By: Erick Erickson (Diary)  |  December 20th at 11:09 AM  | 

Later today, the House of Representatives will vote on a major tax increase. This disastrous idea is being pushed by Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Eric Cantor and will do nothing other than put Republicans on record supporting tax increases that should be the sole responsibility of President Obama. Fortunately, groups like Club for Growth and Heritage Action for America are opposing the bill. | Read More »

By: TobyToons (Diary)  |  January 5th at 07:00 AM  | 

So now it seems the executive branch of our government thinks it rules over the legislative branch.  King Obama can now (regardless of what the Constitution says) tell congress that they are officially in recess, so he can appoint the people he wants, without those pesky confirmation votes. As a start, read more background information HERE and HERE. Cross-Posted:  TobyToons.com (Conservative Political Cartoons)