Source: Bloomberg.com news
October 30, 2015
U.S. Avoids Debt Default as Congress Passes Fiscal Plan
Congress passed a two-year bipartisan budget plan that avoids a catastrophic default on U.S. debt, increases spending on domestic and defense programs and ends months of turmoil among House Republicans.
Rand Paul Issues Challenge to Fellow Senators During Fiery Senate Floor Speech Against Budget Deal: 'I Defy You…'
"The establishment in Washington is completely and utterly tone-deaf to the way America feels…"
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Bill to Avoid Default on U.S. Debt Advances in Senate Vote
The Senate advanced a two-year budget plan that would avoid a U.S. debt default just days before the deadline to extend the limit on U.S. borrowing.
Source: Bloomberg.com news
How To Fix the GOP Debates
(Steven Hayward) Ask yourself a series of questions: Why is it that whenever you hear about a speaker having his/her invitation rescinded from a college speaking invitation, it is always the left that complained? When was the last time you heard about conservatives protesting an event or speaker somewhere? Last night, the audience at the GOP debate booed the questioners from CNBC. When was the last time you heard a Democratic audience
Source: Power Line
Chronically Drunk First Settlers Caused Aussie Accent, Professor Says
Let's celebrate with some shrimp on the barbie and a slab of beer!
Via: The Daily Caller
October 29, 2015
Ryan Pledges Change as Speaker of Divided House GOP
Rep. Paul Ryan has been elected as Speaker of the House, inheriting oversight of a fractured Republican party from retiring Speaker John Boehner. Bloomberg's Phil Mattingly reports on Ryan's ascension to the speaker's seat and the legacy of John Boehner. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets." (Source: Bloomberg)
Source: Bloomberg.com news
The Kasich kritique
(Scott Johnson) In the adjacent post I note that John Kasich is bidding to become the media's favorite candidate. This is not a case of unrequited love; the ardor is reciprocated. At MRCTV, Brittany Hughes highlights Katich's take on the CNBC proceedings (video below): "Kasich: 'I was very appreciative' of CNBC moderators." Now that is funny. Let's just say it makes him something of an outlier in more ways than one.
Source: Power Line
Ted Cruz: 'How About A Debate Moderated By Sean Hannity, Mark Levin And Rush Limbaugh?'
The post Ted Cruz: 'How About A Debate Moderated By Sean Hannity, Mark Levin And Rush Limbaugh?' appeared first on DailySurge.
Source: DailySurge
Taylor Swift Would Have to Perform Every Day for Three Years to Pay One Day's Interest on National Debt
Taylor Swift would have to perform at a concert every day for three years just to pay for one day of interest on our nation's debt, according to an analysis from the Daily Signal.
The post Taylor Swift Would Have to Perform Every Day for Three Years to Pay One Day's Interest on National Debt appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Review: Bullock entertains as a ruthless campaign operative
They say timing is everything - or at least a whole lot. And on several fronts, the George Clooney-produced "Our Brand is Crisis," starring Sandra Bullock as a damaged, ruthless political consultant, has absolutely perfect timing.
First, it's election season: Enough said! And second, with all the recent discussion about ...
Meet The JLENS, The $3 Billion, Top Secret Blimp That Ran Amok Across PA
'We just kind of scoffed that he had seen a bird or something...all of a sudden our lights started to flicker and we lost power'
Via: The Daily Caller
Rep. Dave Brat Reveals the Reason He Was Unable to Cast Speaker Vote for Paul Ryan — Here Are the 8 Republicans Who Joined Him
A total of nine Republicans defied the GOP majority in the House speaker election.
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
He's Not the First Student to Be Told He Can't Wear Patriotic T-Shirt — but He Might Be the First to Receive This Specific Reason
"… we cannot just turn a blind eye to that."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
'Jeb Isn't Going Anywhere,' Bush Adviser Says
"This contest isn't about who is the best debater or who has the best sound bites," Sally Bradshaw, a senior adviser to GOP presidential candidate Jeb Bush says in e-mail. "Jeb isn't going anywhere. He'll be himself and continue to show Americans a positive path forward with big ideas for the future" NOTE: Bush's communications director Tim Miller earlier today on CNN downplayed last night's debate Related story: Establishment Candidates Strike Back at Colorado's Republican Debate
Source: Bloomberg.com news
Twitch Expands Further Into Creative Content With The Debut Of A New Section For Artists
The Amazon-owned video game streaming site Twitch is doubling down on what the company says has been a rapidly growing source of non-gaming videos on its site: creative content. Yes: like arts and crafts and music. Today, Twitch is launching a dedicated landing page for this type of content, aimed at increasing video views and improving discovery for streams focused on activities like… Read More
Source: TechCrunch
Mitt Romney on hand for final leg of Paul Ryan's speaker bid
Former GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney will be on hand Thursday to watch the likely ascension of his 2012 running mate, Paul Ryan, to the top constitutional post in Congress.
Mr. Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts, will be joined by his wife Ann and round out a large entourage ...
US Navy Displays Newest Submarine, And It's A Machine Of Absolute Power And Destruction
'The shiniest and coolest thing I've ever seen in my military career'
Via: The Daily Caller
College Dean Accuses Texas Officers of Stopping Her for 'Walking While Black' — Police Claim Dashcam Video Tells a Different Story
"Do I look like a criminal?"
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Lesbian Couple Accuses Officer of Arresting Them for Kissing in Store
"Take it somewhere else."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
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