On Wednesday, lawmakers approved the stop-gap measure that prevents the October 1st shutdown of the government. The bill also allows the United States Export and Import Bank to continue operating for the next nine months. The opposition was evenly distributed between the two Houses, and the measure was approved 319 to 108. This bill also contains a distinct authorization allowing the Defense … [Read more...]
Texas Abortion Issue Takes Another Political Shift
On a quest for the Texas governor position, Wendy Davis is now questioning the very issue that helped her earn so much publicity along with the name “abortion Barbie”. The Texas governor-want-to-be declares that she supports abortion rights although she strictly opposes late-term abortions. The only valid exceptions in Mrs. Davis’s opinion for late-term abortions are in the case of rape, incest … [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...]
Border Crisis Bill Harshly Criticized by President Obama
On Friday, President Obama discussed the bill that Republicans have been planning to pass and described it as an unworkable and extreme piece of legislature. He also added that the bill is clearly going nowhere and that Republicans aren’t trying to solve the problem. Obama’s statement during a press conference at the White House was actually much harsher. The bill is, according to President … [Read more...]