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Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have just released a full transcript of testimony from a key witness in the investigation of IRS targeting of conservatives — and it appears to confirm that the initial targeting did originate with a low-level employee in the Cincinnati office.
It also shows a key witness and IRS screening manager – a self described conservative Republican — denying any communication with the White House or senior IRS officials about the targeting.

So now we know why Government Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa, convicted felony car thief and arsonist, didn't want to to release the full transcripts—they show everything he's been saying is bunk.

Sentiment: Strong Sell

Bulls-eye Boehner says that this legislation will " not hurt us" in their effort to attract women to the GOP... the old uneducated white male party.

House Republicans on Tuesday make their most concerted effort of the year to change federal abortion law with legislation that would ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches the age of 20 weeks.

The "Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act," expected to pass by a comfortable margin late Tuesday, would be a direct challenge to the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortions up to the time a fetus becomes viable. Fetal viability is generally considered to be at least 24 weeks into the pregnancy.

The measure will be ignored by the Democratic-led Senate and the White House, saying the bill is "an assault on a woman's right to choose," has issued a veto threat.

Even if the policy were to become law, it would almost certainly face a legal challenge. That's a prospect supporters hope for as part of the ultimate goal of overturning Roe v. Wade.

The two sides in the abortion debate agreed at least on the importance of the measure.

Sentiment: Strong Sell

Darryl Issa, a convicted car thief and arsonist, is STILL refusing to release transcripts of interviews of IRS personnel.

There is NOTHING there.

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!

Sentiment: Strong Sell

In a rare act of judicial intelligence, SCOTUS CRUSHED AZ's voter registration requirements.

When all people vote, democracy thrives. When Republicans try to rig elections, democracy dies.

Sentiment: Strong Sell

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, and how is that Hispanic and African-American outreach program going?

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!

Remember that the nation (outside of the old Confederacy) thinks the GOP is racist, out of touch, homophobic, old fashioned, old and too white.

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sentiment: Strong Sell

For poor people with no insurance, this is a bit of a jolt. For those will little or no insurance but working this isn't too bad. And those with insurance will have no changes.

From CNN Money;

Until now, much of the debate swirling around Obamacare has focused on the cost of premiums in the state-based health insurance exchanges.

But what will enrollees actually get for that monthly charge?

States are starting to roll out details about the exchanges, providing a look at just how affordable coverage under the Affordable Care Act will be. Some potential participants may be surprised at the figures: $2,000 deductibles, $45 primary care visit co-pays, and $250 emergency room tabs.

Those are just some of the charges enrollees will incur in a silver-level plan in California, which recently unveiled an overview of the benefits and charges associated with its exchange. That's on top of the $321 average monthly premium.

For some, this will be great news since it will allow them to see the doctor without breaking the bank. But others may not want to shell out a few thousand bucks in addition to a monthly premium.
"The hardest question is will it be a good deal and will consumers be able to afford it," said Marian Mulkey, director of the health reform initiative at the California Healthcare Foundation. "The jury is still out. It depends on their circumstances."

A quick refresher on Obamacare: People who don't have affordable health insurance through their employers will be able to sign up for coverage through state-based exchanges.

Enrollment is set to begin in October, with coverage taking effect in January. You must have some form of coverage next year, or you will face annual penalties of $95 or 1% of family income (whichever is greater) initially and more in subsequent years.

Sentiment: Strong Sell

LGBTQ people have and are free to marry any person of the opposite gender.
What the argument really is: Can the US carry on gender discrimination as the law of the land, and still be constitutional?

No. End of battle, and another conservative loss.

Sentiment: Strong Sell

Droolers, here is my Stump the Chimps for today:

Why is it that conservatives bleat that outlawing guns won't prevent gun violence, but outlawing abortion will stop abortion?

Sentiment: Strong Sell