Seth Moulton, the Democrat newcomer, has set his sights on RIchard Tisei’s spot in the 6th Congressional District after his stunning victory in the bitter primary contest against U.S. Rep. John Tierney. It’s the first time that a sitting Massachusetts congressman lost a primary since 1992. At that time, Democrat Chester Atkins lost to the former U.S. Rep. Marty Meehan. Seth Moulton has served … [Read more...]
Immigration Action Postponed by President Obama under Democrat Pressure
While Senate Democrats are finding more and more reasons to worry about their congressional seats, President Obama keeps losing support for the immigration action he has prepared. Under pressure from Democrats, the United States president saw himself forced to postpone his action plan to modify immigration laws until after the elections. According to White House officials, it was the Republican … [Read more...]
“I won’t twiddle my thumbs” Obama said Regarding the Congress’ Lack of Action
President Barack Obama is planning to announce a set of executive actions at the end of the summer, meant to help stem the flow of illegal immigrants, including unaccompanied children, across the southern border. “I won't twiddle my thumbs” Obama said regarding the Congress’ lack of action. However 70% percent of Americans, believe illegal immigrants threaten traditional U.S. beliefs and … [Read more...]
U.S. Court Causes Uncertainty with Obamacare
President Barack Obama’s healthcare system seems to be failing yet again, as two judicial panels have managed to create new uncertainty connected to this already flawed system. This is connected to the already existing conflicting rulings having to do with health insurance subsidization by the federal government. These rulings have restarted debates over Obamacare as Republicans showed great … [Read more...]
Drug Sentences Lessened for Felons
On Friday, July 18th , the U.S. Sentencing Comission came up with new reduced sentencing criteria so that over 50,000 federal drug offenders have recently become eligible for re-hearings and reduced sentences. Thanks to a unanimous vote, the commission has changed the entire punishment system so that retroactive changes can take effect for drug offenders. The cases of more than 46,000 inmates … [Read more...]
Is the AbbVie-Shire Merger Drowning because of Congress?
Any marriage proposal is a logical consequence of months of courtship, flowers, candy and dates. Similarly, AbbVie has been putting in months of efforts in so that they would have the opportunity of acquiring the Irish drug manufacturer Shire but will they actually manage to seal the deal? Several months of courtship, four previous offers and 54 billion dollars later, a proposal that would become … [Read more...]
Utah may lose USD 307.5 million if Congress fails to pass transportation bill
A new study by Transportation for America has made some startling revelation about Utah’s federal funding for highways and mass transit. The study, released on Wednesday, has found that the beehive state could lose more than USD 400 million in federal funding for highways and mass transit next year if Congress does not act quickly to stop the Highway Trust Fund from going broke within the next … [Read more...]
