Washington 2-Step Around Using Drones and Rand Paul Filibuster
Today in Washington, D.C. - March 7, 2013
The House only met in session for 5 minutes today. Yesterday, the House passed (267-151) H.R. 933 — "Making appropriations for the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013. Another House initiated continuing resolution since the Democrat run Senate has not complete a budget. However, the White House has indicated they want even more money.
In a historic moment echoing the Senate’s great history of long, passionate speeches, early this morning, Ran Paul ended his nearly 13 hour filibuster of the Senate. Rand caught the support of conservatives and even of liberals who understood the critical issue of protecting all American citizens against violation of due process under the law as guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution verses allowing the White House, regardless of who is president, from using drones to kill Americans in the Unites States of America. The issue lit up Twitter with many using the hashtag #standwithrand.
As a result of his filibuster, Attorney General (Eric Holder) today was forced to issue a letter stating that the Obama administration will not use military drones to attack American citizens on U.S. soil. And, White House press secretary Jay Carney told the press that President Obama "would not use drone strikes on American citizens on U.S. soil." Unfortunately, some of the old guard in both political parties in the Senate evidenced a need to chastise Dr. Paul's filibuster. Fortunately, they have also painted themselves with very large "defeat me" signs because they are showing little regard for the concerns of American citizens.
The Senate then reconvened again at 10 AM and resumed consideration of John Brennan to be Director of Central Intelligence. There was question on Brennan with a former career in intelligence being approved. Shortly before 3 PM the Senate confirmed him with a vote of 63-34. The issues have been with the actions of his boss, President Obama.
Yesterday, Democrats failed to get the 60 votes needed to move forward on the nomination of Caitlin Halligan to the DC Circuit Court of Appeals. As in the past, Republicans expressed serious concerns with Halligan’s controversial record on 2nd Amendment rights, terrorism, and questionable lawsuits.
Tags: U.S Senate, Rand Paul, filibuster, drone strikes, on Americans, Brennan confirmed, Cia director, Caitlin judicial nomination blocked To share or post to your site, click on "Post Link". Please mention / link to the ARRA News Service. Thanks!
The House only met in session for 5 minutes today. Yesterday, the House passed (267-151) H.R. 933 — "Making appropriations for the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013. Another House initiated continuing resolution since the Democrat run Senate has not complete a budget. However, the White House has indicated they want even more money.
 |
| Sen. Rand Paul Filibusters Gov't Use of Drones to Kill Americans |
As a result of his filibuster, Attorney General (Eric Holder) today was forced to issue a letter stating that the Obama administration will not use military drones to attack American citizens on U.S. soil. And, White House press secretary Jay Carney told the press that President Obama "would not use drone strikes on American citizens on U.S. soil." Unfortunately, some of the old guard in both political parties in the Senate evidenced a need to chastise Dr. Paul's filibuster. Fortunately, they have also painted themselves with very large "defeat me" signs because they are showing little regard for the concerns of American citizens.
The Senate then reconvened again at 10 AM and resumed consideration of John Brennan to be Director of Central Intelligence. There was question on Brennan with a former career in intelligence being approved. Shortly before 3 PM the Senate confirmed him with a vote of 63-34. The issues have been with the actions of his boss, President Obama.
Yesterday, Democrats failed to get the 60 votes needed to move forward on the nomination of Caitlin Halligan to the DC Circuit Court of Appeals. As in the past, Republicans expressed serious concerns with Halligan’s controversial record on 2nd Amendment rights, terrorism, and questionable lawsuits.
Tags: U.S Senate, Rand Paul, filibuster, drone strikes, on Americans, Brennan confirmed, Cia director, Caitlin judicial nomination blocked To share or post to your site, click on "Post Link". Please mention / link to the ARRA News Service. Thanks!
Posted by Bill Smith at 2:40 PM - Post Link
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home