5 of 7 Senate makes history by confirming Loretta Lynch as U.S. attorney general
Loretta Lynch was confirmed as U.S. attorney general on Thursday. All Democrats voted for her. She made history by becoming the first African American woman to hold the post. President Obama said that "America will be better off for it" when talking about her confirmation. However Senator Ted Cruz said that she was unfit for the job and was the only one not to show up for the vote. There has been a lot of firsts for America with Obama, Sotomayor, and now Lynch.
Thursday, April 23, 2015
4 of 7 Man in gyrocopter that landed at the Capitol was tracked for 30 miles
The Florida postal carrier that was flying the gyrocopter, which he eventually landed on the Capitol's lawn, was tracked by security for 30 miles through protected airspace. However, they decided not to shoot him down for fear that tourists on the National Mall might be harmed. It was said that a "lack of communication and some human error" was the reason that the postal carrier was allowed to land on the Capitol's lawn. I watched a video of the man in his gyrocopter on the news, people are crazy.
The Florida postal carrier that was flying the gyrocopter, which he eventually landed on the Capitol's lawn, was tracked by security for 30 miles through protected airspace. However, they decided not to shoot him down for fear that tourists on the National Mall might be harmed. It was said that a "lack of communication and some human error" was the reason that the postal carrier was allowed to land on the Capitol's lawn. I watched a video of the man in his gyrocopter on the news, people are crazy.
3 of 7 Senate approves stalled human trafficking bill, clearing way for Lynch vote
It was a 99-0 vote that moved the chamber past legislation that had been delayed for 6 weeks after the Democrats withdrew their support for the bipartisan bill over an anti-abortion provision. But Senators finally reached a compromise on that provision. Although the matters weren't related, the bill became intertwined with the nomination of Loretta Lynch to be the next attorney general. Her nomination was effected when Senator Mitch McConnell said he would not schedule a confirmation vote on the attorney general nominee until they finished the trafficking bill.
It was a 99-0 vote that moved the chamber past legislation that had been delayed for 6 weeks after the Democrats withdrew their support for the bipartisan bill over an anti-abortion provision. But Senators finally reached a compromise on that provision. Although the matters weren't related, the bill became intertwined with the nomination of Loretta Lynch to be the next attorney general. Her nomination was effected when Senator Mitch McConnell said he would not schedule a confirmation vote on the attorney general nominee until they finished the trafficking bill.
2 of 7 Opponents of gay marriage ponder strategy as issue reaches supreme court
John G. Kallam Jr. is one of six county magistrates in North Carolina to step down rather than condone same sex marriage. Like three quarters of Rockingham County, NC voters, he voted yes when adopting a constitutional ban on same sex marriage. He was shocked however when a federal judge overturned the ban. He was then obliged to perform civil marriages, but he decided to step down instead of going against his faith. As Supreme Court gets ready to hear arguments on same sex marriage, America seems more ready for it than even just a year ago. While about 1/2 of Americans now condone the idea of gay marriages.
John G. Kallam Jr. is one of six county magistrates in North Carolina to step down rather than condone same sex marriage. Like three quarters of Rockingham County, NC voters, he voted yes when adopting a constitutional ban on same sex marriage. He was shocked however when a federal judge overturned the ban. He was then obliged to perform civil marriages, but he decided to step down instead of going against his faith. As Supreme Court gets ready to hear arguments on same sex marriage, America seems more ready for it than even just a year ago. While about 1/2 of Americans now condone the idea of gay marriages.
1 of 7 At New York reception, Ted Cruz is said to strike different tone towards gays
Senator and Republican presidential candidate, Ted Cruz, has positioned himself against same sex marriages. He urged pastors nationwide to preach in support of marriage between man and woman which he said was "ordained by God." However at a reception held for him at the apartment at two gays he struck a different tone about the matter. He even said he wouldn't mind if one of his daughters was gay. He did not however mention his opposition to same-sex marriage, only saying that marriage is an issue that should be left to the states.
Senator and Republican presidential candidate, Ted Cruz, has positioned himself against same sex marriages. He urged pastors nationwide to preach in support of marriage between man and woman which he said was "ordained by God." However at a reception held for him at the apartment at two gays he struck a different tone about the matter. He even said he wouldn't mind if one of his daughters was gay. He did not however mention his opposition to same-sex marriage, only saying that marriage is an issue that should be left to the states.
Monday, April 13, 2015
5 of 6 Obama won't endorse Hilary Clinton just yet
Obama praised former Secretary of State but stopped short of offering his endorsement to former opponent. Saying it was a little too early for an endorsement since she just announced running, but he did say that she was talented, tenacious, is a great friend, and thought she would make a great president.
Obama praised former Secretary of State but stopped short of offering his endorsement to former opponent. Saying it was a little too early for an endorsement since she just announced running, but he did say that she was talented, tenacious, is a great friend, and thought she would make a great president.
4 of 6 Marco Rubio announces he's running for president in 2016
First speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, then U.S. Senator in 2010, Rubio is now running for president. In his announcement he states that "our identity as an exceptional nation is at stake, and I can make a difference as president."
First speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, then U.S. Senator in 2010, Rubio is now running for president. In his announcement he states that "our identity as an exceptional nation is at stake, and I can make a difference as president."
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)