trump administration is that the long-standing Republican campaign against Obamacare seems to be shifting from "demolish it" to "fix it ."
Senator says he’ll hold a town hall – if there’s – no booing’
Senator says he'll hold a town hall - if there's 'no booing' Protesters track Sen. Dean Heller and U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei to luncheon instead. Check out this story on ydr.com: http://usat.ly/2m9QPk6 A month into Trump's presidency, protests continue over his immigration policies, Cabinet selections and the GOP's push to repeal the Affordable Care Act RENO, Nev.
Officials want coin created for New York’s Purple Heart hall
Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Pa... . FILE- In this Aug. 7, 2007, file photo, visitors check out Purple Hearts on display at The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor, N.Y. Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney says he will join other officials... NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. - New York officials want a commemorative coin created for the state's National Purple Heart Hall of Honor.
‘Don’t repeal Obamacare, improve it’: Republicans face wrath…
Republicans members of Congress, away from Washington for the Presidents Day week, are getting an earful as constituents have come out in force to voice displeasure for some of the party's policy positions, particularly the plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa held an event on Tuesday in which constituents voiced concerns about losing coverage if the law better known as Obamacare is repealed.
GOP members of Congress meet with protests at town halls
Cleone Hermsen, of Carroll, Iowa, expresses her criticism while listening to Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, during a veterans roundtable event at Maquoketa City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, in Maquoketa, Iowa. Iowa's U.S. senators were met Tuesday with overflow crowds who pointedly questioned them about President Donald Trump's actions during his first month in office and other issues.
Chaffetz: President ‘absolutely’ wants to take action on Bears Ears
President Donald Trump "absolutely" wants to take action to change the Bears Ears National Monument designation made by his predecessor, said Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah. "I hope it is rescinded.
Judge blocks Texas cutting Medicaid to Planned Parenthood
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Texas can't cut off Medicaid dollars to Planned Parenthood over secretly recorded videos taken by anti-abortion activists in 2015 that launched Republican efforts across the U.S. to defund the nation's largest abortion provider. An injunction issued by U.S. District Sam Sparks of Austin comes after he delayed making decision in January and essentially bought Planned Parenthood an extra month in the state's Medicaid program.
President Trump Can’t Stop Talking About the Election
But President Trump has taken the practice farther than most, reminiscing about his unexpected campaign win and recounting his exact Electoral College margin at unexpected times. "I also want to thank Senator Tim Scott for joining us today - friend of mine, a great, great senator from South Carolina," he said.