Archive for December, 2007

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My Top 10 Most Memorable Moments of 2007

31, Dec 2007

Over dinner tonight at home, my wife and I recounted the highs and lows of 2007. Even though there were definitely some low points, overall we had a tremendous year. We both made strides at work (I started a new job at Heritage) and we were once again fortunate to spend many memorable moments with [...]

A ‘Fair’ Review

31, Dec 2007

Missy and I spent Friday night at the Kennedy Center to see “My Fair Lady,” a Christmas gift that made for an enjoyable evening (except, of course, for the downpour that drenched us afterward). Although we knew little about the show beforehand, we both enjoyed the story, music and actors.
The Washington Post has a review [...]

Is Roger Wicker an Improvement Over Trent Lott?

31, Dec 2007

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Roger Wicker, originally uploaded by Rob Bluey.

Sen. Trent Lott’s resignation gave Republicans an opportunity to make a clean break from the big-spending and earmark-loving lawmaker. Unfortunately, I’m not sure things will change all that much [...]

Fred’s Final Pitch

31, Dec 2007

Fred Thompson tells Iowans why they should support him in a 17-minute video on YouTube. It probably comes too late to make a difference, but it’s a nice reminder of what could have been.

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31, Dec 2007

Pearls among swine – Editorial, Boston Globe
Few earmarks are to be found in the text of the $555 billion omnibus appropriations bill that President Bush signed last week.
(tags: earmarks pork congress bush omnibus)

Millions in Earmarks Purchase Little of Use – Robert O’Harrow Jr., Washington Post
The National Defense Center for Environmental Excellence opened its doors in [...]

Mitch McConnell Can’t Fool the Folks Back Home

30, Dec 2007

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Sen. Mitch McConnell at CPAC, originally uploaded by Rob Bluey.

“Senator McConnell Delivers for Kentucky,” read the headline of a Dec. 19 press release from Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell. The veteran appropriator wasted little time [...]

Reconsidering John McCain

30, Dec 2007

John McCain Rally-19, originally uploaded by Michael J Metts.
Few people disliked John McCain more than I did back in May and June, when immigration dominated the headlines and the senator’s support for comprehensive reform nearly sunk his presidential campaign. It’s strange how a few months and a new issue can change one’s perspective. Today I [...]

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30, Dec 2007

Dems Still Trumped by Bush in 2007 – Laurie Kellman, AP
It’s a painful irony for Democrats: In the space of a year, the Iraq war that was the source of party’s resurgence in Congress became the measure of its impotence.
(tags: democrats bush iraq congress)

In Bush’s Final Year, The Agenda Gets Greener – Peter Baker, Washington [...]

New Year’s Resolution for Republicans: End Earmarks

30, Dec 2007

Earmarks were supposed to be a thing of the past for Republicans after allegations of corruption cost the GOP control of Congress in 2006. Throughout 2007, Republicans acknowledged repeatedly that straying from principles had hurt them dearly. But changing their profligate ways proved difficult: Just 14 Senate Republicans voted against the pork-laden omnibus spending bill [...]

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29, Dec 2007

Pork is pork, even when it’s local – Editorial, Roanoke Times
The earmark problem will never be solved as long as legislators like Bob Goodlatte continue to make sure their districts get a fair share of pork.
(tags: pork earmarks congress spending)

Avoiding a hollow force – Kim Holmes & Mackenzie Eaglen, Washington Times
Like a foghorn’s deep, loud [...]


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