When the debt ceiling debate began not long ago, the Obama Administration was demanding a “clean” debt vote. On Tuesday, even 82 House Democrats said “no way” to this irresponsible position! This is a rebuke of President Obama’s initial call to action concerning the debt and it highlights how out-of-touch he is with everyday Americans. […]
The House of Representatives will vote today on an amendment to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill from Congressman Todd Rokita (R-IN) that will cut an additional 10% from its Fiscal Year 2012 budget, saving $3.54 billion from current spending levels. DHS, like other departments in the federal government, has become bloated and […]
The #1 Threat to Our National Security is Not What You Think.
It is going to be a long hot summer as Congress and the Obama Administration debate how best to bring down America’s $14 trillion debt. Our crushing debt is as much a national security threat as it is an economic disaster. Many nations own our enormous amounts of debt, some of these entities are nefarious […]
The #1 Threat to Our National Security is Not What You Think
With a debt vote taking place in the House of Representatives later today, the debate over America’s unsustainable $14 trillion national debt is sure to intensify. The clean debt vote – a straight up or down vote on whether to raise the debt ceiling without any spending cuts, as President Obama called for at first […]
Washington, DC – Today Citizens United President David N. Bossie issued the following statement in support of the “Cut, Cap, and Balance” plan by Republican Study Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH). “Citizens United fully endorses the Republican Study Committee’s ‘Cut, Cap, and Balance’ debt ceiling plan,” said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United. “America […]
As Americans come together to celebrate Memorial Day there is a renewed sense of patriotic pride with the successful mission that killed Osama bin Laden. The Navy SEALs, who truly serve at the tip of the spear of American military might, showed the world the capability and determination of our armed forces, and we at […]
Today, on behalf of over 500,000 members and supporters of Citizens United, I urged all members of the House of Representatives to vote “NO” on the upcoming “clean” vote on increasing the debt ceiling. Any votes on the debt ceiling will be considered for Citizens United’s 2011 Congressional Ratings. This is the third vote alert […]
Washington, DC — Citizens United President David N. Bossie, issued the following statement in support of the “Returning To Responsible Fiscal Policies Act,” authored by Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA). “Citizens United is pleased to announce its support for Congressman Jack Kingston’s ‘Returning To Responsible Fiscal Policies Act’ that seeks to limit federal spending to 18 […]
This morning it was reported that, as a member of the House Financial Services Committee, Barney Frank helped his partner get a job with mortgage giant Fannie Mae in the early 1990s. Apparently, Fannie Mae “rolled out the red carpet” for Frank’s then-partner in an attempt to try to get on the good side of […]
A Canadian couple has decided to raise their child as a gender neutral baby – they are not revealing the child’s sex to the public. The couple, who has two other boys and visited Cuba last year to learn about the “Revolution,” should have their heads examined. The simple fact is that we all should […]