By Conn Carroll President Obama’s decision to seek political cover for his plan to bomb Syria by going to Congress is on the verge of blowing up in his face Friday, as two outside vote counters now show a majority of the House of Representatives oppose granting Obama authorization to strike Syria.
By Ashe Schow Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., chairman of the Democratic National Committee, told CNN host Wolf Blitzer that there are “dozens of countries who are going to stand with the United States, who will engage with us on military action [in Syria] and also that back us up 100 percent.”
By Lisa Barron Democratic political commentator James Carville has once again pinned the blame for President Barack Obama’s troubles on the Bush administration, saying Americans’ lack of support for military action in Syria is a result of the Iraq war. Speaking to Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly Wednesday, Carville said that people are concerned about war […]
From State Representative Dan Flynn Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas House of Representatives passed a number of legislative measures designed to protect the Second Amendment rights of Texas citizens and to enhance provisions of the Concealed Handgun License laws. Many of the laws went into effect this past Sunday, September 1. Those that […]
National Association for the Self-Employed Names Keith R. Hall of Texas as the Head of the Small Business Membership Association Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, DC – John Wright, Chairman of the Board of Directors of The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) today announced the appointment of Keith R. Hall, CPA of Texas, as its […]
Funds to help expand the Port’s handling capacity Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, DC – (Houston) – Congressman Gene Green applauded the Department of Transportation’s announcement today of a $10 million grant to the Port of Houston to improve the Bayport Terminal. “The Port of Houston is a port of national significance. It is the largest […]
Representative Roberto Alonzo Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – This is the first in a series of this Capitol Report, where I will highlight some of the unique laws passed by the 83rd Legislature, most of which took effect September 1, 2013: Auto Insurance: SB 1567 which took effect on June 14, 2013, now requires […]
By Michelle Malkin Next week, “never forget” will resound across America as citizens mark a dozen years since the 9/11 terrorist attack and one year since the bloody disaster in Benghazi. But who will remember the American heroes who came under siege at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan on 9/14/12? Two heroic U.S. Marines — Lt. Col. […]
By Michael Barone Blunder after blunder. That’s been the story of President Barack Obama’s policy toward Syria. In April 2011, Obama said dictator Bashir al-Assad “had to go.” But he did little or nothing to speed him on his way. At an Aug. 20, 2012, press conference, in campaign season, he was asked about Syria’s chemical […]
By Brent Bozell If you think The Washington Post comes to any Virginia election with an open mind and an objective approach, I have some macaca to sell you. Anyone who runs as a Republican statewide in the Old Dominion has to prepare to be blasted as a troglodyte. And if that Republican is conservative, it’s […]
“The President needs to explain in detail what vital national interests are at stake, his plan for securing these interests and a clear definition of what success looks like in Syria.” Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – “I appreciate President Obama holding a meeting today at the White House. Unfortunately, many questions are still left […]
By Karl Rove Presidential ambivalence isn’t a winning strategy. Resolute leadership, clear goals and as much unity in Washington as possible are required when America contemplates military action. Someone should let the White House know. Two years ago President Obama said that “the time has come” for Syrian President Bashar Assad “to step aside.” Apparently […]
By Sean Higgins Multiple reports confirm that White House officials have been meeting with labor leaders this week to address the latter’s concerns over how Obamacare will impact multi-employer health insurance plans, which many unions provide to their members.
By Loren Thompson, Forbes Contributor It is easy to see why President Obama wants to punish the government of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad for using sarin nerve gas against its own people. Nerve gas does to people what insecticide does to bugs, and the prohibition on its use is one of the few well-established norms limiting […]
By Conn Carroll If Secretary of State John Kerry was trying to establish that President Obama has no real strategy for Syria, was only going to Congress for political cover, and would completely ignore whatever limitations Congress included in any authorization of force, then his appearance before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Tuesday was a tremendous […]
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Watch on T-SPAN.TV Here – Youtube.com Android and iPhone Mobile Link Here “Next week we commemorate the 12th Anniversary of 9/11. It was al Qaeda that hit the World Trade Center. It was al Qaeda that hit the Pentagon down the street from here. Al Qaeda is the enemy, and before 9/11 […]
Attorney General Abbott announces fraud settlement with Major Pharmaceuticals Inc. Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas and the federal government will equally share in a $5 million settlement with Major Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve civil Medicaid fraud claims. Also named in the settlement is […]
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Business Facilities magazine has again ranked Texas as the country’s Best Business Climate, adding to a long list of national accolades for the economic principles that have helped the Lone Star State lead the nation in job creation. “Employers across the country know the Texas model works. Our low […]
