Todd Akin Not Quitting: ‘Voters Would Reject a Legitimate Idiot’
‘I made a mistake in the words I said, but according to a wise man, stupid is as stupid does’ says Akin WASHINGTON — Rep. Todd Akin (R-MO) … Read more
Congress
New Bill Would Outlaw Certain Types of Science: Michele Bachmann Follows NC Lead
‘God will keep us informed if there’s anything we need to know,’ says the Minnesota representative Republicans in North Carolina’s state legislature have just introduced a bill that … Read more
Snarling Banks
We’re sick and tired of being bullied and stomped on by the Powers That Be in Washington, and by gollies, we’re not going to take it anymore! Hooray! … Read more
New Bill Would Put Legislation Up for Auction, Help Pay Down Debt
‘We already let lobbyists write legislation, so why not make something off it?’ asks Speaker John Boehner Congress is currently debating the “Fair Pay for Fair Laws Act” … Read more
Colbert Report Introduces Online “Better Know a District”
Stephen Colbert augments his long-running TV show segment An all-new feature on ColbertNation.com connects you with U.S. representatives, allowing you to ask them to appear on the Colbert … Read more
What’s this about a free ride?! We PAID for our Social Security!
I saw this rant in an email making the rounds, and it got me thinking: Remember, not only did you contribute to Social Security but your employer did … Read more
Republicans Filibuster Roll Call
GOP emboldened by 41-seat ‘Super Minority’ A Humor Times exclusive WASHINGTON — Claiming to be saving America from the Dems’ “socialist agenda,” Republicans broke historic new ground in … Read more
Obama Signs Bipartisan Health & Economy Omnibus Bill
Super bill aims to solve all problems by requiring Americans to spend like never before A Humor Times exclusive WASHINGTON DC – President Obama signed historic legislation today … Read more
Republicans Not Interested in ‘Popularity Contest’
Say appealing to the masses is undignified A Humor Times special report Faced with declining popularity in the polls and accused of turning their backs on moderate elements … Read more
111th Congress: Members to Sport Corporate Logos
NASCAR-like sponsorships intended to help balance budget WASHINGTON, DC – Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced today that the 111th Congress would be “proudly displaying” corporate logos … Read more
