Reid defends earmarks, calls Republicans hypocrites for opposition to omnibus bill (Daily Caller)

Harry Reid Pulls Massive Omnibus Spending Bill; Mitch McConnell Reacts Video 12/16/10
Here is video of GOP Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell reacting to news that Democrat Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid had pulled the massive $1.1 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill because he did not have the 60-votes for Cloture - which would bring it up for an Up or Down vote. The massive bill was filled with more than 39,000 Earmarks, and was 1,924-pages long . This means some kind of continuing resolution will likely be needed to fund the Government until the new Congress can act in J...

Reid calls for passage of lands bill, Republians underscore opposition
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) called Friday for passage this year of a package of more than 100 land and water bills. But Republicans quickly underscored their opposition to portions of the Legislation, arguing it has little chance of gaining the necessary votes for passage. “I want to get this package done before Congress adjourns,” Reid said in a statement Friday evening. “These are Bipartisan bills. There is nothing divisive about protecting historic battlefields, improvi

Obama: Tax deal will 'create jobs for the American people'
President Obama signed a temporary extension of the George W. Bush Tax Cuts into law today, saying the disputed package will "grow our economy" and "create jobs for the American People." Without the bill, all of the Tax Cuts that Bush signed into law would have expired at the end of the year, and American families would be looking at thousands of dollars in higher taxes, Obama said at a signing ceremony. The Legislation is "a substantial victory for middle-class families across the country," Oba...

Republicans Stop Pro-Abortion Omnibus Bill as Reid Pulls It
Late Thursday, pro-abortion Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid gave up on trying to pass the 1.1 Trillion omnibus spending bill that contains numerous goodies for the Abortion industry. After realizing Republicans were unified in opposition to the measure and had enough votes to sustain a Filibuster against it, Reid pulled the Legislation. The move results in yanking more than $1 billion in funding for implementation of the ObamaCare Health Care law that could result in massive Abortion funding. ...

Harry Reid Pulls Massive Omnibus Spending Bill; Mitch McConnell Reacts Video 12/16/10
Here is video of GOP Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell reacting to news that Democrat Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid had pulled the massive $1.1 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill because he did not have the 60-votes for Cloture - which would bring it up for an Up or Down vote. The massive bill was filled with more than 39,000 Earmarks, and was 1,924-pages long . This means some kind of continuing resolution will likely be needed to fund the Government until the new Congress can act in J...

GOP Filibusters Reid's $1.1 Trillion Omnibus Bill
The Senate GOP put a stop to Harry Reid's last minute 1,924 page, $1.1 (or $1.2) Trillion omnibus bill with a Filibuster that Reid could not get 60 votes to overcome. There were $8 billion in Earmarks, some from the very Republicans that later agreed to a ban of Earmarks, which liberals and Reid continue to neglect to mention when they claim "Republicans have them in the bill too." Fox Reports: Sen. GOP Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has long been known as an effective whip, and Thursday night...

Begich: Sorry about those earmarks, Alaska
From Erika Bolstad in Washington D.C. -- Earmarks have taken a hit in recent weeks, and only in Alaska would a senator apologize for not being able to deliver them. Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaksa, did just that, though, in a letter to Alaska organizations that had earmarks in an omnibus spending bill that fell apart last night. "I am disappointed, plain and simple, since we have worked in a Bipartisan manner to create a bill that contains projects as requested by nearly every Senator," he wrote. "M...

Obama signs bill to extend tax cuts
President Barack Obama Friday savoured "a big win" just six weeks after his rebuke by mid-term election voters, signing an $US858 billion ($A869.3 billion) tax law after a contentious deal with Republicans. The White House meanwhile also expressed confidence that two other priority agenda items -- the Repeal of a ban on gays serving openly in the Military and a new nuclear pact with Russia would also soon win Senate backing. "The Legislation ... is a substantial victory for middle-class families...

Graham: If START Fails, Don't Blame GOP
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.) vented some frustration outside the Senate chamber Friday, pushing back at accusations that Republicans are trying to run out the clock on New START. “Maybe we’ve been spending a little time trying to beat the $1.2 Trillion spending bill that was a monstrosity… Graham told reporters. “Well, do you think [it’s] dead because we sat on our butt?” he asked. “We’ve been working our ass off, quite frankly, to keep the lame ...

Reid Pulls Controversial $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill in Favor of Short-Term Budget Fix
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., pauses while speaking with the media, after their Senate Democratic Caucus, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP) Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, bowing to Republican opposition to a 1,924-page $1.2 Trillion spending measure packed with Earmarks, withdrew the bill and said he would work with Republican leaders on a smaller, short-term Budget fix to avoid a looming government shutdown. The government already is operating on a te...

Harry Reid Doesnt Understand Why Republicans Want To Give Up Their Constitutional PowerTo Earmark
I think Reid needs to learn the difference between prohibition and restraint. Congress refraining from Earmarks is not the same thing as Congress being prohibited from earmarking. Should Congress have the power to earmark? I think so, as some Earmarks are perfectly appropriate. But I also think that the President ought to be given back the power to impound funds, something that was exercised by every President from Thomas Jefferson to Richard Nixon. Harry Reid wants to rail about constitutional ...

Omnibus bill appears to be dead
Senate Republicans appear to have defeated the $1.1 Trillion omnibus spending bill containing over 6,000 Earmarks as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) announced last night that he didn’t have the votes needed to push it through: Senate Democrats abruptly pulled down an omnibus spending bill after senior Republicans - caught with their hands in the cookie jar — deserted the measure in an effort to square themselves with Tea Party Activists and Conservatives in the party. Senate M...

Sen. GOP Leader Kills Omnibus Bill
Sen. GOP Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has long been known as an effective whip, and Thursday night he showed his prowess as he effectively stripped Democrats of the GOP votes needed to pass the $1.2 Trillion omnibus spending bill, killing the measure for good. A visibly frustrated and angry Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid of Nevada, lashed out, saying that he had nine GOP senators supporting the measure, but that suddenly the support evaporated. "This action taken by my friends on other si...

MERRY CONGRESS BABY!
It is interesting to see how different traditions of people and countries are broken for the benefit of better establishment. Take for instance Prince William’s decision to exclude President Obama and wife Michelle from his Wedding.  Prince William’s decision to break tradition by not inviting an American president to the royal wedding is a slap in the face of Obama and Michelle.  The American media’s darling royal couple of America has been snubbed by the real royal ...

House funds govt for 3 days
Published: Dec. 17, 2010 at 5:47 PM WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- The U.S. House Friday decided to fund the government only for three more days, meaning members will have to stay in Washington next week. House and Senate negotiators have been working on a Budget bill and House leaders had hoped an agreement could be worked out to allow for adjournment. But without an agreement in sight, House leaders decided to fund the government for just 72 hours and reconvene Tuesday, The Hill reported. "There...

Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi Fail to Show Up for Tax Cut Signing
I guess they don't want to be associated with Tax Cuts. It might offend their Liberal Base. (Politico) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will skip President Obama’s bill-signing ceremony for the tax-cut Compromise at the White House on Friday. Spokespeople for both offices said the Democratic leaders would be taking care of business on the floor of the Senate and the House and wouldn’t be able to make it....

Sour Grapes: Nancy Pelosi And Harry Reid Skip Obamas Signing Of Bush Tax Cuts Deal
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will skip President Obama’s bill-signing ceremony for the tax-cut Compromise at the White House on Friday. Spokespeople for both offices said the Democratic leaders would be taking care of business on the floor of the Senate and the House and wouldn’t be able to make it. “Senator Reid cannot make every bill signing and right now he is focused on taking care of everything we need to get done before the end of the...

Obama, Like GOP, Wins, Loses In Tax-Cut Deal
What is this? President Barack Obama signs the extension of the Bush-era Tax Cuts and jobless benefits. President Barack Obama signs the extension of the Bush-era Tax Cuts and jobless benefits. With his signing of the $859 billion package that extends the Bush-era Tax Cuts and jobless benefits, President Obama did something that seemed impossible only a few weeks ago. He got an economic stimulus bill through Congress when conventional wisdom said there would be no more such spending, especially ...

Deficit reduction: Why it may not be dead despite the costly tax cut deal
The Tax Cut deal that President Obama signed Friday costs $858 billion, making the cause of Deficit reduction that much more challenging. But Deficit hawks still see some hopeful signs. President Barack Obama smiles after signing into law a bill extending Bush-era tax cuts at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington Friday. With President Obama's signing of a historic tax-cut agreement Friday, Deficit hawks may be in mourning. The deal costs $858 billion, and it’s all paid fo...

Extension Of Bush Tax Cuts Passes; Pork Laden Spending Bill Goes Down
So I’m sure you’ve heard by now. The House of Representatives passed the bill that will extend the Bush Tax Cuts, renew Unemployment Benefits for 13 months, and cut Social Security taxes for one year late last night. The roll call showed it was a total landslide at 277-148. Democrats had 139 yeas and 112 nays while the Republicans has 138-36 Go here to see the roll call and find out how they voted. The Democrats tried to pass a higher estate tax but that went down in flames also at 2...

Daily scoreboard
1. From the Associated Press: “A massive Bipartisan tax package preventing a big New Year’s Day tax hike for millions of Americans is on its way to President Barack Obama for his signature.” It is a sad day when we rejoice because our Overlords in the Washington Legislature won’t raise our taxes. GOOD. 2. From the Las Vegas Review-Journal: “Unemployment in the Silver State rose from 14.2 percent in October to 14.3 percent in November, the State Department of Emplo...

Reid adds lands bill to Senate load
As if Democrats did not have enough on their plates in the lame-duck session, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced Friday that he has introduced yet another piece of Legislation – a lands bill that would designate wilderness areas in three different states and add thousands of miles to the national trail system. Reid plans to call several votes in the final days of the lame-duck session on the DREAM Act and the Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” as well a ...

President signs tax extension bill; Reid, Pelosi absent
On Friday, President Obama signed the bill extending the Bush Tax Cuts for two years, but House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) were conspicuously absent. Reverend Al Sharpton was at the event, as were the Vice President and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). Four other Republicans — Representatives Charles Boustany, Dave Camp, Tim Murphy and Dave Reichert were present as well as several Democratic members of the House and Senate. Accord...

Tea Party Kills $1 Trillion Bill But Dont Rest Yet
Ben Johnson, FloydReports.com Both Republicans and Democrats agree on one thing: The Tea Party deserves credit for killing the Democrats’ $1.27 Trillion spendfest and power grab. After realizing he lacked enough Republican or Democratic votes, Harry Reid withdrew the bill last night. As tempted as Conservatives may be to pat themselves on the back and celebrate more important things, like Christmas, we must not rest. Congressional liberals have one last assault on liberty planned for thi...

The Least Shocking Story of All-Time: NY Times Editor Bill Keller is a Registered Democrat
How can this be? the NY Times is so objective and non-partisan… (Daily Caller)- According to Voter Registration records, New York Times Editor Bill Keller is a registered Democrat. Keller has been registered as a Democrat since 1998 with his Manhattan apartment listed on forms as his address. The New York Times has long been criticized by Conservatives as politically biased in favor of Democrats. In 2007 a Rasmussen Poll found that 40% of Americans believe the paper has a liberal bias. ...