Job Ratings for Congress Remain at Historic Lows

In the past month, President Obama has seen his re-election chances get slightly better and his approval ratings have gone up. The mood of the country has also become more optimistic. But, for all this, one thing remains the same – Congress’ job approval is still at historic lows. Just 7% of Americans give the [...]

Fox News Anchor Calls CA Rep. Maxine Waters a Crack Head

Fox News host Eric Bolling stirred up controversy Thursday, shocking his co-hosts on “Fox and Friends” when he told Rep. Maxine Waters to “step away from the crack pipe.” Waters raise GOP bile levels when video surfaced Wednesday showing her calling House Republican leaders John Boehner and Eric Cantor “demons.” Bolling and co-host Steve Doocy [...]

US House Rep. enters Whitney Houston, Don Cornelius into Congressional Record

United States House Representative Laura Richardson (D-CA), added a statement Monday into the Congressional Record honoring Whitney Houston and Don Cornelius for their massive contributions to American popular culture. “She will always be remembered as one of the greatest voices who ever graced the Earth,” Richardson stated regarding Houston, who died of presently unknown causes [...]

Move to Privatize 27 FL Prisons Hits Roadblock

A measure to turn over 27 of Florida’s prisons to private for-profit corporations was narrowly defeated Tuesday in the state’s senate. The Republican-led state Senate proposal was defeated by a coalition of Republicans and Democrats who said the promised 7 percent savings was uncertain and the cost to nearly 3,800 state workers too high. The [...]

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