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Sen. Mike Lee: Judge Gorsuch approaches the law with “fierce independence,” “rigorous opinions”
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, is calling out partisan Democrats who are threatening gridlock on Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. Despite the judge’s impeccable legal record and uncontroversial nomination and confirmation to the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Sen. Chuck Schumer and other Democrats have questioned Gorsuch’s independence. Lee set the record straight in an…
Read MoreTea Party Patriots: Pres. Trump Executive Order on Energy Independence Another Promise Kept
Atlanta, GA – Tea Party Patriots co-founder Jenny Beth Martin released the following statement reacting to President Trump signing a new executive order on energy independence. “President Trump continues to deliver on his promise to roll back harmful regulations imposed by former President Obama. Today’s Executive Order, which rolls back so-called ‘green’ energy regulations that…
Read MoreTea Party Patriots Weekly Report from Washington for 3/26/17
CALENDAR: The House will return Monday, with no votes scheduled before 6:30 PM. The House will stay in session through Thursday. The Senate will return Monday, with the first vote set to take place at 5:30 PM. The Senate is set to stay in session through Friday. LAST WEEK ON THE HOUSE FLOOR: The House…
Read MoreGorsuch’s strong performance even wins over mainstream media, Dems
Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch won over conservatives with his standout record, but his impeccable performance in Senate hearings this week has earned the judge praise from media figures and some Democrats as well. The Washington Free Beacon reported: On CNN, Jeffrey Toobin said it was clear Gorsuch knew more about the law than any…
Read MoreHouse Freedom Caucus members say it’s time to slash entitlement budget
Members of the House Freedom Caucus are encouraging executive leaders in Washington, D.C. to do more to balance our budget, specifically encouraging them to make budget cuts to entitlement spending in an effort to balance our budget and better chip away at our national debt. The Daily Signal has the story: Reps. Raúl Labrador, R-Idaho;…
Read MoreTea Party Patriots Weekly Report from Washington for 3/19/17
CALENDAR: The House will return Monday, with no votes scheduled before 6:30 PM. The House leadership is hoping to be done for the week on Thursday, but they’ve notified Members to be prepared for a late night. The Senate will return Tuesday, with the first vote set to take place at noon. The Senate is…
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