HHS Secretary Becerra in Irvine Today
US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra will be in Irvine this morning for meetings on mental health and behavioral health issues from the […]
Xavier Beccera
It Actually May Not Be So Bad
Or it could be worse. But hear me out. The House. Incoming committee chairs are so polluted by donations from the companies/industries they affect/oversee/regulate that legislation originating in the House will likely be as besotted as the new chairs. John Boehner, by all accounts, built his reputation on pragmatic compromise.
$#*! We Missed
The previous entries in this occasional post were called Bits and Pieces. Frankly, that title didn’t fully suit the content. Truth is, even the most […]
Kagan is Confirmed to the Supreme Court
 Elena Kagan has been confirmed by the Senate and will become the fourth woman to serve on the US Supreme Court. MSNBC is reporting […]
The Opposition Begins
…with a whimper. The National Review’s Ed Whelan posted criticism of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan today. The money quote: Kagan … is such […]
U.S. Solicitor General Elena Kagan Nominated to Supreme Court
Widely regarded as one of the nation’s leading legal minds, Solicitor General Elena Kagan has forged a path-breaking career in the law and in government service, distinguishing herself throughout by her penetrating intellect, unwavering integrity, sound judgment and prodigious work ethic. Her family taught her the value not just of education, but of service, and instilled in her an understanding of how the law affects the lives of working Americans.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Anti-Animal Cruelty Law
The Supreme Court struck down a federal law banning depictions of animal cruelty on Tuesday. The 1999 Depiction of Animal Cruelty Act was too broad allowing for prosecution of even hunting magazines. The Humane Society intends to pass a more targeted law to stop the commercialization of animal cruelty.
Hillary Clinton for the Supreme Court
There’s a lot of name dropping over who will be President Obama’s next Supreme Court Justice. I think the perfect candidate is Secretary of State […]
ABC Poll: 80% Oppose Supreme Court’s Citizen’s United Decision
Yesterday, ABC News Director of Polling Gary Langer wrote about their latest poll regarding the Supreme Court ruling in the Citizen’s United case. In short, […]