U.S. Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked a third nominee by President Barack Obama to the same federal appeals court, prompting a renewed warning by Democrats of a possible rules change to end such procedural roadblocks. “I think we are at the point where there will have to be a rules change,” said Senate Judiciary Committee […] Continue reading →
It appears investors (CDS markets, VIX, T-Bills anxiety) were on to something as each side in the looming government shutdown debate seems mired in their own belief that the other has more to lose. House Republicans are aiming to hold a vote today on a bill to extend government funding through December 15th and ensuring […] Continue reading →
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid told KNPR radio that he hopes Republicans aren’t just a bunch of racists for opposing Barack Obama. “My counterpart, Mitch McConnell, said at the the beginning of the presidency of Barack Obama that he had one goal — and that is to defeat Obama and make sure he wasn’t re-elected. […] Continue reading →
Politico – by Tal Kopan House Majority Leader Eric Cantor on Monday wouldn’t say whether he knew about the National Security Agency’s PRISM surveillance system , noting there are a number of classified programs the government uses. Asked by “CBS This Morning” host Norah O’Donnell whether he knew about PRISM before the disclosures, the No. […] Continue reading →