A Truly Smart Idea Republicans and Democrats Actually Agree On (No, Seriously)BusinessweekWorried about the economic future of your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren? Brace yourself for a big number. By one prominent economist's calculation, the U.S. federal government faces a long-term “fiscal gap”—the difference between … us democrats – Google News
Read More...Republicans Backing Holder Underscore Shift on Crime PolicyNewsmax.comOnce a U.S. political issue central to Republican campaign attacks against Democrats, the push to be “tough on crime” has transformed — from statehouses to Washington — into being “smart on crime.” The shift — driven by economic and social costs …and more » us republicans – Google News
Read More...Republicans push to restrict abortion at state levelUSA TODAYATLANTA – With no immediate hope of overturning the U.S. Supreme Court's decision legalizing abortion, Republicans around the country are increasingly pushing legislation to restrict the procedure, and Democrats say they'll make the GOP pay in coming … us republicans – Google News
Read More...Republicans on state Dream Act: It's to make us look racistSeattle Post Intelligencer (blog)The latest line, peddled on a conservative radio talk show: Democrats' purpose in sponsoring the legislation — aimed at making undocumented college students eligible for state financial aid — was to make Republicans look racist. After being passed by … us republicans – Google News
Read More...Minneapolis Star Tribune Republicans make US Rep. Collin Peterson an early targetMinneapolis Star TribuneIn its first targeted campaign of the season, the National Republican Congressional Committee, the campaign arm of House Republicans, aired televised attack ads this month against Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn. — more than 18 months before voters go to …and more » us republicans – Google News
Read More...Republicans continue call for Obama to approve pipelineCNN (blog)(CNN) – Republicans pressed President Barack Obama again Saturday to approve the controversial proposed pipeline that would carry oil from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. U.S. Rep. Lee Terry of Nebraska said in the weekly Republican address the …and more » us republicans – Google News
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