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Julian Assange | Michael Avenatti – What a day in news
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any better. Julian Assange was picked up by London police and transported to face what the United States is calling justice for alleged hacks in 2010. On the same day, Michael Avenatti, the porn star lawyer for Stormy Daniels, was indicted on 36 counts of embezzling tens of…
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Walter Jones (R-NC-03) Needs to Stop Pandering Votes Off The Backs of Dead Soldiers
Greenville, NC—Walter Jones, twenty year incumbent, in North Carolina’s third congressional district, tweeted yesterday saying he is opposed to the Pentagon’s “new” plan to let illegal aliens serve in the US military. Well, hot damn, let the balloons go. On its face, it sounds good but hold on a second. Walter should know this isn’t…
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I’m George Fisher and I approved this Teabaggin’ Teabagger Message!
WILSON N.C.—As most of you know who follow my Blog: www.whotheHellisGeorge.com, I am the Communication Director for the grassroots organization: People for the the Ethical Treatment of Voters. PETV was founded by three likeminded individuals: Asa Gregory, Barbara Dantonio and myself. The organization was born out of a local issue regarding the appointment of…
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McCain skips Benghazi briefing, gets testy when questioned by CNN – CNN Political Ticker – CNN.com Blogs
McCain skips Benghazi briefing, gets testy when questioned by CNN – CNN Political Ticker – CNN.com Blog When a top secret security hearing was going on over the Benghazi event, Sen. John McCain of Arizona, held a press conference in the Capitol to call for the creation of a Watergate-type special Congressional committee to investigate…
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Congressman Butterfield Elected First Vice Chair of Congressional Black Caucus
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) was unanimously elected by his colleagues as First Vice Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). As First Vice Chair, Butterfield will hold the number two position in the Caucus for the duration of the 113th Congress, which begins in January. Butterfield is presently Second…
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Butterfield Urges Action on Vital Federal Jobs Training Program
Washington, D.C. – Congressman G. K. Butterfield today urged his colleagues to extend a federal program that helps workers displaced by changes in the global economy. “Without question, the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Workers program has been effective and is greatly benefiting workers and the struggling economy in North Carolina,” Butterfield said. “Given the…