http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/13/michael-slager-death-penalty_n_7058514.html?utm_hp_ref=politics&ir=Politics

Michael Slager won't face death penalty if convicted in fatal shooting of walter scott

"A white South Carolina patrolman charged with murder for shooting a black man in the back as he fled after a traffic stop will not face the death penalty if convicted, a prosecutor said on Monday."

Slager was being held in Charleston County jail. If convicted with face 30 years. 

Slager was heard telling the other officer he didn't know why the man was running away according to the camera on the police car. 

"I don't understand why he took off like that," Slager said. "I don't understand why he'd run."

August 2014 Slager used excessive force while stopping traffic in North Charleston. Filed April 10th by Julius the same day of the 50 year old mans death. 

Wilson says Slager and two other officers pulled him from his vehicle, restrained him face-down on the pavement and Slager fired a stun gun into his back.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/13/mark-kirk-black-neighborhoods_n_7056612.html?utm_hp_ref=politics

mark kirk says people drive faster through black neighborhoods

States black neighborhoods are areas he feels people try to avoid during a sit down talk at a Peoria Journal Star interview.

His statement: “I want to make sure we have elected people constantly looking at helping the African-American community,” Kirk said. “With this state and all of its resources, we could sponsor a whole new class of potential innovators like George Washington Carver and eventually have a class of African-American billionaires. That would really adjust income differentials and make the diversity and outcome of the state much better so that the black community is not the one we drive faster through." WOW

He was trying to relate it to the fact that he wanted to lower crime yet it was a poor choice of words. The interviewer did also add the fact that people drive faster because they do not like to see poverty. 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/13/tennessee-suspends-executions_n_7057764.html?utm_hp_ref=politics

Tennessee suspends executions

The Tennessee Supreme Court has suspended executions of convicted murderers calling them cruel and unusual punishment. This halted people from getting executed and that was scheduled for early 2016.

"We're grateful that the Tennessee Supreme Court saw fit to lift these execution dates at least temporarily as the courts are proceeding with all this litigation," Stacy Rector, executive director of Tennesseans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, told The Huffington Post by phone Monday. 

The court may set new execution dates as the anti-death penalty proceeds any further.

Inmates on death row have sued the state because they are calling being ejected with drugs cruel and unusual. 

Electric Chair trails next month and drug injection trials will be held in July.

May 2014 electric chair was a back up to the injections. 

Lethal injection supplies are beginning to be harder to find due to all the multiple bans. 

Since 2000, Tennessee has executed six inmates and exonerated three. (One of those exonerated inmates accepted a deal to plead guilty to a lesser crime in exchange for freedom.)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/13/obama-judicial-nominees_n_7056684.html?utm_hp_ref=politics

Senate Republicans has their first vote on one of President Barack Obama's judicial nominees on Monday night

In a 95-0 vote, the Senate made Alfred Bennett to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Seat was empty for 769 days and a seat so powerful would now be called a "judicial emergency." 

Republicans have not given Obama's judicial nominees very seriously ever since they took Senate. They did not care if it hurt getting theirs either. (cool kinda bc they are standing their ground? lol)

Another Utah judicial nominee is ready for a vote.

Bennett was actually allowed in less time of 207 days. Even less time when Democrats controlled the Senate. 

"President George W. Bush had to work with a Democratic Senate in his final two years in office. By this point in Bush's seventh year in the White House, the Senate had confirmed 15 of his judicial nominees that year."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/13/hillarly-clinton-iowa_n_7055708.html?utm_hp_ref=politics

Hillary Clinton Campaign Insists Iowa Will Be 'Competitive'

"These caucuses have always been competitive, and we're expecting the same thing here" states Hillary Clinton

So far there are no other contenders to run against Clinton besides Lincoln Chafee who was Rhode Islands former governor. 

Potential Democrats--- former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb have yet to declare their intention

Very few Iowan will vote for the listed above. 

Clinton does not want a repeat of what happened eight years ago when Iowans were under the impression she did not enjoy the caucuses. Clinton lost the state to then-frontrunner John Edwards and newcomer Barack Obama.

Matt Paul has "strong ties" with the state's Democratic operation and is leading the Iowan opperation. 

On Tuesday and Wednesday Hillary will be making her rounds in Iowa. Not only in the big cities but the smaller ones as well. 

"You're going to see Hillary interact in much smaller settings than people might expect. She's going to be in coffeeshops,"

Clinton's goal is to show her concern of everyday voters as well. 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/08/florida-global-warming_n_6826824.html?utm_hp_ref=politics

Florida officials were barred from saying 'climate change' once rick scott took power

"Officials responsible for making sure Florida is prepared to respond to the earth's changing climate are barred from using the terms "global warming" and "climate change" in official communications, emails and reports, according to new findings from the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting."

Climate change is a big problem for florida and is predicted to rise 2 ft by 2060. Rick Scott is angering scientists by downplaying the situation. 

Last year, a reporter asked Scott whether man-made climate change "is significantly affecting the weather, the climate."scott said"Well, I'm not a scientist." (why does he wanna avoid that..?)

He says openly he doesn't believe in climate change. People are saying he needs to start worrying by protecting the state. Sea levels rising will begin to cause problems in the future. 

The agency's press secretary told the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting that "DEP does not have a policy on this." The governor's office similarly said, "There's no policy on this."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/08/obama-international-womens-day_n_6826596.html?utm_hp_ref=politics

Obama marked International Women's Day on Sunday by calling for equality for all women, saying that it was "simply a matter of right and wrong."

He said the treatment of women has been a great injustice. 

the description below basically states the women give great additions to the world and that they are not given enough credit for all that they do. He also says that their value and the way that they are actually treated is an injustice. 62 million girls who should be in school are not, millions are are risking their education. He said if women were treated equal to men then the world would be a safer, more stable, and more prosperous. 

Read Obama's full statement on International Women's Day below:

"As half the planet, women make immeasurable contributions to our world. They are entrepreneurs, farmers, educators, scientists, artists, soldiers, mothers, heads of state -- the list is endless. Without them, economies would collapse, political systems would deteriorate, and families and communities would fall apart. Yet in too many places, women are treated as second-class citizens. Their abilities are undervalued. And their human rights -- the right to learn, to express themselves, to live free from violence, to choose whether and whom to marry -- are routinely violated. 

This gap between women’s inherent value and how many of them are treated every day is one of the great injustices of our time. On this International Women’s Day, we recommit ourselves to closing that gap. 

That means supporting girls’ education. Right now, 62 million girls worldwide who should be in school aren’t. Millions more are at risk of losing their access to education. This week, Michelle and I announced an initiative called “Let Girls Learn,” to help dismantle the barriers -- economic, political and cultural -- that stand in the way of girls who want to learn.

I’m convinced that a world in which women and girls are treated as equal to men and boys is safer, more stable, and more prosperous. Beyond those tangible benefits, this is simply a matter of right and wrong. Women and girls are human beings, full and equal in rights and dignity. They deserve to be treated that way, everywhere, every day. My Administration will continue working to make that vision a reality."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/08/dianne-feinstein-hillary-clinton_n_6826790.html?utm_hp_ref=politics

Dianne Feinstein wants hillary Clinton to 'Step up' and address email controversy

Top Senate Democrat who has pushed Hillary to run for office says she is hurting herself more if she doesnt release her private email she used when contacting the Senate and urges her to make it public. 

"What I would like is for her to come forward and say just what the situation is. Because she is the preeminent political figure right now. She is the leading candidate, whether it be Republican or Democrat, for the next president, to be the next president" says Dianne.

Hillary tweeted, "I want the public to see my email. I asked State to release them. They said they will review them for release as soon as possible."

Bill Clinton was asked if he thought his wife was being treated fairly on the top and he declined to speak about it for the news. 

Now it is being said that there are emails missing from Clintons email. 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/08/bloody-sunday-selma-march_n_6826932.html?utm_hp_ref=politics&ir=Politics

Bloody Sunday anniversary commemorated with March across Selma bridge

A reenactment of Bloody Sunday March occurred this Sunday. As a part of all the events to help remember the 50th anniversary if a turning point in the civil rifts movement.


Some people who participated Sunday wee also going to march on Monday to Montgomery for the route of Martin Luther king jr.

President Obama visited Selma on Saturday "in acknowledgement of ongoing racial tension and attempts to limit voting rights, declared the work of the US Civil rights love my advanced but unfinished"

We remeber the 18 year old Michael Beown who was killed by the white police officer in Madison, Wisconsin during this time therefore sparking protests there as well.

"What happened on that bridge has changed America forever" says a Georgia democrat

(This is cool because I was in bham during this time and there was a ton of traffic bc they stopped traffic for Obama.  HA)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/08/iran-nuclear-deal_n_6826430.html?utm_hp_ref=politics

Obama says he'll walk away from deal if Iran can make a nuclear bomb.

Obama stated "if we cannot verify that they are not going to obtain a nuclear weapon, there's a breakout period so that even if they cheated we would be able to have enough time to take action, if we don't have that kind of deal, then were not going to take it."

On behalf of Obama Secretary of State john Kerry is negotiating a deal to help out Iran in exchange for Iran to make their government limit nuclear action.

Obama goes on to say that he wouldn't make if deal if he could verity that Iran isn't making weapons.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the potential deal. He thinks that it enabled Iran to have a "vast nuclear infrastructure, which mtsnd a very short breakout time to the bomb"

He goes on to say it's bad bc Iran has fooled inspectors so there is no real way of knowing if there is weapons or not.

"The better deal is to increase the breakout time, to limit Iran's infrastructure and secondly to condition the lifting--link the lifting of restrictions on Iran's nuclear program in the future to Chang in Iran's behavior"

American sniper trial halted due to ice storm

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/23/texas-trial-for-american_n_6735210.html?utm_hp_ref=politics

The Texas trial of a man charged for shooting former US NAVY SEAL Chris Kyle was halted Monday due to a nice storm.

Eddie Ray Routh is accused if shooting Kyle and kyles friend Chad Littlefield. Took place southwest of Fort Worth in February 2013.

Defense attorneys are trying to find him innocent by reason of insanity. "Routh had paranoid schizophrenia and showed signs if psychosis that could not be faked" said a psychiatrist called by the defense.

Prosecutors are seeking life in prison without parole. Say Routh was aware if what he was doing and says the psychologist who testified did not meet states legal definition of insanity and was faking it.

Considered by many in Texas as a hero. Now in a movie "American Sniper" which was nominated for six Academy Awards.

Routh served with US marines in Iraq and Hautu and had been admitted to Veterans Affairs hospitals after his service for mental illnesses.

Prosecutors contend that Routh was a heavy drug user who smoked weed, dipped in formaldehyde before shooting the two men, and cannot escape bane for his drug use.

Anti-Abortion Lawmaker Clearly Doesn't Understand Female Anatomy

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/23/idaho-lawmaker-abortion_n_6738550.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

Republican lawmaker in Idaho was asked if women can swallow a small camera to conduct a gynecological exam with a doctor.

Idaho rep Vito barbieri posted a question to a Dr. Named Julie Madsen, testifying the bill that would "ban doctors from prescribing medication abortion via webcam unless they have examiner the woman in person. Madsen had to explain to Barbieri that swallowed items, like pills do not land in the vigina"
(Oh my god what an idiot)

Proponents of the bill said making medication abortion more difficult to access would give women the ability to change their minds and have time to think ab it.

Lindsey Graham calls for republicans to end immigration standoff with Obama

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/22/lindsey-graham-calls-for-_0_n_6730428.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

(Cool bc it goes along w my article before)

senator Lindsey Graham called on republicans to abandon the congressional standoff with President Obama over immigration policy and funding the department homeland security.

GOP has resisted calls to fund the agency because they object Obama's recent actions making the department of unfocumented immigrants less of a priority.

Federal judge in Texas recentky imposed "an injunction against implementing the reforms, which would allow millions of undocumented immigrants to continue living in the US without being harassed by law enforcement"

On ABC graham said, he agreed with the judge and called in Republicans to support.

House Repubkicans passed a bill to fund DHS but no chance of enactment due to Obama saying he would veto it.

Graham goes on to say that "he would seek to fix immigration rather than tell about it if he were president"

He's exploring a 2016 presidential bid!!!

Obama warns security funding lapse would hurt economy

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/23/obama-warns-us-security_n_6737534.html?utm_hp_ref=politics

Earned in Monday that partial shutdown of the department of homeland security would suspend for for more than 100,000 border patrol, port inspection and airport security agents.

Obama states that it will have a direct impact on your economy. Also that national security works hard to keep us safe.

This Friday the spending will expire unless Congress approves funding. A new $39.7 billion budget for the department is stalled in Ckngress over republican-authorized provisions to "block any spending on Obamas recent executive orders that life the threat of deportation from millions of undocumented immigrants"

Republicans who control the US senate will push for the fourth time to advance the measure. It needed more votes than it received from democrats. Even if it passed Obama would veto it unless immigrant restrictions were stripped

Aides to senate and house declined to outline lawmakers next steps.

Ron Johnson, senate a Homeland Security and gov affairs committee chairman said "responsible members of both parties ust work together to find some way to find DHS without further delay"

Rudy Giuliani: "I didn't indend to question Obamas heart"

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/22/rudy-giuliani-obama-love_n_6732212.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

Rudy Giuliani made comments regarding the presidents love for America.

He states he that his point was to show how his words and actions effect the morale of the country. And how the effect will damage his performance.

He goes on to say "his inability or disinclination to emphasize what is right with America". Supporting republicans views. He also was frustrated with the fact that Obama is not giving enough support for allies like Israel and Ukraine.

He says "I bear him no ill will, and in fact think that his personal journey is inspiring and a testament to much of what makes this country great"

He was also angry at the fact that he said that the US "tortured people in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 2001 because it "undermined those who managed successfully to protect us from further attack"

Homeland Security Chief Say 30,000 Will Be Furloughed If Department Shuts Down

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/08/homeland-security-shutdow_n_6639720.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

Jeh Johnson said that he would have to let go at least 30,000 workers if Congress doesn't fun his department by the end of February. Johnson says, "in these challenging times we need a fully funded Department of Homeland Security." And goes in to say this is not something to make light of to CNN.

He said that it was wrong and not to "particularly effective to require people to work without pay". He then says that 80% if his workforce would have to be furloughed.

Johnson said he has been working everyday with Republicans and democrats to help fund this department of homeland security.

The standoff in Congress is over if DHS funding bill should include riders to the end or Obama's executive actions to defer deportations for various groups of undocumented immigrants.

House passes this bill. Filibustered 3 times by the Senate by Democrats. Will face veto through President even if it makes it through the chamber.

DHS currently employs 230,000 individuals.

Styles Differ, But US Presidents Make Fitness a Priority

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/09/presidential-fitness_n_6644108.html?utm_hp_ref=politics

Ted Vickwy was the director of the White Houses Athletic Center during presidency of GBB and Clinton. Vickey said each made it a probity to stay in shape/fitness.

Says that Clinton enjoyed running out of the gates talking to people while Bush did not and also enjoyed speed golf.

Bush used it to "manage his day". Vickey installed a folding treadmill on Air Force One so he could work out on a trip to Colombia.

A room near the Lincoln bedroom was changed into a fitness center.

Vickye was called to provide an elliptical and tower, bike and to have it delivered the next day. Bush also encouraged his staffers to workout throughout the work day.

It has been shown from a fitness expert that research showed that the exercise Brigitte's these two presidents. Helping with high stress and helping avoid depression/burn out.

Vickye left in 2005 yet is still a huge supporter of fitness he says, "I know President Barack Obama is big on basketball". Going on to say he also enjoys golf and brought his personal trainer from Chicago with him.

Growing Economy Good News For Obama

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/09/economy-obama_n_6644178.html?utm_hp_ref=politics

Americans have had a slight improvement on their views on Obama in the past two months. Positivity on the Heath of the economy. 47% approved of how he was doing his job aposed to 41% in December. 51% on how he handles unemployment-used to be 44%. Half say economy is good-used to be 41%. 2013 it showed only 1/3 thought economy was good. Only 35% poll that their family has improved and recovered in the "recovery".

It has been said the the trend of Obamas acceptance from the people will continue. His approval eating will not raise muh more above 50%.

Showing job improvements-"more people are getting back in the labor market", "more people are actually looking for work", "more people are quiting their jobs", "the unemployed are spending less time out of work".

Jeb Bush (republican candidate) is taking slight lead. 16%
Rand Paul in second w 13%
Scott walker 12%
Hillary Clinton is doninating her potential democratic rivals.

People are not paying much attention to the early voting.

Technology has helped provide away for everyone's views to be known politically. Yet it can make it harder for political pollsters to gather and measure public opinions w precision or consistency.

Obama Says Rape is 'Not okay- And It Has To Stop' in Grammys message

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/08/obama-grammys-rape_n_6641922.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

(I am obsessed w the Grammies and found this and the talk about no more abuse was very dramtic for the Grammys)

He says on a recording "it's not okay- and it has to stop"
Going on to say that it was on us to "create culture where violence isn't tolerated, where survivors are supported, and where all our young people-men and women- can go as far as their talents and their dreams will take them"

"It's on us" is something he is using for his public awareness campaign. Trying to "end" sexual assault at college campuses by enlisting support of sports stars/celebs. Asking fans to contribute to the effort.

In the video 1/5 women have been raped 1/4 have experinced domestic violence.

I was confused how contributing to this campaign would actually stop anything.

District of Columbia Holds Hearing on Marijuana Sales

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/09/dc-marijuana-sales_n_6643538.html?utm_hp_ref=politics

District of Colombia city council members begin to weigh a bill to legalize pot and regulating it's sale.

Hearing comes right as congress has a deadline to reject the ballot or not although it's been approved by Washington voters.

This regulation act would legalize possession and sale of small amounts of marijuana and permit up to have 6 plants.

65% approved for recreational use. Yet faces oppositions from congressional republicans. Congress does have oversight of District of Columbia and the congressional review period for Initiative 71 runs out end of February.

A woman who just took office last month, bowser, says she wants to try to work w congress and enforce what the voters wanted.

Chairman Phil Mendelson says that by end of March there will be no way to buy pot illegally.

Obama has alllwed District of Cumbia to spend funds on legalization freely.

City is the lightest on pot possessions yet still under federal law it is illegal.

Shown that last year Alaska and Oregon made it legal for adults.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/25/sarah-palin-iowa-speech_n_6543762.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

Sarah Palin's Bizarre Iowa Speech gets thanks--from the democrats.

After declaring she is "seriously interested" in running for president in 2016. She then delivers a confusing speech. She spoke at the Iowa Freedom Summit in Dea Moines on Saturday. She states, "things must change for our government. Look at it. It isn't too big to fail. It's too big to succeed!" That in itself confused me. She also stated "so much is at stake and we can't afford politicians playing games like nothing more is at stake than, oh, maybe just the next standing of theirs in the next election." This I thought was good considering we had talking about elections and once your elected you just worry about the next election.

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/6523560

Mitt Romney, Jeb Bush to meet privately in Utah

Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney, the leading potential republicans, are now competing behind the scenes for support among the party loyalists, are going to meet in Utah. Jeb Bushs spokeswoman, Kristy Cambell is saying that the governor of Florida is excited to speak with Romney again as they have planned to for awhile. Romney announcer he is considering a third presidential campaign...a month after Bush declared he was considering. The Utah meeting will have we many potential candidates put together and be ready to trek to Iowa for the Iowa Freedom Summit. They are to speak in Des Moines. Bush and Romney are competing for support from the est. part of the Republican Party. This meeting will give the two a good look on their decision to run in 2016 or not.

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/6524736

Elizabeth Warren explains how anti-obamacare bulk is corporate welfare

Elizabeth argues in a hearing that a bill would redefine a full time work week under affordable care act as 40 hours instead of 30 actually amounts to a break do corporations. She argues that the businesses must provide Heath care to only employees who work 40 hours a week or more rather than 30. A few replublicans and democrats agree with the bill saying that the 30 hour standard offers an incentive making them cut workers hours to get around obamacare which gives full time employees insurance. It has been made low key that it has been suggested businesses have not shifted workers to part time so they can avoid the obamacare rule. Part time work has called since the law was passed. Congressional Budget Offuce report found that the standard from 30 hours a week was shifted to 49 hours a week. This leads to many workers being at risk of having their hours cut.  CBO proposed legislation would rise  the need to cut workers hours from 40 hours to a little below. This makes  a probability that 1 million workers could lose their insurance.  This bill would make a burden come I to taxpayers as opposed to companies  who have the burden now. She says "big corporations would get to cut health benefits for millions of workers, and push people out of their employer insurance plans. Some people will lose their health insurance all together. Other would be pushed onto federal programs, expanding the reach of Obamacare,and taxpayers would get stuck with the tab." These are a list of all of the repercussions.

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/6525490

House Passes Anti-Abortion Bill On Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

The house decided to bass a bill HR 7 that bans the use of federal money for abortion and restricts women to have private health insurance plans that includes abortion coverage. The bill is directed at federal funding yet it is including private insurance. It also has made it to where Medicaid an deny small businesses tax credit which they currently receive through the affordable care act. Democrats tried to  sink the bill yet the republicans rejected the motion and passed the bill.  Republicans skipped the committee process and brought the bull to the floor. Substituting the bulk they were going to vote on Thursday, a ban on abortiins after 20 weeks  of pregnancy. Bill was tabled do to the exceptin of rape. Meaning to woman would have to report the rape to the police and order to qualify.  The White House said that if the bill passes the Senate that the president will veto it.

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/6523184

Argentina's President Fernandez Says: Death of Prosecutor Alberto Nisman was not a suicide

Death of prosecutor investigations the bombing of the Jewish Community center was not a suicide. A man named Alberto Nisman was the lead investigator of the 1995 attack of AMIA Jewish center that killed 85 people. The man was found dead in his appartmebt one last Sunday with w 22 caliber pistol next to him. Fernandez was accused of trying to devil the investigation. government said 2 key witnesses with Nisman's case against Fernandez had falsely presented to him as state intelligence agents. She said "they used him while he was alive and then they needed him dead." Although they never said who killed/no ones been arrested. People are pointing at Fernandez and her government. Thousands have protested for Jusice for victims of the bombing/demanding answers of death. Argentine courts accused a group of Iranisnd of planting the bomb. Nisman charged that Fernandez oped a secret black channel to Tehvsn to cover suspects. She was pushing for good terms with Iran for the grains-for-oil deal that would close it's $7 billion per year energy deficit. Government did messed charge as ridiculous.

Foreign Policy Cooperation w Congress Has Limit: Iran

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/01/12/us/politics/ap-us-united-states-iran-sanctions.html

UN ambassador for the US Said that further opposed sanctions on Iran will weaken existing sanctions and more than likely end all negotiations will end the advance for Iran's nuclear program.

If they impose don't new sanctions with Iran then they will maybe start working back with their nuclear program.

For example,  Cuba negotiation was a success and that is what is should be modeled as with the Iran situation. Cuba Communist released 53 prisoners as promised under the negotiations with the US to reestablish diplomatic ties.

Deciphering Obamas Chemistry with Congress_ or Lack of it.

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/01/12/us/politics/ap-us-obama-chemistry-with-congress.html

Washington says......."he hardly ever calls. When he does, it's all business"
Republicans have less chemistry. Although, GOP congressional leaders  do not try to be close with the President either.

Republicans show up to the White House upset with him already over Obamas veto threats and go in it alone policy moves.

Obama try's to reach out by having dinners ect...but due to the Republicans now being the majority  there is just not really much hope for harmony between Obama and the minority.

The democrats can try as hard as they want to but it seems they just will continue to not have a voice due to  the stubborn relationship between the two parties.

Obama has even gone to the extent of inviting John Boehner to go golfing who loves the game of golf yet it was an outing that has never been repeated.
Quite frankly Boehner took it as a jab for the White House to be able to veto threats.

Prosecutor in NY chokehold Case Running for Congress

 http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/01/09/us/ap-us-donovan-congress.html

The New York prosecutor who was in charge of handing the case where a black man who was being arrested by a white police who supposedly killed the black man (Eric Garner) by choking him to death. Now the prosecuted is running in a special election for Congress.

It has been told by a district attorney that this man is seeking endorsements of the Republican , conservative, and independence parties. When this was announced the  district at tourney never mentioned that the prosecutor was in charge of that specific case.

About the Case

The reason for the policeman was arresting the black man was for him selling untaxed cigarettes but the problem is that in a video that was taken  by a bystander revealed that Garner was gasping "I can't breathe "

Staten Island grand jury decided not to indict the policeman and the death of Garner.

The district attorney says that the officer was cleared and that the jury said "no reasonable cause".

Back to the election.

There is no date the special election and this is to be chosen through parties or through petitions.

The US Business Lobbyist: Congress immigration Fix Possible in 2015

http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2015/01/14/us/politics/14reuters-usa-immigration-business.html

On Wednesday the top business bobby head said that he believe Congress could resolve US immigration this year.

Chamber of Congress President Tom Donohue says that there honestly is more agreement on the subject than Americans think. He also states that it it is in the best interest for both political parties go act before the next election and that before this year ends there is a possibility for a resolution.

Keeping a Promise

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/13/opinion/keeping-a-promise-to-afghans.html?_r=0

There is talk about weather the US kept their promise to Afghan military interpreters who were offered to come back and live in the American to recognize what a great justice they had served to the US.  It says that congress had started specual visa programs for those linguists in 2006 yet only a small amount of petitions that were submitted on their behalf were approved.

Within the last two years John Kerry(Secretary of the State) has worked to review process and approve a higher percent to be approved for these cases.  12,000 Afghan linguists have pending applications and the State Department can only issue 4,000 within the next two years:-(  this could have not happened if the Washington bureaucrats had operated better.

In 2010 and 2011 only a few dozen Afghan linguists were allowed to immigrate. American officials in Kabul looked at the program  as something that could only get worse sending a message about how the war was going. In fact many linguists  actually received rejection letters telling them they were as "suspected threats" with  nothing to back that up.

6,500 visa slots that congress set aside expired which left the Afghans in a stand still unable to return to their homes.  Finally there were service men and women who lobbied reps in congress to get help. Last year they were able to extend the program  allowing  the 4.000 slots. John McCain and  Jeanne Shaheen championed the cause.

Soon the White House will present a  budget request to Congress allowing  new visa slots to be made. If the US  fails to give the linguists this deserving shot at a new life then they will fail to keep their promise and add a  "shameful chapter to the legacy  of a war that has been grim enough for Afghans".