Category: Politics

So Food Labeling is Not Important?

THIS IS A GREAT EDUCATION ON TAKING CARE WHAT WE EAT.. PRODUCT OF ORIGIN MUST BE DISPLAYED ON RETAIL PRODUCTS… BE CAREFUL OUT THERE!  Our Representative VOTED TO REMOVE LABELS after watching this, skip the fish on the menu and…

Americans should be very concerned about a new trade deal …

Dave Brat: Americans should be very concerned about a new trade deal going through Congress by Glenn Beck Program Thursday, Jun 11, 2015 A new trade deal is making its way through Congress, and Congressman Dave Brat has a lot…

The House Passes the TPA, again

Fast Track Trade Promotion Authority, (TPA), is a piece of legislation that transfers Constitutional negotiation powers from Congress to the President.  The President may use this power to negotiate any international trade agreement with any partner the President chooses over…

Boehner Purges Conservatives Who Defy on ObamaTrade Votes

Written by:  William F. Jasper House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) have taken swift retribution against House members who dared to break ranks with “the team” on a rule vote for Trade Promotion Authority…

House Votes to Remove Country-of-Origin Labels on Meat Sold in U.S.

By TENNILLE TRACY Updated June 10, 2015 The House voted late Wednesday to remove country-of-origin labels on beef, pork and chicken sold in the U.S., hoping to prevent a protracted battle over the labels with Canada and Mexico. Wednesday’s 300-131 vote…

Sewage fees spark spirited debate in council

June 5, 2015 By Janelle Patterson – The Marietta Times Marietta City Council presented a unified front Thursday night as members passed a resolution opposing proposed state legislation concerning sewage treatment systems. Heated statements filled the Lookout Park facility, the…