House Republicans approve 20-week abortion ban

Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.). SOURCE: Franks.House.gov

The Republican-majority House yesterday passed a ban on aborting fetuses older than 20 weeks after conservative lawmakers claimed there is “substantial medical evidence” that a fetus can feel…

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List of the 222 House Republicans & 6 Democrats who voted for the nationwide 20-week abortion ban

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

List of the 222 House Republicans and 6 Democrats who voted for HR 1797 “District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act” that bans abortion on fetuses older…

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Transcript: Sen. Kelly Ayotte’s response to Obama’s speech on closing Guantanamo – May 23, 2013

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Partial transcript of press briefing remarks by Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) in response to President Barack Obama’s speech on closing the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility on May 23,…

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Transcript: Sen. Lindsey Graham’s response to Obama’s speech on closing Guantanamo – May 23, 2013

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Partial transcript of press briefing remarks by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in response to President Barack Obama’s speech on closing the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility on May 23,…

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Transcript: Sen. Saxby Chambliss’s response to Obama’s speech on closing Guantanamo

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Partial transcript of remarks by Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Georgia) in response to President Barack Obama’s speech on U.S. counter-terrorism strategy, including the closing of Guantanamo Bay. The press…

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Transcript: Sen. John McCain’s response to Obama’s speech on closing Guantanamo – May 23, 2013

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Partial transcript of press briefing remarks by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) in response to President Barack Obama’s speech on closing the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility on May 23,…

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Acting IRS Commissioner resigns after IG report found “inappropriate” actions taken against conservative organizations applying for tax exempt status

Wednesday, May 15, 2013
WTF IRS 5.15.13

President Barack Obama today announced the resignation of Acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, Steven T. Miller, a day after an Inspector General report found that the…

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Transcript: President Obama on Congress & the sequester – April 30, 2013 press conference

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Transcript of remarks by President Barack Obama on Congress and replacing the sequester cuts. The press conference was held on April 30, 2013:

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Transcript: Sen. Jeff Flake on the Gang of Eight’s comprehensive immigration reform bill

Monday, April 29, 2013

Partial transcript of remarks by Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) on the Gang of Eight’s immigration reform bill “Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act”. The press briefing…

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Transcript: Sen. Marco Rubio on the Gang of Eight’s comprehensive immigration reform bill

Monday, April 29, 2013

Partial transcript of remarks by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) on the Gang of Eight’s immigration reform bill “Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act”. The press briefing…

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