To pass Manchin-Toomey, at least five Republicans must back it. Fifty-five senators caucus with the Democrats, but not all are sure bets to embrace the background check legislation. Sens. Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) and Mark Begich (D-Alaska) last week voted against the motion to proceed to the gun control debate. Both are up for reelection next [...]
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Top Story — Demographic Shellacking Leads to GOP Immigration Epiphany, Legislation Pending *Updated*
“This is consistent with our country’s tradition of being a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants.” – Senator John McCain (Press conference announcing new immigration reform push) ISN’T IT amazing what a demographic shellacking can do. Packed room at the press conference announcing the latest effort in immigration reform. A powerful group of [...]
House Rebukes Pres. Obama Over Libya
The United States is currently providing NATO with intelligence, logistical support and armed Predator drones in what is largely a bombing campaign against Libyan government forces. The administration has contended that it was within Mr. Obama’s power to initiate American participation in the hostilities without Congress because the combat was limited to an air offensive. [...]
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