By: obarie (Diary)  |  January 2nd at 08:47 PM  | 

Once again the GOP is coming to the harsh realization that Northeast Republicans cannot relate to their conservative base. At a 2PM press conference, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie slammed Speaker John Boehner and the Republican House Majority for its failure to pass the Hurricane Sandy relief bill. In his statement, Christie expressed his frustration and disgust with the Speaker and Congress for politicizing such | Read More »

By: obarie (Diary)  |  December 17th at 11:05 AM  | 

Via POLITICO last night - A $22,000 trip to Taiwan taken by Rep. Bill Owens (D-Plattsburgh) will be reviewed by the House Ethics Committee. According to House rules, the committee has 45 days to review the request and decide whether or not to launch a formal probe or release the investigation. The committee can extend this review period for another 45 days if necessary. Owens released | Read More »

By: obarie (Diary)  |  December 9th at 05:42 PM  | 

12/1/2012 THIS JUST IN – Sources are saying that Congressman Owens (D-Plattsburgh) will be joining President Obama on his three week, $4 million vacation, courtesy of the American taxpayers…I am still waiting confirmation but will update as soon as possible. In the meantime, a quick observation – With four weeks left before we fly over the “fiscal cliff”, Mr. Owens has stayed true to his | Read More »