June 18, 2009
Senator John Ensign admits to an affair with a former staffer.
Wired PR News – Republican Senator John Ensign has chosen to step down from his post as a GOP leader. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the senator’s decision was announced the day after an admission that he had an affair with a former […]
May 25, 2009
The GOP has reportedly threatened a filibuster for Obama’s Supreme Court choice.
Wired PR News – A GOP senator has expressed intentions of filibustering the president’s choice for Supreme Court justice if he is not satisfied with his decision. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Arizona Senator Jon Kyl has stated that he […]
March 23, 2009
Republicans in Congress remain pessimistic about Obama’s budget.
Wired PR News – Congressional Republicans expressed a total lack of confidence in President Barack Obama’s budget proposal on Sunday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), GOP leaders predicted complete financial destruction if the spending bill is passed.
Sen. Judd Gregg is quoted as stating of the plan, […]
March 12, 2009
Congress voted to approve a massive spending bill on Tuesday.
Wired PR News – The Senate voted on Tuesday to approve a spending measure that will provide additional aid to fund programs related to energy research, food assistance, and other projects. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Congress granted their approval for a $410 billion […]
March 10, 2009
GOP members express view that the government should let some large banks fail.
Wired PR News.com – Two Republicans in Congress have expressed views that the U.S. should let some large struggling banks fail, as opposed to bailing them out. As reported by Reuters, some, including GOP leaders, Senators John McCain and Richard Shelby have suggested […]
March 3, 2009
Governor Jindal defends his highly criticized GOP response to Obama’s Congressional address.
WiredPRNews.com – In the week following his GOP response to President Barack Obama’s speech to Congress, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal sought to defend his message after receiving widespread criticism. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Jindal stated on Monday, “Look, I get that […]
February 19, 2009
Some GOP governors are reportedly thinking of turning down funds from the stimulus bill.
WiredPRNews.com – Some Republican governors may be taking their opposition to the recently sign stimulus bill too far. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), a few GOP governors may decide to turn down needed federal stimulus money in a move many […]
January 28, 2009
President Barack Obama has reportedly expressed to Republicans that he is open to compromising on his stimulus bill.
Wired PR News.com – President Barack Obama has expressed to Republicans that he is willing to compromise on his highly debated economic rescue package. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), in a series of closed door meetings […]
January 24, 2009
The President seeks support from lawmakers amidst complaints about his economic stimulus plan.
Wired PR News.com – President Barack Obama sought out lawmaker support for his stimulus bill on Friday, which Republicans have denounced as too costly. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the President promised to consider the recommendations of GOP leaders during the […]
December 11, 2008
Wired PR News.com – Republicans strongly opposed the purported deal reached between Democrats in Congress and the White House Wednesday, which many believed would finally be a go after weeks of tough negotiations. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), GOP senators showed overwhelming disapproval of the $14 billion bailout plan, which was stated to […]
