November 29, 2009
No one doubts that Congress has the power of the pursestrings, and can choose to fund or not fund projects as it sees fit — within the Constitution, of course. But does Congress have the power to break contracts? The Department of Justice says no and that any contractual obligations between federal agencies and ACORN have to be met, regardless of Congress’ attempt to defund the controversial group:
"He will have to explain to the American people why his vision for bigger government, more spending, and higher taxes will work over the next four years when it hasn't worked in the past three and a half years.” – Sen. Rob Portman on President Obama
Apple's Cook Top-Paid US CEO in 2011: ReportApple chief executive Tim Cook topped the list of the best-paid CEOs in the US in 2011 thanks to stock options that put him more than $300 million above...
politico: .@aburnspolitico notes -- An advocate for legalizing prostitution donated $40K to Obama: http://t.co/nsbQHS3L
thefix: @stephenkruiser thanks! Wait....
memeorandum: THIS JUST IN - A video posted online that shows a former union leader ... (Free Times) http://t.co/k9Rdpt4I http://t.co/Vg00Rr56
washingtonpost: RT @CindyBoren: Joe Paterno's pension, earned over 61 years, totals $13.4 million. http://t.co/Ky46WCys
anncoulter: RT @Drudge_Report: BIDEN BLAMES TEA PARTY FOR BAD ECONOMY... http://t.co/kEeVRTyz