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Post by Sailor on Jun 12, 2015 17:04:16 GMT -8
Obama trade push runs aground as House Democrats derail key billIn a dramatic defeat for the White House, President Obama's trade agenda ran aground in the House on Friday as Democrats banded together in opposition despite a personal plea from the president. In a 302-126 vote, the House killed a worker aid bill that was tied to the president's main agenda item -- legislation that would give Obama "fast-track" authority to negotiate trade deals. Without it, the trade push withers for now. The vote marked a stunning blow for the president at the hands of his own party, with Nancy Pelosi and labor unions helping drive the stake into the legislation in the end. Minutes before the vote, Pelosi took to the floor to appeal for a "better deal" for American workers. Afterward, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest called the vote a "procedural snafu," downplaying the drama and voicing hope that a bipartisan majority could eventually be reached. "These kinds of entanglements are endemic to the House of Representatives," Earnest said. More here: www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/06/12/obama-pleads-with-dems-to-keep-trade-agenda-afloat-ahead-critical-vote/
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Post by Sailor on Jun 12, 2015 17:36:06 GMT -8
Sessions: ‘A Vote for TAA Next Week Is a Vote to Send Fast-Track to The President’s Desk’
U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) warns: It appears there will be another attempt by Tuesday to force through new executive powers for President Obama. A vote for TAA next week is a vote to send fast-track to the President’s desk and to grant him these broad new executive authorities. If that happens, it will empower the President to form a Pacific Union encompassing 40 percent of the world’s economy and 12 nations—each with one equal vote. Once the union is formed, foreign bureaucrats will be required to meet regularly to write the Commission’s rules, regulations, and directives—impacting Americans’ jobs, wages, and sovereignty. The union is chartered with a “Living Agreement,” and there is no doubt it will seek to expand its membership and reach over time. Fast-track will not only apply to the Pacific Union, but can expedite an unlimited number of yet-unseen international compacts for six years. There are already plans to advance through fast-track the Trade in Services Agreement, the goal of which includes labor mobility among more than 50 nations, further eroding the ability of the American people to control their own affairs. Americans do not want this, did not ask for it, and are pleading from their hearts for their lawmakers to stop it. More here: www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/06/12/sessions-a-vote-for-taa-next-week-is-a-vote-to-send-fast-track-to-the-presidents-desk/
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Post by 101ABN on Jun 13, 2015 16:39:23 GMT -8
Why would anyone vote to give Obama more power to act unilaterally?
It boggles the mind.
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Post by Sailor on Jun 14, 2015 17:47:24 GMT -8
Not only Obama 101. I wouldn't trust anyone of any party with that kind of power. Obama is out of office in January 2017 and someone else will have that power. Will it be Hillery, Carli, Biden, Walker or someone else?
I wouldn't trust any of the lot of either party with my wallet (which is what this comes down to.)
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Post by warrior1972 on Jun 15, 2015 5:40:58 GMT -8
So, we have a bill where Republicans sided with Democrats, and Democrats sided with Republicans, and the outcome isn't important, or the specifics of the bill, just don't give the Obama Administration any more power no matter WHAT happens. Anything and everything can wait till 2016....?
And, of course, we can fully expect the Democrats to act the same way as the minority Party when a Republican President is elected.
God...
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Post by dustdevil28 on Jul 3, 2015 19:14:19 GMT -8
Last time I checked, the Democrats ARE the minority party.
-DD
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Post by Sailor on Jul 4, 2015 7:03:55 GMT -8
So, we have a bill where Republicans sided with Democrats, and Democrats sided with Republicans, and the outcome isn't important, or the specifics of the bill, just don't give the Obama Administration any more power no matter WHAT happens. Anything and everything can wait till 2016....?
And, of course, we can fully expect the Democrats to act the same way as the minority Party when a Republican President is elected. God... Let me say it again ... I wouldn't trust anyone of any party with that kind of power. Note that I did not specify Obama only. |
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Post by warrior1972 on Jul 4, 2015 7:34:23 GMT -8
So, we have a bill where Republicans sided with Democrats, and Democrats sided with Republicans, and the outcome isn't important, or the specifics of the bill, just don't give the Obama Administration any more power no matter WHAT happens. Anything and everything can wait till 2016....?
And, of course, we can fully expect the Democrats to act the same way as the minority Party when a Republican President is elected. God... Let me say it again ... I wouldn't trust anyone of any party with that kind of power. Note that I did not specify Obama only. Old Sailor, one of my favorite quotes, from one of my favorite men: “No man's life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session.” ― Mark Twain |
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