Erik Paulsen’s (R-MN-03) press release foretold the future : “It’s bittersweet to hear that my good friend and colleague has decided to step down from Congress,“ said Rep. Paulsen. “I know this decision did not come easily, but I respect it and wish Gabby and her family all the best. I have a feeling this [...]
With a simple FACEBOOK posting, Representative Erik Paulsen (R-MN-03) echoed the words of Representative Steve King (R-IA-04) who explained his reasoning in declining his chance to run for the Iowa Senate seat : This week, I made a simple device to put toothpaste back in the tube. But a device to put the Leftist genie [...]
The Lakeville Patch reported the sad news : “It’s time for them to start to get serious and raise money. That will be a very expensive Senate race,” John Kline said. “Al has shown he can raise money. He’s got money and he can raise money. Whoever our candidate is, they need to be able [...]
Guns. Yep, it’s a subject that a lot of people take seriously … and if you are rated number 3 in gun violence, how should a state legislature respond ? Well, two Alabama legislators have a plan … State Senators Scott Beason, R-Gardendale, and Roger Bedford, D-Russellville, want to make it easier to carry concealed [...]
Today is GOOD FRIDAY — a solemn day for Christians — a remembrance of crucifixion of Jesus — the ultimate penalty for the “King of the Jews”, accused of “treason” against the government of Rome based on Jesus’ message of the coming Kingdom of God. There was no FOX News to just “Report and You [...]
This week, the Senate Judiciary Committee moved forward legislation on firearms … yet, from the onset, it seems that the issue was not about the Second Amendment but the First. Minnesotans who watched “Hearing on the Assault Weapons Ban of 2013” via CSPAN had to impressed with Al Franken’s statement (advance the clip to 1:26) [...]
We need your help to protect the #2ndAmendment. ReTweet this to let @repjohnkline know you oppose universal background checks. — NRAILA (@NRAILA) March 5, 2013 QUERY : Is the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) –the “lobbying” arm of the National Rifle Association of America — worried that John Kline will buckle under pressure ? If [...]
This week, the House was back in session which meant that there were visitors and legislation to be debated and voted upon. One group of visitors in Washington was for the 2013 National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) Annual Meeting. One of the first orders of business was when College presidents joined with [...]
A rather interesting Courier-Journal Bluegrass poll (that would be Kentucky … which is represented in the US Senate by Republicans Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell) was released this week. Question #13 – Do you support or oppose a law that limits how much ammunition a gun can hold at once ? Overall, Respondents supported it [...]
In December, Erik Paulsen (R-MN-03) tweeted that he had visited 28 schools in 2012 and has already met with students and teachers in 2013 … makes you wonder about John Kline (R-MN-02), the Chairman of the Education and Workforce Committee … does he operate in a “boots-on-the-ground” mode or does he monitor activities from his [...]
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