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Urgent Culture For A Foot-Dragging Congress
A climate change museum tour for Congress.
Russian Report on Homelessness in California
*Russian Report on Homelessness in California*
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* On Monday, Putin's Fist Puppet took time off from spending our hard earned tax dollars cheating at one of his nearly bankrupt golf resort/massage parlors and took his traveling circus of hate to beautiful Albuquerque, New Mexico. There's nothing new to report except some whining on behalf of a "Supreme" Court "judge" who probably took his oath by placing his penis on the Bible. There was also the fact that the corporate media didn't broadcast the whole rambling, fact-challenged, two hour "Castro without a beard" thing on seemingly every channel like they did when they wa... more »
Louie and The Cold Fish…
While the Tick Tock club remains excited about another Horowitz report, Representative Louie Gohmert slaps the cold fish on the table…
Trump Is In No Rush To Jump Into Saudi Defence
The geopolitical faultlines of the drone attack on the Saudi Aramco plants on Saturday are surfacing. These are early days but three broad trends have appeared. One, Saudi investigators have begun pointing finger at Iran, which is certain to exacerbate regional tensions. Two, the all-important US response to the event […]
See This Plane? It Would Try to Sink China's Submarines In a War
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* [image: By Darren Koch - Provided on email, GFDL 1.2, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=31792554] A real threat. *Key point:* America's Poseidon surveillance planes would be key in anti-submarine warfare. The increasing global reach of Chinese nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarines, armed with JL-2 weapons reportedly able to hit parts of the US, continues to inspire an ongoing Navy effort to accelerate production of attack submarines, prepare long-dwell drones for deployment to the Pacific and continue acquisition of torpedo-armed... more »
House Oversight Committee and MSM caught in another fake web they wove
Elijah Cummings and the House Oversight Committee just knew they had found another thing to pin on President Trump. They crowed and then sent a letter flying out the door not just once but three times summoning the Department of Defense to explain themselves over the stop in Scotland. MSM heralded their action as just and necessary since this could be another case of emoluments that the tyrant Trump had benefited from. –##– Air Force Deal To Refuel Near Trump Property Was Actually Approved by Obama – Report Fox News Adam Shaw September 13, 2019 The controversial arrangement by the … ... more »
Video: Life Is Better Than Ever
Don’t believe news reports — we’re healthier, richer, and safer than ever before. ~ Media Editors ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW3-QSN9u8c View more informative and FACTual (Not FAKE) Videos at The Patriot Post http://patriotpost.us/ Advertisements
Alcohol, Guns, and Prohibition
A homicide victim is far more likely to be murdered by an assailant using a knife, blunt object, or fists than by a rifle of any type. ~ Mark Alexander ~ “Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever […]
Weather Was Also Extremely Volatile During ’30s
COMMENT: You have no proof that the extreme weather from hot to cold is normal. It is humans who have created this with pollution. OJ REPLY: You seem to WANT to believe whatever the people say and demand proof from me but not from them. Our models are based on raw data. They are not […]
Brazil Has Lost R$3.5 Billion in Trade Balance with USA and Israel
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The two countries most aligned with the government of Jair Bolsonaro and with the greatest influence in the chess of world geopolitics have caused losses in trade to Brazil so far in 2019. From January and August of this year, the Brazilian trade balance was negative by US$352 million (R$1.4 […] The post Brazil Has Lost R$3.5 Billion in Trade Balance with USA and Israel appeared first on The Rio Times.
Amidst Cuts, Budget Allocates R$4.7 Billion in Military Benefits
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In contrast to the general squeeze on public services, funding, and investments, the 2020 federal budget project allocates . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already Subscribed? Login Here Subscribe Login Here The post Amidst Cuts, Budget Allocates R$4.7 Billion in Military Benefits appeared first on The Rio Times.
Why Is Nicolás Maduro Trying to List up the Homes of Venezuelans Who Have Left?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Both Nicolás Maduro and his Vice President of Planning, Ricardo Menéndez, announced the launching this Friday, September 20th, of the XV National Census of the Statistical and Geographic System that will comprise two stages: the survey of real estate information and, later, the family census. According to what was detailed, […] The post Why Is Nicolás Maduro Trying to List up the Homes of Venezuelans Who Have Left? appeared first on The Rio Times.
Hit-and-run is the Main Cause of Death in Rio Traffic
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A study by the Public Safety Institute (ISP) and the Coordinator of Statistics and Accidents of the Department of Traffic of the State of Rio de Janeiro (DETRAN-RJ) shows that in 2018, pedestrian crashes caused 35 percent of all traffic deaths in the state. The data were released today, September […] The post Hit-and-run is the Main Cause of Death in Rio Traffic appeared first on The Rio Times.
Two Entrepreneurs Explain Why the Health Insurance Industry Is a Direct Threat to Middle-Class Life
Quelle surprise! Businessmen would rather pay their workers than health care rent extractors.
Tweets For Today
Breaking News: An image of Justin Trudeau wearing brownface makeup at a party in 2001 has thrown the Canadian prime minister's re-election campaign into turmoil https://t.co/wCANag3WtC — The New York Times (@nytimes) September 18, 2019 Reactions to Canadian PM Trudeau's brown face 2001 picture https://t.co/r74nyhxRVA pic.twitter.com/hyk9LkHYGN — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) September 19, 2019 Secretary Pompeo meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Al Salam Royal Palace in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. pic.twitter.com/GKPuINuWBl — The Hill (@thehill) September 18, 2019 ... more »
Picture Of The Day
A boat of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard at undisclosed location off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran August 2019. Nazanin Tabatabaee/WANA *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Inside Iran's Revolutionary Guards* (Reuters)
U.S. Navy Acknowledges That It Is Tracking UFOs
A screenshot from a Navy video published by former Blink-182 guitarist Tom DeLonge’s company “To the Stars Academy” shows what the Navy is now calling an “unidentified aerial phenomenon.” (U.S. Navy) *San Diego Union Tribune:* *U.S. Navy says it’s tracking UFOs* The Navy acknowledged for the first time last week that ‘unidentified aerial phenomena’ shown in widely-disseminated videos are real SAN DIEGO — Strange flying objects captured on video by Navy fighter pilots off the coast of San Diego in 2004 and in Atlantic waters in 2015 were acknowledged by the Navy as “unidentified aer... more »
Former National Security Adviser Bolton Unloads On President Trump’s Foreign Policy Behind Closed Doors
White House national Security Advisor John Bolton listens as U.S. President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, U.S., August 16, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque *Politico: **Bolton unloads on Trump’s foreign policy behind closed doors* *The recently fired national security adviser made little secret of his disagreements with the president.* John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s fired national security adviser, harshly criticized Trump’s foreign policy on Wednesday at a private lunch, saying that inviting the Taliban to Camp David sent a “terrible sig... more »
'How kind is this': Plumber who refused to charge elderly woman goes viral
Just In - 22 hours ago
James Anderson runs a not-for-profit plumbing company which helps elderly and disabled customers by heavily discounting their emergency repair jobs in winter.
Case dropped against man accused of attempting to kidnap 6yo at caravan park
The case against Queensland man Ronald John Toft, who was accused of trying to kidnap a six-year-old girl at an Adelaide caravan park earlier this year, is dropped.
Does Mozart make you spend more money in the shopping mall?
Stalking shoppers as they saunter from store to store, haunting their coffee dates and wafting into pedestrian's conversations, classical music is booming through this capital city's streets - but will it make us spend more money?
Deportation reprieve for Tamil family from Biloela as case goes to trial
A Tamil couple and their two children will remain on Christmas Island while a legal challenge to their deportation to Sri Lanka proceeds through the courts.
Taxi rapist loses racial discrimination case after being expelled from prison sex-offender course
Former Canberra taxi driver Neelander Sirohi loses a racial discrimination case he launched after he was expelled from a sex offender's course while serving time for raping a vulnerable woman in 2013.
'You tossed Mick away like trash': Man sentenced to life for murder of Townsville man found wrapped in carpet
A north Queensland man is sentenced to life behind bars after he was found guilty of murdering 25-year-old Michael McCabe over an alleged drug debt in 2015.
Brother of Sandy Hook victim criticises 'surviving the school year' advertisement by foundation
Just In - 22 hours ago
A foundation that was started by the parents of two victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre creates an ad to mark the start of the US school year, showing recreated scenes of a school shooting.
'People feel it's a day of death': Council votes to move Australia Day celebrations
The Launceston City Council becomes the second in Tasmania to scrap its Australia Day celebrations and instead hold its citizenship ceremony on a less contentious day.
Brownface just the latest scandal to threaten Canada's progressive poster boy
This stylish Prime Minister has cast himself as a defender of racial minorities, and the photo is totally at odds with the image he has carefully crafted for himself, writes James Glenday.
With a crowd of 15,000 at their debut, this band went from nobodies to the manor
Just eight months from forming, South Australian punk band Chelsea Manor found themselves playing before 15,000 screaming people at their first live gig.
'Like a marriage without living together': Steve Martin and Martin Short on comedy and friendship
Just In - 22 hours ago
Comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short discuss comedy and their 30-year friendship ahead of their Australian tour.
Two people arrested over murder of woman found wrapped in plastic
A man and a woman are arrested in connection with the murder of Danielle Easey, whose body was found last month, wrapped in plastic and dumped in a creek near Newcastle.
The US has 700 million barrels of oil in reserve. We've got 18 days of petrol, 22 days of diesel and 23 days of jet fuel
Last weekend's attack on Saudi Arabia highlights how vulnerable the world — and particularly Australia — is to running short of fuel if a Middle East war breaks out.
Why do pirates say 'arr'? And why would anyone shiver in their timbers?
Just In - 22 hours ago
This International Talk Like a Pirate Day, we answer the big questions — like why do pirates say "arr"? And why would anyone shiver in their timbers?
Fertility expert criticises 'explosion in bad media' about IVF
A senior member of the Fertility Society of Australia has used a speech at the opening of the society's conference to criticise researchers for making negative comments about the IVF industry in the media.
Immigration Voice: By India’s Migrants; For India’s Migrants; Not For The Public Good; Nonprofit Status Should Be Challenged
Call your Senators Thursday morning ASAP to oppose S386, which needs to have public hearings and be debated rather than … Continue reading →
Malicious Bots and Trolls Spread Vaccine Misinformation
At least half of parents of young children report having encountered negative messages about vaccines on social media.
Are Conspiracy Theories on the Rise in the US?
Have the internet and social media created a climate where Americans believe anything is possible?
How Russia Could Easily Crush America's New F-15EX Fighter Jet
*David Axe* *Security, Europe* [image: https://theaviationgeekclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Boeing-F-15EX.jpg] Terrible. *Key point:* Russia can detect the F-15EX at 200 miles out. The debate continues over the Pentagon’s proposal to buy new F-15EX Eagle fighters from Boeing to complement Lockheed Martin-made F-35 stealth fighters. As lawmakers weigh the military’s request, *Air Force *magazine *has published* an infographic comparing the two fighters. Both fighters cost roughly $80 million apiece, according to *Air Force*. But the similarity ends there. The F-35 is stea... more »
Little-Known Fact: America Tested 1,032 Nuclear Weapons on Its Own Soil
*Kyle Mizokami* *History, Americas* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/ATOMIC-PBEAHUMQDCC.html] That's a lot of nukes. *Key point: *A high number of tests were common during the Cold War, but also caused a ton of problems. Nuclear weapons have a mysterious quality. Their power is measured in plainly visible blast pressure and thermal energy common to many weapons, but also invisible yet equally destructive radiation and electromagnetic pulse. Between 1945 and 1992, the United States conducted 1,032 nuclear tests seeking to get the measure of these enigmatic weapons. Ma... more »
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau Says He Is 'Sorry' For Blackface Photo Published By Time Magazine
*CBC*:* Trudeau says he is 'deeply sorry' he appeared in brownface at school gala in 2001* Trudeau admits to 2nd incident where he donned makeup and sang 'Day O' in high school talent show Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau says he knows now that his decision to dress up in brownface and a turban for a gala at a private school where he worked 18 years ago was a racist thing to do and he is now "deeply sorry." Trudeau also admitted there was a second instance of racist behaviour. "When I was in high school I dressed up at a talent show and sang Day O with makeup on," he said. Speak... more »
“The Conversation” Bans Conversation
Just when you thought climate alarmists couldn’t possibly get more ridiculous. The Conversation’s ban on climate change ‘deniers’ fails basics of academic rigour The world ended two years ago – no questions allowed. Just 96 months to save world, says … Continue reading →
CIA 1976 – Global Cooling Will Become The Central Issue Of Every Government
22 Jun 1976, Page 5 – The High Point Enterprise at Newspapers.com
No Change In Arctic Sea Ice Extent For Almost 14 Years
There has been little or no trend in Arctic sea ice extent since the start of MASIE records in 2006. ftp://sidads.colorado.edu/DATASETS/NOAA/G02186/masie_4km_allyears_extent_sqkm.csv
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 260 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Wore Blackface At A Party In 2001
Justin Trudeau, now the prime minister of Canada, appears in dark makeup on his face, neck and hands at a 2001 "Arabian Nights"-themed party at the West Point Grey Academy, the private school where he taught. TIME Time: *Justin Trudeau Wore Brownface at 2001 ‘Arabian Nights’ Party While He Taught at a Private School* Justin Trudeau, Canada’s prime minister, wore brownface makeup to a party at the private school where he was teaching in the spring of 2001. TIME has obtained a photograph of the incident. The photograph has not been previously reported. The picture was taken at an “A... more »
Rosebud Sioux and Fort Belknap file suit against Keystone
Native American Rights Fund Attorney: Natalie A. Landreth, Matthew L. Campbell, Wesley James Furlong, Dan Lewerenz The Rosebud Sioux Tribe (Sicangu Lakota Oyate) and the Fort Belknap Indian Community (Assiniboine (Nakoda) and Gros Ventre (Aaniiih) Tribes) in coordination with their counsel, the Native American Rights Fund, on September 10, 2018, sued the Trump Administration for numerous
September 19th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #973
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Thursday September 19th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
It’s all a scam: Al Gore a major investor in fake meat company while pushing fake climate science scare over real meat
(Natural News) The political establishment has taken to bashing meat in its latest installment of Climate Propaganda 2019, with the Democratic contenders for the presidency all basically suggesting that it might be time for the government to restrict meat-eating in order to save the planet from climate change. And wouldn’t you know it, but none … Continue reading It’s all a scam: Al Gore a major investor in fake meat company while pushing fake climate science scare over real meat →
Switzerland Sick Of and Sick From #5G — Nationwide Revolt Planned for September 21
Originally posted on Defending Sanity in the Uppity Down World: https://www.activistpost.com/2019/09/switzerland-sick-of-and-sick-from-5g-nationwide-revolt-planned-for-september-21.html
Why we are modernizing swine slaughter inspection
Opinion USDA’s Mindy Brashears submitted this column to Food Safety News this week. In the world of food safety, 1993 was a watershed moment. Early that year, hundreds of people became ill and four children died from an E. coli outbreak linked to fast food burgers. At the time, I was studying food safety at... Continue Reading
U.S in top three for origin of RASFF notifications
The United States was in the top three countries of origin for notifications in the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) portal last year. The U.S. is behind only Turkey and China, according to the 2018 RASFF report, compared to fifth on the list in 2017. Most notices concern aflatoxins in nut... Continue Reading
Hepatitis A outbreak linked to imported clams
Authorities in an Australian state have linked eight Hepatitis A patients to imported clams. The New South Wales (NSW) Food Authority advised consumers who bought salted or pickled clams from Koryo Food Co. or Byul Mi Kim Chi to destroy any remaining product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Koryo... Continue Reading
Quote of the Day
“If you don’t want a man unhappy politically, don’t give him two sides to a question to worry him; give him one. Better yet, give him none. Let him forget there is such a thing as war. If the government is inefficient, top-heavy, and tax-mad, better it be all those than that people worry over it. Peace, Montag. Give the people contests they win by remembering the words to more popular songs or the names of state capitals or how much corn Iowa grew last year. Cram them full of noncombustible data, chock them so damned full of ‘facts’ they … Continue reading →
President Trump at the border in California
Bwahahaha The Democrats have to be screaming and heads spinning. President Trump Unveils NEW Border Wall – Otay Mesa, California FOX 10 Phoenix September 18, 2019 LOVE IT! –Uriel–
PACS have become huge scam factories thanks to SCOTUS 2010 decision
“Our elections have replaced horse racing as the sport of kings. These kings are multi-billionaire corporate moguls who by divine right — not of God, but (of the Supreme Court’s) Citizens United decision — are now buying politicians like so much pricey horseflesh.” Bill Moyer 2012 Salon Democrat or Republican – the average citizen has no real way of knowing to whom their hard-earned donations are going on any given day. Perhaps the only possibility is to look for “I am xx and I approve this message.” But even the campaigners can easily be taken for a ride. When SCOTUS … Continue rea... more »
Urgent Culture For A Foot-Dragging Congress
*The Warmth of Other Suns exhibit* *-by Skip Kaltenheuser* Two Washington exhibits, terrifyingly timely for the stark options before us, demand attention from the recently returned 116th Congress. *The Warmth of Other Suns*, an exploration of the plight of migrants and refugees, at the Phillips Collection, departs Sept. 22nd. The David H. Koch Fossil Hall-- *Deep Time*, at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum is, like its fossils, here for the long haul. Connect the troubling dots between the two exhibits. Understand the coming Tsunami of climate refugees if the pressures driving... more »
Saving Rivers and Salmon from Trump: Winnemem Chief Sisk Delivers Letter to California Governor
Photo Credit: Christopher McLeod Winnemem Wintu Chief Caleen Sisk presented a letter today to the office of California Governor Gavin Newsom, urging Newsom to sign -- and not veto -- SB 1, which was passed by the state legislature last week. Chief Sisk is leading the two-week Run4Salmon, to restore habitat for Chinook salmon and protect water quality. For details: Run4Salmon.org. WINNEMEM
Why Is Iran Risking A War With Saudi Arabia And America?
*Simon Waldman, CAPX: **Why Iran is risking war with Saudi Arabia and America* * Shia Iran and Sunni Saudi Arabia have engaged in a proxy conflict for years * Trump’s Iran policy of maximum pressure is working * Iran's belligerent moves are an attempt to gain leverage in advance of any renegotiation of the Iran nuclear deal Although the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for last week’s attack on Saudi Arabia’s Abqaiq oil processing plant, the audacious operation looks like the handiwork of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It is even emerging that the drones... more »
Faces Only a Mother&*¢#@$ Could Love
Well, kids, last night my internets connection crapped out, and I couldn’t do a lot of research. I did, however, watch The Colbert Report, and I heard a story about a company that offers celebrity look-alike sperm. Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) — Anyone who has ever wondered what it would be like to have a baby […]
1,000!
Believe it or not kids, this is the 1,000th post here at the Raisin. It all started on February 17, 2007. That’s when the Raisin was born, and I can’t believe how time has flown. I remember when it was just a baby, and I had no idea what direction it would take… Oh, they […]
Assyrian School Opens in Iraq After 4 Year Takeover By ISIS
Assyrian International News Agency - 1 day ago
A Christian [Assyrian] primary school will welcome pupils for the first time after being forcibly converted into an Islamic State military base for four years.
Happy Birthday, Barbie: 4th and Final(?) Edition
Well, kids, in parts 1, 2, and 3, we’ve covered wannabes and motherhood, a few first ladies, and Rethuglican women in the Senate. Since we’ve paid homage to those in the Senate, I would be remiss to ignore the Ladies of the House. Let’s start with my fave, Michele Bachmann. From The Minnesota Independent: U.S. […]
Food for Thought: Slimming Down Incentive Edition
Well, kids, we spent all week eating and drinking, and I don’t know about you, but I feel bloated as all get-out. I just put in some time on the treadmill, because I want to be able to fit in the latest stylish fashions. I thought we could all use a little inspiration so we […]
Israel: democracy or apartheid state?
Racism was part of the birth of the state of Israel; apartheid is part of its fabric. Nelson Mandela agreed. Palestinians struggle for equality, as do people of color (both Jewish and non-Jewish). The post Israel: democracy or apartheid state? appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
The Great Rethuglican Toy Catalog
Hey, kids, Chanukah starts tonight, and the War on Christmas is just around the corner, so those of you who still have jobs, can afford to buy some presents, and have a few Rethuglican kids on your gift list, you might want to start thinking about what kind of toys you might want to purchase. […]
Herman Cain, What a Doll!
This is what happens when you make a comment around me. This is the thread over at the Big Orange that started it all. Eventually, Jeff Y declared that Herb Herman Koch Cain is: The black Caribou Barbie Of course, that reminded me of this old poster: And that got me thinking that Herb Hermie […]
Hello Dollies!
Since it’s the holiday season, I’m thinking about toys, specifically dolls. We’ve seen a few of them in the last few posts, but I thought I’d find some others we might have forgotten about and brush the dust off them. There are all different kinds of dolls. For example, there are the ones that talk…and […]
Some Guy Did Something – Judge Denies Bail for Sketchy Airline Mechanic Caught Tampering With GPS…
After disclosing his prayers of death for the infidels; and after telling investigators he was acting on behalf of his “evil side”; and after finding out his brother is a member of ISIS in Iraq; and after finding pro-ISIS propaganda … Continue reading →
Hillary Clinton and Adam Schiff Friend/Donor Arrested, Charged With Running Drug House…
Ed Buck is a major donor to the Democrat party. Buck’s list of close political associations extends from Adam Schiff (pictured below left) to Hillary Clinton (pictured below right). Two black males were previously killed in Mr. Buck’s apartment by … Continue reading →
We've Got the List of the Top 5 Navies Around the World
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* [image: https://news.usni.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/146943.jpg] Here we go. *Key point:* These navies are the deadliest in service today. It’s a universal truth handed down since antiquity: a country with a coastline has a navy. Big or small, navies worldwide have the same basic mission—to project military might into neighboring waters and beyond. The peacetime role of navies has been more or less the same for thousands of years. Navies protect the homeland, keep shipping routes and lines of communication open, show the flag and deter advers... more »
From Scooby-Doo to Just Plain Doo-Doo
From The Boston Globe: Happy birthday, Scooby-Doo. Forty falls ago, the cartoon canine and his human cohorts – fellow chicken-heart and chowhound Shaggy, brainy Velma, curvaceous Daphne, and Freddie, the unofficial leader of the gang – debuted on Saturday morning television. From the age of Nixon to the age of Obama, they’ve exposed seemingly supernatural […]
That Was the Weak that Was
From abc NEWS: Oops. Somehow two House Republicans […] neglected to get sworn in as new members of Congress. A photo on http://www.phillyburbs.com shows, Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas with Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania were on Capitol Hill but during the swearing-in ceremony they were not in the House chamber but rather in front […]
Virginia Makes History…Up
From THINK PROGRESS: During a debate on the House floor today over designating 21 miles of the Molalla River as “wild and scenic,” Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), who opposes the legislation, tried to claim a progressive environmental record for her party. “Actually, the GOP has been the leader in starting good environmental programs in this […]