Veto

John Celock

Kansas Barber Veto Raises Eyebrows

HuffingtonPost.com | John Celock | Posted 04.18.2012

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Vetoes of three bills in Kansas -- including an obscure one relating to licensing barbers -- are raising eyebrows in the state legislature. Kansas...

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The Irrelevance of Mitt Romney

Paul Abrams | Posted 04.17.2012

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Paul Abrams

There is only one thing important to know about Mitt Romney, and we already know it. He has no deep convictions. Without convictions, he is not going to step in front of the machine that brought him the White House, his cherished dream, and say "no."

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The 'JOBS Act' Is a Fraud on America

Frank A. Weil | Posted 04.05.2012

Read More: Veto, Bernard Madoff, American Jobs Act, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, Jobs Bill, Obama, Financial Deregulation, Jobs Act, Republican Jobs Bill, Politics News
Frank A. Weil

How many of those who voted for it knew what was in it? And how many of those who read it connected its provisions to the lessons of the last decade? The answer must be very few.

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Nixon's Clean Water Act Impoundment Power Play

Robin Madel | Posted 05.22.2012

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Robin Madel

You might know that the Clean Water Act was passed by Congress in 1972, with much credit given to Richard Nixon. You might not know that it almost didn't happen because, after it was passed by Congress, Nixon vetoed it.

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The Russia-China Veto: What Next for Syria?

Rajan Menon | Posted 04.07.2012

Read More: Norms, Syria Crackdown, Russia Human Rights, UN Security Council, China Human Rights, Bashar Al-Assad, Veto, Syria UN, Syria, World News
Rajan Menon

The reasons behind the Chinese and Russia veto are clear. Alas, what's also clear is that it will worsen the violence in Syria, which, in turn, will increase the opposition's vengefulness when the regime falls.

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John Celock

GOP Lawmakers Pass Shocking Law

HuffingtonPost.com | John Celock | Posted 01.04.2012

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The Tea Party dominated New Hampshire Legislature on Wednesday overrode the governor's veto to enact a new law allowing parents to object to any part ...

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Can We Trust Republican Motives When Oil Is Involved?

Paul Heroux | Posted 02.14.2012

Read More: House of Representatives, Politics, Unemployment, Keystone XL Pipeline, Payroll Tax Cut, Jobs, Clean Energy, Veto, Barack Obama, Recession, Politics News
Paul Heroux

The Keystone XL pipeline addition to the payroll tax cut bill is a contentious issue, not because it is unrelated to jobs, but because it is hard to trust Republican motives.

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UN Security Council: Don't Let the Syrian Failure Become an Arab Failure

Dr. Peter Wittig | Posted 12.14.2011

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Dr. Peter Wittig

Since spring, a wind of change has been blowing through the Arab world. Last week it again reached the shores of Turtle Bay. But this time it turned into a sudden chill.

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Governor Veto

David Boaz | Posted 11.08.2011

Read More: Veto, Libertarian, Jerry Brown, Sacramento, California, California Politics, Politics News
David Boaz

During his two terms as governor of New Mexico, Gary Johnson got the nickname "Governor Veto" as he vetoed 750 bills sent to him by the legislature. Now California's Jerry Brown is bucking for that title.

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Lucia Graves

House Republicans Take Aim At Environmental Regulations As Debt Crisis Looms

HuffingtonPost.com | Lucia Graves | Posted 09.24.2011

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WASHINGTON -- With eight days until the country officially defaults on its debts, likely sparking a worldwide credit crisis, the House of Representati...

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Historical Context Missing From Debt Ceiling Reporting

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.13.2011

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Chris Weigant

Back in 1995 and 1996, a government shutdown actually happened -- twice. The debt ceiling was not raised, but the country did not default. President Clinton actively used his veto pen, as the Republicans sent him bills that they knew he would not sign.

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Obama Threatens to Veto Bill Expanding War and Restricting Prosecution of Terrorists

Daphne Eviatar | Posted 07.25.2011

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Daphne Eviatar

As House Republicans continue to press for new and expanded war authority, the White House has issued a rare threat to veto any legislation that would needlessly expand the war on terror.

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Two Reluctant Bargainers

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.06.2011

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Chris Weigant

With the possibility of a government shutdown looming, it's hard not to see how uncomfortable both Speaker of the House John Boehner and President Barack Obama are at this sort of bare-knuckles game.

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Killing Fogel Family in Itamar Is Not Acceptable

Daoud Kuttab | Posted 05.25.2011

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Daoud Kuttab

The strong disagreement over settlement doesn't excuse the brutal killings of the family of five in Itamar. If anything this senseless murder should cause genuine commitment from all sides to find an end to the 44 year old occupation in a peaceful way.

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Elise Foley

House Approves Bill With Massive Spending Cuts After All-Night Session

HuffingtonPost.com | Elise Foley | Posted 05.25.2011

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***UPDATED*** WASHINGTON - After an all-night session, House Republicans early Saturday morning passed legislation that would slash $60 billion in ...

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Obama's Veto Is the Wrong Side of History

Daoud Kuttab | Posted 05.25.2011

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Daoud Kuttab

The saying goes that right is might, but apparently when it has to do with Israel, might becomes right.

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Sam Stein

Obama Veto Threat Of GOP Spending Bill Ratchets Up Talk Of Government Shutdown

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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With Reporting By Zach Carter And Elise Foley WASHINGTON -- Just hours after President Barack Obama insisted, in a rare news conference, that "there ...

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State of the Union Predictions

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Weigant

Obama is likely to lean more heavily on "reaching out" to Republicans. He knows full well that if anything legislative is going to get done in the next two years, Republicans are going to have to be on board.

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Why Obama Must Embrace the Veto Strategy

Robert J. Spitzer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Robert J. Spitzer

Barack Obama understands that the country wants a president who acts. And as the new, Tea Party-tainted Congress is spoiling for confrontation, now is the ideal moment for a true veto strategy.

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Medicare Will Enroll 7,000 New Recipients Every Day in 2011

Pearl Korn | Posted 05.25.2011

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Pearl Korn

While the "Chicken Little" Conservatives' shrieking alarms over Medicare's immediate solvency are overblown, the Federal government must address the added strain all of these new enrollees will place on this program.

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Friday Talking Points [142] -- Republican "Doggy-Doo"

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Weigant

We're going to start off with a warning this week: this preamble section is going to be mostly shameless self-promotion and one cheap inside joke. If...

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President Obama: Veto Yes; Pocket Veto, No!

Robert J. Spitzer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Robert J. Spitzer

The Constitution does not give presidents the option of choosing, or worse inventing, a veto method.

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Governor Christie's Family Planning Veto -- New Jersey's Women Take the Heat

Cecile Richards | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Contraception, Governor Chris Christie, Birth Control, Veto, Family Planning, New Jersey, Planned Parenthood, Politics News
Cecile Richards

Gov. Christie vetoed a bill to restore $7.5 million in funding for state family planning services. The funding would have provided lifesaving preventive health care like cancer screenings to women who otherwise cannot afford it.

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Lingle Vetoes Hawaii Civil Unions, Threatens Tax Base And Equal Rights

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 05.25.2011

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Emma Ruby-Sachs

Gov. Lingle of Hawaii is not so stupid as to think that minority rights are fairly treated in majority votes. Her veto of civil unions was a personal decision, a last exercise of power to satisfy a fading governor's religious convictions.

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Oklahoma Abortion Bills Vetoed By Democratic Governor Brad Henry

AP | TIM TALLEY | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Women's Rights, Law, Democrat, Abortion Bill, Ultrasound, Abortion Rights, Veto, Anti Abortion Rights, Brad Henry, Governor, Politics News

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry vetoed two abortion bills Friday that he said are an unconstitutional attempt by the Legislature to ins...

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