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4 hours ago ago from The Swamp
by Mark Silva and James Oliphant The answers may be blowing in the wind, but the snow certainly was -- though this couldn't stop Bob Dylan, Morgan Freeman and a cast of all-stars from acknowledging the struggles of the Civil Rights movement in a White House now home to an African American. The federal government is closed again today -- the third business day on which Washington has let federal workers stay home because of crippling ...
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Update: Senate rejected Craig Becker to National Labor Relations Board on a cloture vote by 52-33. Two Democrats, Sens. Blanche Lincoln (Arkansas) and Ben Nelson (Nebraska) voted against Craig Becker with 15 Senators not voting when they knew Becker's nomination was defeated. The failure to get 60 votes on a procedural motion leaves the nomination stalled, and as detailed below President Obama has threatened to bypass the Senate and make a ...
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15 hours ago ago from Crucis' Court
I did something and hurt myself Monday. Mrs. Crucis was babysitting the youngest G'son so I had the house to myself all day. When lunchtime came around, I went off to visit my favorite local greasy-spoon. When I finished and getting ready to leave, I put on my jacket and when I slid my right arm into the sleeve, something went "Pop!" in my right shoulder. By the time I got home, I could barely move my right arm and I'm right-handed. I've ...
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Obama calls on Senate to stop blocking nominees WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is calling on lawmakers to stop blocking the confirmation of government appointees in the Senate by raising objections not related to their qualifications. In a surprise appearance in the White House briefing room Tuesday, Obama said he will consider making recess appointments if the Senate doesn't act on the confirmation hearings. Republican Sen. ...
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Last week, Harry Reid stated that recess appointments are needed to fill the growing number of federal government vacancies. On the Senate floor, Majority Leader Reid referenced his past resistance to recess commissions before asking: " But what alternative do we have? What alternative do we have? " On Tuesday, February 9, 2010, President Barack Obama announced he was considering making the first recess appointments of his presidency . ...
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