House of Representatives

April 28, 2013 — Scott Johnson

Lighter than air

Featured image Rep. Hank Johnson is, as they say in presidential nominating speeches, “the man who.” Rep. Johnson is the man who worried that the island of Guam might capsize. In 2010 Johnson expressed concern at a hearing that the planned military buildup on the island of Guam might cause the island “to tip over and capsize.” The testifying naval officer struggled manfully to reassure Rep. Johnson that the island would survive. »
January 3, 2013 — Paul Mirengoff

Meet the new Speaker, same as the old Speaker

Featured image As expected, John Boehner was reelected Speaker of the House. The only suspense was over the exact number of Republicans who would defect (two years ago, he won every Republican vote). In the end, 12 Republicans voted against Boehner, voted present, or abstained. I’m sure that many more harbor doubts about the quality of Boehner’s leadership. However, the Republican caucus must have believed overwhelmingly that the best course is to »