http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/congressmen/ en-us Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:52:56 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049120/posts BASRA, Iraq – A congressional delegation visited the Multi-National Division – South East headquarters in Basra, Iraq, July 21 while on a fact-finding mission during a trip through the area.  Senators Jack Reed, D-R.I., Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., and Barack Obama, D-Ill., arrived at Basra Air Station on an Air Force C-130. They were escorted by Lt. Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, commander, Multi-National Corps – Iraq, and Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph R. Allen, command sergeant major, MNC-I.   The senators met with MND-SE leaders and Iraqi Army leaders, Lt. Gen. Mohammad, commander, Basra operations, and Maj. Gen. Aziz, commander, 14th Iraqi Army... Multi-National Corps – Iraq Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049120/posts#comment Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:52:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1992663/posts Follow the Money: Towards Treason Written by Melanie Morgan    Wednesday, 26 March 2008 And now for our trip in today's Way Back Time Machine.Let's visit Iraq, shall we? That's where three United States Congressmen traveled in 2002, in the days before the Bush administration launched a war to depose Saddam Hussein, sparking a huge controversy.  Following Ben Bradlee's excellent advice to Woodward and Bernstein during the Watergate era to 'follow the money', the Associated Press has learned that Saddam Hussein's secret agents financed the trip towards treason.          "An indictment unsealed in Detroit accuses Muthanna Al-Hanooti, a member of a... MelanieMorgan.Com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1992663/posts#comment Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:33:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1968828/posts BESMAYA — Senator John Ensign (R-NV), Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) and Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) visited members of the Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq and Iraqi military, Feb. 10. The intent of their visit was to meet with U.S. and Iraqi government leaders. The group of congressional representatives visited the Besmaya Range Complex where Iraqi Army Col. Abbas, base commanding officer, provided them with a briefing about the complex. They then viewed the BMP-1 Driver Instruction Course and the M-16 firing range. “I am very impressed with the improvement of military capability,” said Senator Coburn. Coburn participated in the... Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1968828/posts#comment Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:21:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1945007/posts Half a dozen freshman Democrats took to the House floor one late-October morning to cast their lot with Republicans. Their actions went unpunished by the Democratic leadership that day, as they have on many other occasions in recent weeks. The symbolic gesture -- casting nay votes on approving the House Journal, essentially the minutes of the previous day -- would have no bearing on the leadership's agenda. While they overwhelmingly support that agenda, the bloc of freshmen has begun casting votes against such minor procedural motions in an effort, Democratic sources and Republican critics say, to demonstrate their independence from... Washington Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1945007/posts#comment Fri, 28 Dec 2007 03:28:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1911028/posts Congressmen press Justice to test Sandy BergerStill no polygraph as agreed in plea deal, 'national security' at issue Posted: October 12, 2007 1:00 a.m. Eastern © 2007 WorldNetDaily.com Two years after agreeing to a polygraph in a plea deal, former National Security adviser Sandy Berger still has not taken the test, prompting 23 Republican Congress members to demand action by the Department of Justice. The aim is to determine "what documents were stolen and how our national security was compromised," said the letter by Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, R-Calif., to the acting attorney general. Berger – who was placed on probation,... World Net Daily http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1911028/posts#comment Sun, 14 Oct 2007 12:45:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1786712/posts WASHINGTON — Arizona’s congressional delegation split on party lines Friday in the vote over a non-binding resolution on a troop surge for Iraq. The symbolic resolution passed by a vote of 246-182, with six members of the House of Representatives not voting. The state’s Democratic House members — Gabrielle Giffords, Raul Grijialva, Ed Pastor and Harry Mitchell — voted for the resolution. Giffords represents the Eighth Congressional District, which includes Cochise County. The state’s Republican House members — Jeff Flake, Rick Renzi, John Shadegg and Trent Franks — voted against the resolution. On Thursday, Giffords spoke on the floor of... Sierra Vista Herald, Sierra Vista Arizona http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1786712/posts#comment Sat, 17 Feb 2007 23:20:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1786082/posts BOGOTA, Colombia - Five Colombian congressmen, including the brother of the foreign minister, were arrested in a widening scandal linking the country's political class and far-right militias drew closer to the president, local media reported. It was the latest wave of arrests of lawmakers arising from a Supreme Court investigation into collusion between politicians and the militias, who are responsible for some of the worst massacres of Colombia's five-decade civil conflict and a sizable portion of its cocaine trade. Previously, other politicians have been charged with funding the paramilitaries and ordering murders during the civil conflict. Colombian media reported late... AP on Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1786082/posts#comment Fri, 16 Feb 2007 18:50:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1637713/posts USA Citizens Day - July 1st Immigration Control Rally Nationwide Rally on Saturday, July 1st, at noon, at your City HallMay 1st - Million of Illegal Aliens Marched in our StreetsTwelve million illegal aliens demonstrated their political power, and declared May 1st to be A Day Without Undocumented Workers ( illegal aliens ). They boycotted the USA, all US businesses and institutions. Millions of them marched in our streets, carried Mexican flags, shouted "Si se puede!", and demanded new laws from our Congress. July 1st - U.S. Citizens Nationwide Rally for Immigration ControlRally to stop our continuous invasion by... CitizenDay.net http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1637713/posts#comment Wed, 24 May 2006 21:27:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1590178/posts In Dubai, everyone refers to their ruler, Emir Mohammed Bin Rashid al-Maktoum, as "MBR." Just to give you an idea of how he is into tourism not terrorism, here's a quick story. He has closed circuit television in his private office. And what are the cameras trained on? Immigration/passport control lines at the airport. If MBR sees the lines are getting too long, he picks up the phone and orders more personnel to reduce the lines. Again, his focus is tourism not terrorism. The US Navy docks its ships at Dubai more often than at any other non-US port in... To The Point News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1590178/posts#comment Sun, 5 Mar 2006 01:59:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1529904/posts WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A military vehicle carrying three congressmen overturned on a Baghdad road on Saturday night, and two of the representatives, Ike Skelton of Missouri and Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania, were flown to Germany for medical tests. Congressional staffers said on Sunday night the two representatives sustained only minor cuts and bruises in the incident, which occurred at the end of a trip to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with U.S. troops in Afghanistan and meet with military commanders in Baghdad. The third congressman, Georgia Democrat Jim Marshall, was not injured. Murphy, a Republican, told CNN on Sunday night the... Reuters http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1529904/posts#comment Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:20:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1504638/posts Taking the heat By Rebecca Hagelin Oct 18, 2005 Vice President of Communications and Marketing, The Heritage Foundation “In fire, gold is tested,” the saying goes. Just ask Mike Pence. A third-term congressman from Indiana, Pence has been sorely tested lately, enduring a fire that few of us would want to withstand -- and he’s demonstrating that he’s as good as gold. That’s because Pence is largely responsible for the change in attitude we’re seeing in Republican leaders toward spending cuts. Not long ago, they appeared unconcerned about the explosion in growth we’ve witnessed in the size of government over... Townhall http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1504638/posts#comment Tue, 18 Oct 2005 16:15:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1459172/posts H. R. 3352 The Stolen Valor Act of 2005 HR 3352 IH 109th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3352 To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to protections for the Medal of Honor, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 19, 2005 Mr. SALAZAR introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary --------------------------------------------------------- A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to protections for the Medal of Honor, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of... HomeOfHeroes.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1459172/posts#comment Mon, 8 Aug 2005 16:23:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1427665/posts The 278-149 roll call Thursday by which the House rejected an effort to restrict gun manufacturers' exports of high-powered, .50-caliber rifles. A "yes" vote is a vote to pass the amendment restricting the gun exports. A "no" vote is a vote to reject the amendment. Voting yes were 134 Democrats, 15 Republicans and no Independents. Voting no were 65 Democrats, 212 Republicans and 1 Independent. X denotes those not voting. http://www.newsday.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1427665/posts#comment Tue, 21 Jun 2005 22:39:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1425460/posts In a rush to be at the front of those arguing to close the Guantanamo prison facility, Mel Martinez, first term “RINO” senator from Florida, and favorite of the Bush administration in his recent election race against Bill McCollum, who was an “avant garde” terrorism expert with years of experience in the U.S. House of Representatives, placed himself with those who believe Guantanamo must be inhabited by “evil spirits” and should be closed. The problem is that wherever those prisoners go, so will the evil spirits because evil spirits inhabit the prisoners. Is Martinez’s position designed to please his liberal... CHRONWATCH.COM http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1425460/posts#comment Sat, 18 Jun 2005 03:54:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1370535/posts THE "NO-WATER" CAPITOL HILL GANG Friday, March 25, 2005 Fifty-eight congressmen--including five Republicans--voted to deny the reinsertion of Terry Schiavo’s feeding tube last weekend. Even though their votes condemned a disabled woman to certain death, there was no recorded vote. Meet the No-Water Capitol Hill Gang: Sorry, but to see the 58 mug shots you have to go to 58 congressmen who sentenced Terri Schiavo to death CFP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1370535/posts#comment Fri, 25 Mar 2005 15:28:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1362827/posts More than 40 members of the House reported carrying at least $10,000 in credit-card or charge-card debt in 2003 and parts of 2004, according to a survey of financial disclosure reports conducted by The Hill. The findings come as the House is poised to take up a bankruptcy-reform measure that would give banks and credit card companies expanded powers to seek repayment from debtors who file bankruptcy. Opponents of the bill drew hope from the data, suggesting that lawmakers who nurse high-interest debt might be more likely to sympathize with indebted consumers. High credit-card debt is often a factor in... The Hill http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1362827/posts#comment Tue, 15 Mar 2005 01:24:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1358383/posts Sinclair Lewis once wrote, "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying the cross." Meet Senator Rick Santorum (R-Pa.): the poster-child of the Republican neo-conservative movement, champion of 527 organizations and one of President George W. Bush's most efficient assets in the U.S. Senate. The rising star of that brilliant Class of 1994, Santorum has established himself as a fiery speaker and an honest evangelical. A combatant of gay and reproductive rights, he is also known for blurring the line between the separation of church and state, dangerously using churches - and their tax-exempt... The Daily Athenaeum http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1358383/posts#comment Tue, 8 Mar 2005 14:35:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1307422/posts If there's another thread discussing this I would very much appreciate a link - I found nothing in my (admittedly limited) searches. Shouldn't we be rebalancing the power of the House and the Senate (I'm thinking about the Electoral College). When the Constitution was written the ratio of House members to Senators was (roughly) 2.5:1. Today it is 4.35:1. This has the unfortunate effect of magnifying the weight of the popular vote in a Presidential election and eroding the weight of the State vote. It seems the best solution would be to nearly double the population requirement for a Congressman,... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1307422/posts#comment Thu, 23 Dec 2004 18:54:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1306901/posts Departing congressmen cash in for big bucks By MATT STEARNS Posted on Tue, Dec. 21, 2004 Knight Ridder Newspapers WASHINGTON - For many congressmen and senators, Congress is something like the Eagles' song "Hotel California": Members check out, but they never really leave. With the 108th Congress now passed into history, another Washington tradition is playing out this month as departing members of Congress, rather than returning home, trade their years of service for big paychecks from lobbying groups, investment banks and law firms. Rep. Dick Gephardt, D-Mo., is sifting among offers. Rep. Jack Quinn, R-N.Y., will join one of... Mercury News .com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1306901/posts#comment Wed, 22 Dec 2004 23:44:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1303843/posts How long are we going to tolerate senators and congressmen who divulge our most closely-held secrets to the public in search of cheap political gain? We have laws that make those leaks serious federal crimes. We're spending enormous resources on finding out who leaked Valerie Plame's identity as a CIA agent to the press. Leaks that are vastly more important -- and which should be pursued with no less determination and resources -- are regularly ignored because the culprits are sitting members of Congress. These leakers should be thrown out of office and prosecuted. It's been about two years since... The American Spectator http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1303843/posts#comment Sat, 18 Dec 2004 01:02:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1276386/posts The following tribute to two decent Congressmen is posted in FrontPageMag.com's "War Blog" today. TWO CONGRESSMEN I'LL MISS by Ben Johnson FrontPage Magazine In the aftermath of the presidential election, two significant Congressional races have gone unnoticed. Last Tuesday, America lost two representatives who have served their districts and their nation honorably: Charlie Stenholm of Texas and Phil Crane of Illinois. Rep. Charlie Stenholm, D-TX, earned a reputation as one of his party's most responsible moderates. Representing the interests of west Texas, he became the ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee. During his 25-year tenure, he displayed his mainstream... FrontPageMag.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1276386/posts#comment Wed, 10 Nov 2004 16:22:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1254400/posts "For many of us there is little to remember but the promises... of educational and medical aid which was downgraded in priority below bombs and guns" (New Soldier) Kerry Links Iraq War Cost, Domestic Woes - "Now the president tells us we don't have the resources to take care of health care and education here at home. That's wrong." (ABC News) "I think that, more than anything, the New Soldier is trying to point out how there are two Americas." Kerry on Our Allies Kerry on Allies: "We found also that all too often American men were dying in those... Grassboots.org http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1254400/posts#comment Sat, 23 Oct 2004 14:55:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1142768/posts To the Editor: Re "Democrats Criticize Denial of Communion by Bishops" (news article, May 20): With Americans dying every day in Iraq and other pressing issues demanding serious and thoughtful consideration, these religious leaders would have voters use abortion rights as a litmus test for office? Our founding fathers were divinely inspired when they established boundaries between the church and the state. The bishops should support those boundaries by encouraging voters to analyze candidates' qualifications. Should abortion rights be part of the calculus? Sure — along with all the other pressing issues of the day. BRIAN MCCABE North Caldwell, N.J., May... New York Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1142768/posts#comment Wed, 26 May 2004 21:39:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1132697/posts I have now turned off all media. The heavy breathing, sweaty brows and raspy reporting of the "abuse" photos has finally ended my news watching. The picture of the female with the leash, is mild dominatrix swill. The pyramids stuff is easily found in any homosexual porn rags. Yet here we have Senators and Congressmen/women on TV grinning telling in detail the disgusting scene. They scream for Rummy's resignation hoing to make ALL of our military look like pornographers. If the Evil ones can do this then they brunt the WAR CRIMINAL Kerry's achilles heel. Fvie or six out of... me http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1132697/posts#comment Mon, 10 May 2004 14:41:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1107067/posts John Kerry's (search) campaign has said he -- "never, ever" attended a 1971 meeting of the Vietnam Veterans Against the War that debated a plan to assassinate pro-war congressmen, insisting Kerry had resigned from the group months earlier. But it now turns out Kerry was being followed by the FBI at the time, and newly released FBI records indicate Kerry was in fact at that November meeting in Kansas City. Kerry reportedly rejected the assassination plan, and then resigned shortly afterward -- not months earlier. Kerry's campaign now says he -- "had no personal recollection of this meeting ... [but]... www.freepatriot.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1107067/posts#comment Mon, 29 Mar 2004 12:52:45 GMT