Rangel’s rambling floor speech has House Dems wishing they didn’t recognize him
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on August 11th, 2010 4:37 am by HL
Rangel’s rambling floor speech has House Dems wishing they didn’t recognize him
The Democrats, at long last, had strung together a good day. They forced House Republicans to return, grumbling, from summer vacation for votes that allowed Democrats to show support for teachers, cops and strong borders.
Politics – Democratic – Ethics – Dominican Republic – United States House Committee on Ways and Means
Despite charges, Rep. Charles B. Rangel says he won’t resign
In a defiant, dramatic and highly unusual speech, Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.) defended himself Tuesday against ethics charges by lashing out at the committee holding his trial, poking fun at President Obama, ridiculing conservative House Democrats and refusing to go away quietly.
Wind – Renewable – Energy – Business – Politics
‘Tea party’ groups plan Arizona rally against illegal immigration
“Tea party” groups are planning a large rally on Sunday in Arizona, near the Mexican border, to support both the state’s hard-line stance on illegal immigration and the political campaign of the local talk show host who is challenging Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.).
Mexico – United States border – US-Mexico Border – Immigration – United States – Law
