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Michael Stopa Unites Religious Bigotries

Posted on September 2 2010 by Congress Watcher

Michael Stopa’s attacks against Muslims were quickly followed by a critique of the legitimacy of atheists as American citizens.

Mess Of Afghanistan War Omitted From McChrystal Storyline

Posted on June 24 2010 by Congress Watcher

The investigation shows that the U.S. military operation is contributing to the culture of corruption in Afghanistan that makes it possible for terrorists to retain their safehavens.

Some GOP Using Offshore Drilling Against Obama

Posted on June 14 2010 by Congress Watcher

John Mica’s speech was significant in that it implicitly accepted the idea that offshore drilling is risky, and should not be rushed into.

Congress Intrudes Into Religion With Day Of Prayer

Posted on April 16 2010 by Congress Watcher

Tea Party activists claim to be against big government intrusion into our private lives. If that’s the truth, and not just a convenient pose used to promote laws that protect corporate interests, we should now expect the hear Tea Party activists applauding the decision by Judge Crabb rejecting big government attempts to intrude into private decisions about religion.

Kesha Rogers Fights Obama’s British Empire

Posted on March 4 2010 by Congress Watcher

With a campaign slogan of “Send Kesha to Congress, and your grandchildren to Mars.”, Kesha Rogers won the 22nd district Democratic congressional primary in Texas, with a platform of opposing the White House’s “British imperial controllers”.

Mike Quigley Challenges Military Waste

Posted on February 5 2010 by Congress Watcher

Mike Quigley spoke in the House of Representatives this week, calling upon his Democratic colleagues in Congress to push for cuts to ineffective and inefficient military programs.

Kyl Exempts Military Spending From Cuts He Aims at TARP

Posted on February 2 2010 by Congress Watcher

When it comes to the military budget, Senator Jon Kyl abandons the very principles of fiscal responsibility that seemed so forthright in his speech yesterday.

Kucinich Prepares Congressional Override of Obama on Afghanistan

Posted on December 10 2009 by Congress Watcher

Dennis Kucinich is preparing to reassert congressional authority through a series of resolutions that would force Obama to begin a military withdrawal from Afghanistan.

James McGovern Opposes Obama War Expansion

Posted on December 3 2009 by Congress Watcher

Original congressional authorization was for targeting of people responsible for the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 – not a prolonged military occupation and nation-building mission.

Lloyd Doggett Can’t Trust Obama On Afghanistan Escalation

Posted on December 3 2009 by Congress Watcher

With just one minute to speak, Congressman Doggett nonetheless made a clear and comprehensive case against escalation of the fighting in Afghanistan.

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