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Have Obama’s Scandals Ran Their Course?
Over the past week, President Obama has seemingly turned the attention away from three major scandals that threatened to derail his policy goals. The IRS scandal is shrinking, Benghazi is going away (again), and the Department of Justice wiretapping has not produced anything new. This was helped by the Senate, […]
Readout of President Obama’s Call With OK Gov.
Today has been a relatively slow political news day, with much of the coverage dedicated to the tornadoes in Oklahoma. President Obama spoke with Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and pledged the federal government’s support. The Readout of the Call, Courtesy of the White House: “This evening the President spoke with […]
ALERT: Ernest Moniz Confirmed as Energy Secretary
Ernest Moniz has been confirmed by the Senate to be the nation’s next Secretary of Energy, replacing Steven Chu. The vote was unanimous, 97-0. Republican Senators Blunt, Coburn, and Moran did not vote. Energy and Natural Resources Chairman Ron Wyden: “My Senate colleagues recognize that Dr. Moniz is smart, he […]
Read the Soon-to-be IRS Head’s Letter to Employees
The Huffington Post has obtained an internal message from inside the IRS. President Obama announced that Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew had requested and accepted the resignation of acting IRS chief Stephen T. Miller. Below is his message to employees. It is with regret that I will be departing from the […]
