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Congressman Kline Blocks Discrimination Protections
Congressman John Kline, Chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, led the charge yesterday against progress for LGBT students by blocking the Student Non Discrimination Act – legislation that would ensure students have access to a safe public education and a secure learning environment free from violence and intimidation. “Apparently Congressman John Kline […]
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#TBT: When Barbara Comstock Compared Immigrants to “FedEx Packages”
Inside Nova reported today that “dozens” of protesters staged a sit-in at Congresswoman Barbra Comstock’s office this week, demanding she stop playing politics with national security and fund President Obama’s executive action on immigration reform. During her 2014 campaign, Comstock revealed her true feelings on immigrants when she infamously compared them to FedEx packages – […]
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Chameleon Watch – Congressman Curbelo Votes to Block Discrimination Protections
When it’s politically convenient, Congressman Carlos Curbelo might pretend to support equal rights for LGBT Americans, but his actions in Washington have quickly revealed the truth: Curbelo stands on the wrong side of progress. Yesterday, Curbelo sided with his Republican leadership when they tabled the Student Non-Discrimination Act – legislation that would ensure students have […]
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Congresswoman Comstock Blocks Chance to Fund DHS, Prevent Shutdow
Versions of this release were sent to the districts of approximately 60 vulnerable Republicans. Given the chance to move forward yesterday with a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Congresswoman Barbara Comstock instead decided to place partisanship over security by voting against considering a bill that would allow DHS to continue operating without […]
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Guess who’s Back?: Gary Kiehne’s Greatest Hits
Failed 2014 congressional candidate Gary Kiehne is throwing his hat back in the ring this cycle, destined to solidify his reputation as the most gaffe-prone candidate in Arizona political history. Kiehne’s gaffes and Tea Party agenda helped take the Republican primary race right off a cliff and will ensure this year’s edition will be a […]
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Vice President Dick Cheney’s Misfires to Inspire NRCC’s “March Dinner”
The National Republican Congressional Committee announced today that former Vice President Dick Cheney has been chosen as their featured guest at their high dollar March special interest fundraiser. It was previously reported that Mitt Romney was their first choice for keynote. “If House Republicans are looking back fondly at the economic catastrophe that was the […]
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DCCC Launches “One-Term Wonders” Highlighting Most Vulnerable Republican Freshmen
With an expansive battlefield of seats in front of them for 2016, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee today is launching “One-Term Wonders” to highlight the first round of top targets. The site – OneTermWonders.com – features 15 freshmen who shouldn’t unpack their bags. Just like Soft Cell and Frankie Goes To Hollywood, one hit wonders have […]
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Congressman Katko Tries to Pull A Fast One on Syracuse Families
If you are to believe Congressman Katko’s Washington DC talk – he’s a hero for passing two bills in Congress today. The Post Standard reports that it is “an early achievement less than two months into his career in Congress” because he “succeeded in maneuvering the bills to a vote on the House floor.” The […]
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Peas in a Pod: Rod Blum and Rand Paul
One-Term Wonder Congressman Rod Blum has already proven he is not on the side of Iowa’s middle class families, and now Rand Paul, who’s never met an outside the mainstream belief he didn’t support, is making Blum’s agenda even more clear. Tomorrow, Paul is set to campaign with Blum in Iowa where they will continue […]
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Poliquin’s Health Care Plan – for Insurance Companies, Not Mainers
One-Term Wonder Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02) just came out for a Republican health care plan that, according to a new report, would send us back to the days when insurance companies could deny benefits and block protections that are critical for middle class families. Sure enough, One-Term Wonder Congressman Poliquin has taken $28,050 from the […]