powerlineblog.com - 2/13/2009
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Washington seems to be in chaos at this moment, as no one is sure what is actually in the bill the Democrats have (apparently) agreed on. U.S. News' Washington Whispers column --which, by the way, was a feature of the magazine when I started reading it in the mid-1960s--says that if you want ...
The future leader of the GOP?
briefingroom.thehill.com 4/27/2009 — The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has a long, interesting profile of Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) this weekend that contains at least a few nuggets.
The piece centers on Ryan's ability to appeal to the conservative base while maintaining a moderate image in a ...
Rep. Ryan Clueless About The Deficit Effect Of His Radical Tax Cuts
wonkroom.thinkprogress.org 3/30/2009 — Last week, we noted that NPR let Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) trash the spending in the Obama administration’s proposed budget, without having to answer for the deficit effects of his own proposal to slash taxes for the wealthy and corporations . In ...
Ryan previews Republican budget
briefingroom.thehill.com 4/1/2009 — In a Wall Street Journal op-ed today, Rep. Paul Ryan (D-WI), the ranking member of the House Budget Committee, previews the Republican budget to be revealed later this morning.
The major components, according to Ryan, include:
SPENDING: A five year ...
Ryan fires up tea party crowd
briefingroom.thehill.com 4/15/2009 — Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) ratcheted up the rhetoric today at a "Tea Party" rally in Madison, Wis.
Democrats just "want you to pay up and shut up," Ryan said, according to the Wisconsin Radio Network.
"Your patriotic duty is to pay more and more taxes, because our government is smarter than you ...
A budget perfect for April Fools' Day
washingtonmonthly.com 4/1/2009 — A BUDGET PERFECT FOR APRIL FOOLS' DAY.... Rumor has it that Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, the ranking Republican on the House Budget Committee, is one of the House GOP Caucus' sharper members. He has a reputation for knowing what...
The Paul Ryan-Hebert Hoover Budget
downwithtyranny.blogspot.com 4/1/2009 — When the Republican Party's designated spokesperson is Joe the Plumber (watch the video below), even a shallow, blow-dried phony-baloney hack like Paul Ryan (R-WI) looks almost intellectual in his approach to slavish adherence to right-wing dogma ...
House Republican sorry for knocking Europe
thehill.com 4/4/2009 — Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) has something to say to Europe: I’m sorry. The top Republican on the Budget Committee told The Hill that he owes an apology to Europe for insulting them over the past few weeks. The 39-year-old lawmaker acknowledged that it ...
Obamas 'deeply saddened' by plane crash —
CNN Political Ticker 2/13/2009
WASHINGTON (CNN) — President Obama issued a statement early Friday, saying he and his wife were "deeply saddened" over last night's deadly plane crash outside Buffalo.
"Our hearts go out to the families and friends who lost loved ones," the ...
Most mderate GOP reps unswayed on stimulus —
CNN Political Ticker 2/13/2009
WASHINGTON (CNN) – Despite direct lobbying by members of President Obama's administration in the last couple of weeks, many moderate House Republicans are still firmly opposed to the measure.
Before the House vote last month, 11 House ...
Obama to Denver and Phoenix next week —
CNN Political Ticker 2/13/2009
WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Barack Obama will continue his tour around the country to push his economy recovery plan, making stops in Colorado and Arizona next week, the White House announced Friday.
Obama will travel to Denver on Tuesday to discuss ...
Third Obama cabinet nominee withdraws name —
Reuters: Politics 2/13/2009
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Senator Judd Gregg withdrew his nomination as Commerce secretary on Thursday in an embarrassing setback to President Barack Obama's efforts to bridge party differences in his fight against recession.
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