Twice, the House passed legislation banning the use of federal funds to pay for abortions, or to subsidize them through Obamacare and private insurance. The vote comes just three days after the highly publicized and emotionally charged women's rights march following the inauguration of President Trump. This legislation would represent making the Hyde Amendment permanent. The Hyde Amendment is an appropriations rider that's been extended every year since 1976. Though it is likely this legislation […] Read the Full Article »
President Trump Good on His Promise – Day One
President Trump spent his first full business day in office signing three major executive orders, each one was part of the campaign promises he made to American voters last year. Executive Order #1: Immediately withdraw the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a multilateral free-trade agreement between the U.S. and eleven other countries. Even Bernie Sanders spoke out with praise with this statement: “I am glad the Trans-Pacific Partnership is dead and gone,” Sanders said. […] Read the Full Article »