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Congressional Republicans seek details on Obama's school safety plan
Washington (CNN) - Congressional Republicans are seeking more details on President Barack Obama's plan to reduce gun violence in schools.
Congressman Todd Rokita Writes to Obama About Gun Control
Congressman Todd Rokita writes to Obama about gun control as the politician states that Obama’s move to be more aggressive on gun laws is unconstitutional. According to the Military Channel’s Facebook Page, a congressman wrote on behalf of his fellow peers to the president about gun laws as congressman Todd Rokita writes to Obama about gun control. In the letter to President Barack Obama, Rokita states that the overreaction of the federal government will not deter the rights of citizens, including the right to bear arms. Read more at http://americanlivewire.com/todd-rokita-writes-to-...
GOP Leaders Press Arne Duncan on D.C. Voucher Program
Top GOP lawmakers on K-12 issues in the U.S. House of Representatives—including U.S. Rep. John Kline, the chairman of the education committee—are worried that the Obama administration has been throwing "roadblocks" when it comes to student participation in the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship program, which helps low-income students in the nation's capital cover the cost of private school.
School choice backer shares information
Despite an ongoing legal battle, school choice advocates are ramping up their efforts spreading the word about Indiana’s school voucher program.
DOUG ROSS: Uncertainty hurts economy, that's for certain
If Congress and President Barack Obama were serious about wanting to stimulate the economy, the best thing they could do is end the uncertainty over taxes and spending. If you don't believe me, just listen to some local business leaders.
Rokita votes yes on 'no budget, no pay' bill
Lawmakers in the U.S. House Budget Committee voted today to prevent members of Congress from being paid unless they vote on and pass a budget before April 15.
Labor Unions: Declining Membership Shows Labor Laws Need Modernizing
Union density in the American workplace fell to another new post–World War II low of 11.3 percent in 2012. Private-sector union membership fell to 6.6 percent—less than when President Franklin Roosevelt signed the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
Rokita, other Hoosier lawmakers not impressed with president's gun proposals
Most Indiana lawmakers Wednesday criticized the president’s proposals to prevent mass shootings and reduce gun violence. Rep. Todd Rokita, R-Indianapolis, called the plan a “radical overreach by a power-hungry executive branch.”
President calls for stricter gun control
President Barack Obama gave a speech today calling for background checks on all gun sales, whether in stores or at auctions and conventions, as part of efforts to prevent gun violence.
Veterans cemetery restoration bill passes House
With an evening vote that had unanimous bipartisan support in the House of Representatives, Bill S.3202, the Dignified Burial of Veterans Act that passed through the Senate on Dec. 18, passed through the House, meaning it will move on to President Barack Obama for official passage.