While its no secret many Americans are frustrated with the legislative branch, it appears as if a wide majority of Americans think that an entirely new Congress may be the solution. According to Rasmussen Reports, 68 percent of likely voters say that they would vote to “get rid of the…

Former White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs and former Bush adviser Karl Rove joined in a heated discussion at a forum for the American Hospital Association Monday where they speculated on what will impact the results of the upcoming November election.

Former Bush adviser Karl Rove attributes Congress’ malfunctions to President Obama stating, “We don’t have the leadership from the White House that makes people trust each other.” (:11) [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

President Obama attempted to persuade the students of Washington-Lee High School in Virginia Friday, to make their voices heard and pressure Congress to act on important issues. “I want you guys to realize, your voice makes a difference.” (:38) [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

The House plan to extend the payroll tax holiday for an additional 10 months includes approximately $50 billion in pay-fors agreed to by House leaders in lieu of politically difficult spending cuts and tax hikes for wealthy Americans.

Once again, another study confirms that federal workers are overpaid compared to the private sector. The Congressional Budget Office reports that federal employees on average are paid 2 percent more than people who work for businesses. But when you factor in the fringe benefits—health care, retirement, paid vacation, and so…

Multi-millionaire lobbyist Grover Norquist is calling for the impeachment of President Obama.  In an interview with the right-wing National Journal – Norquist warned that if President Obama wins re-election and decides to let the Bush tax cuts for the top 2% expire at the end of the year – then…

Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Jon Tester (D-MT) led a phone conference Monday regarding the STOCK (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge) Act, first introduced on November 15, 2011, and was voted by a rare bipartison procedural vote of 93-2, later that afternoon. Personally endorsed by President Obama…

Recently, lots of members of Congress voted against increasing the national debt. But many of those same politicians had voted last August to borrow almost $2 ½ -trillion more. President Obama made an official request to borrow and spend the money; he did not get the chance to vote both…

Despite attacks from radical environmentalists, America’s oil and gas industry survives and boosts our economy.   In his State of the Union speech, President Obama claimed credit for the success of an industry he keeps trying to kill. Now he’s bragging because production is up.   But that’s thanks to…