Courier & Press: Boehner tells of fight to gain majority in House

on Tue, 08/03/2010 - 12:53
KEY QUOTE: "If Republicans do claim the House majority, Boehner said he would work on three things: restarting the economy, repealing the health care bill and getting serious about spending. 'The administration is going to need money from Congress to…Read More

AP: Democrats on defense in dozens of competitive House races across the country

on Mon, 08/02/2010 - 10:03
Tags: Democrats
KEY QUOTE: "No fewer than 65 House seats across the country — an overwhelming majority held by Democrats — are at risk of changing political hands this fall, enough to bolster Republican hopes of regaining power. ... 'Republicans are on…Read More

Health Law Needs Repeal: Commentary by Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Michael Ramlet

on Fri, 07/30/2010 - 16:34
KEY QUOTE: "The new health-care law is a threat to the health of small businesses. Its heavy dosage of mandates and penalties will be a financial burden, and the law is riddled with hidden barriers to stronger job growth. ...…Read More

The Hill: House Dems mull break on Obama’s tax pledge

on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 12:29
KEY QUOTE: "House Democrats are casting doubt on one of President Obama’s top campaign promises by hedging on whether to permanently extend the tax cuts on families making less than $250,000 annually and individuals making less than $200,000." READ MORE Read More

NPR: Obama Makes Economic Sales Pitch; Who's Buying?

on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 14:15
KEY QUOTE: "Since December, Obama has delivered more than a dozen economic speeches like the one he will give in New Jersey. Yet with his poll numbers dropping steadily, it's far from clear that the campaign is helping the president's…Read More