Optimism On Transportation Bill

Mr. Rubio, this is how Washington works. You need to wake up.

Is the Bill of Rights — made up by the first 10 amendments to the U. S. Constitution — the foundation of American liberty? So we are told by civil libertarians on the left alarmed by government surveillance programs, and by opponents of gun control on the right. The truth about the Founders and the Bill of Rights, however, is quite at odds with modern civil libertarian mythology.

Obama's job approval over time at HuffPost Pollster Pew (.pdf) In a second term marked by a series of controversies and little legislative success, President Obama’s job approval rating has nonetheless remained fairly steady. Currently, 49% approve of the way Obama is handling his job as president while 43% disapprove. That is little changed from a month ago, before the NSA surveillance controversy and the revelations that the IRS targeted conservative groups for extra scrutiny.

The House of Representatives passed a law on Tuesday banning abortions after 20-weeks across the country, based on the scientifically dubious claim that a fetus can feel pain at that point. The federal "Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" draws from a model bill promoted by the National Right to Life and mirrors laws that have passed in a dozen states in the last three years. Where does this premise for a 20-week abortion ban come from?

Before the current term ends next week, rulings are expected in cases involving controversial issues such as voting rights and same-sex marriage