Wisconsin teacher unions carry signs comparing Gov. Scott Walker to Hitler, among other disturbing images.
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said the budget proposed by President Barack Obama could leave America with “unsustainable obligations over time.” That’s in contrast to Obama and White House officials who have argued the plan balances the budget without adding to the national debt.
White House Science and Technology Advisor Dr. John Holdren was called to testify on climate change before Congress.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said on Wednesday that New Jersey can’t afford to join other states in a legal battle over the constitutionality of Obamacare and that he wants residents in his state to “get a free ride” if the U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of the states that are suing to stop its implementation.
Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D.-Texas) told the House Judiciary Committee yesterday that the “penalty” that the health-care law enacted last year by Congress imposes on individuals who do not buy health insurance is not in fact a penalty.
Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) discusses his concerns of political influence on any potential Supreme Court ruling on the individual mandate of Obamacare.
Only about 6 percent (129 miles) of the approximately 2,000 mile-long southwest border is classified by the U.S. government as “controlled,” which means resources are available there to detect, deter, or apprehend illegal crossers at the immediate border, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) told a House panel.
During his press conference on Feb. 15, 2011, The President answers questions on the U.S. relationship with Iran.
During a house hearing Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) criticizes the presidents budget proposal.
A daily digest of stories on CNSNews.com for 2/15/2011
