Who Read 1,582-Page $1.1T Spending Bill? Congressman: ‘Nobody Did’
When asked whether he read the 1,528-page, $1.1 trillion government spending bill before he voted for it yesterday, Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) said, “Nobody did!”
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Fed Owns 64% More U.S. Government Debt Than China (+video)
The Federal Reserve owned 64 percent more U.S. government debt than entities in the People’s Republic of China did as of the end of November, which is the latest period for which the Treasury has reported on the foreign ownership of U.S. government debt.
Doubts Over Common Core
Viewed from Washington, which often is the last to learn about important developments, opposition to the Common Core State Standards Initiative still seems as small as the biblical cloud that ariseth out of the sea, no larger than a man’s hand. Soon, however, this education policy will fill a significant portion of the political sky.
China Now Owns a Record $1.317T of U.S. Government Debt
China stepped up its purchases of U.S. government debt late last year, increasing its holdings of Treasurys to an all-time record of $1.317 trillion in November, government data released this week revealed.
Top Republican Praises Alaska’s Senator Mark Begich
Sen. Mark Begich (D-Alaska) is drawing praise from across the aisle from one of Alaska’s top Republicans.
Mom’s Tribute to Stranger Who Entertained Daughter with Autism on Plane Goes Viral (+video)
Eric Kunkel might not really be 3-year-old Kate’s real Daddy, but for 2½ glorious hours on an airplane he generously assumed the child’s name for him.
Obama Acting Like Weak Power in Iran Negotiations
Here’s a thought: If we’re starting negotiations to eliminate Iran’s nuclear program cowering in fear that Iran will walk away from the table, we’re probably not negotiating from a position of strength.
Video: Rand Paul on Diplomacy
People sometimes ask me what my worldview is. My response is that even if you’ve crisscrossed the globe, I’m not sure that the world doesn’t change by the time you return to the same spot twice. I really am a believer that foreign policy must be viewed by events as they present themselves, not as we wish them to be.
Shot Show: Police Officers Explain Why Millennials Make Terrible Cops
Police departments across the country are struggling with staffing shortages as a result of a weak economy, hiring freezes, furloughs, layoffs, and cutbacks to salaries, benefits, and retirement incentives.
Google Announces Contact Lens Glucose Monitor
Google has announced that it is testing a prototype for a contact lens that would help people with diabetes manage their disease.