Monthly Archives: June 2011

DREAM Act Finally Gets Senate Hearing

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Jon

After 10 years and at least 5 different attempts, the Senate held its first hearing on the DREAM Act today. The proposed law would provide a path to citizenship for immigrants who came to this country as children, brought by … Continue reading →

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Eric Cantor Weasles Out of Budget Talks

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Jon

Republican House Majority Leader Eric Cantor walked out of budget talks with Vice President Biden yesterday, probably ending the VP’s attempt at reconciling the debt limit increase debate, at least temporarily. The deadline for raising the debt limit (and forestalling … Continue reading →

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House Can’t Decide on Libya

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Jon

The House of Representatives today failed to pass a bill that would de-fund the Libya operations. It also failed to pass a resolution expressing support for the mission, which would have effectively authorized it under the War Powers Act. This … Continue reading →

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President Obama Announces a Draw Down of U.S. Troops in Afghanistan

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Jon

President Obama addressed the nation yesterday in a speech in which he stated that 10,000 troops would be withdrawn from Afghanistan by the end of 2011, and an additional 23,000 by the end of 2012.

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Jon Stewart Goes After FOX News, On FOX News

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Jon

Last Sunday, Jon Stewart, host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, made an appearance on Chris Wallace’s FOX News program, aptly entitled “FOX News Sunday.”  Somewhere around 2 seconds into the interview, the fireworks began as Wallace continuously hounded … Continue reading →

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Opposition to Libya Mission Increases

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Jon

As the NATO military action in Libya begins its fourth month, the chorus of voices, both in Washington and in the rest of the nation, calling for President Obama to either justify his actions in committing U.S. forces or bring … Continue reading →

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