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Did you see: “A rare example of bipartisanship”

David Ignatius writes about some rare bipartisan cooperation on the important House intelligence committee that inspires hope. Who’s to thank for this dramatic turnaround? Maryland’s Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger

Latham: Debt is Our Greatest National Security Issue

Iowa Congressman Tom Latham did not provide a rosy prognosis for the country’s massive debt problems when he met with a group of 25 Des Moines area business leaders on Friday. Latham says the current makeup of Congress prevents serious problems from being addressed. “Dealing with the Senate today is virtually impossible,” Latham said. “They [...]

From piracy to privacy, Blackburn takes on Google

Rep. Marsha Blackburn isn’t making any friends at Google lately. After backing the Stop Online Piracy Act, the anti-piracy measure that rankled Google and other Internet companies, Blackburn issued a statement today blasting the company’s new privacy policy. “After all … Continue reading

DesJarlais signs on to Cooper’s “No Budget, No Pay” measure

Reps. Scott DesJarlais and Jim Cooper don’t often see eye to eye. But they agree on one thing – Congress shouldn’t be paid if it can’t pass a budget on time. DesJarlais signed on today to Cooper’s “No Budget, No … Continue reading

Grassley Calls Obama Recess Blatantly Unconstitutional

Prepared Floor Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley Just over a month ago, on December 17, the Senate entered into a unanimous consent agreement to consider the nomination of John M. Gerrard, of Nebraska, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nebraska. We are proceeding with this nomination, which I will support, despite [...]

Cooper, Fincher to take bipartisan “dates” to State of the Union

It’s a new tradition in the making: bipartisan seating at the State of the Union address. Tennessee Reps. Jim Cooper, D-Nashville, and Stephen Fincher, R-Frog Jump, have signed on to sit with colleagues from the opposite party at the address … Continue reading

DesJarlais launches radio ad

With the beginning of an election year comes the proliferation of campaign advertisements, and Rep. Scott DesJarlais isn’t wasting any time. The Jasper Republican’s campaign launched its first radio ad of the year on Friday, the same day Republican state … Continue reading