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Georgia Lawmakers Vote to Strip Delta of $40 Million Tax Break After Company Slammed NRA Members
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2018/03/01/breaki…ses-40-million-tax-break-after-slamming-nra-members-n2454588
– The decision from Delta came last week, prompting the Georgia legislature to take a close look at the tax breaks being given to the … Today, they voted to take it away and the governor is likely to sign it. … take a "neutral" stand on the gun control issue, but came after a number of companies caved to pressure from anti-gun groups to cut…
Pelosi Breaks With DCCC, Endorses Pro-lifer
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2018/03/01/cue-progressive-backlash-after-pelosi-endorses-pro-lifer-n2456194
– Nancy Pelosi is about to lose some progressive friends after deciding to endorse Rep. … In 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017, he voted against her in the House leadership races. … "Dan Lipinski is the kind of candidate Democrats need more of for the party to win the House," Politico warned.…
KY School District Breaks With Liberal Narrative, Approves Conceal Carry For Teachers
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2018/03/01/ky-school-district-approves-teachers-conceal-carry-n2455537
– While there’s a debate over whether to arm teachers to increase school safety, one Kentucky school district decided to buck the liberal … The Pike County school district voted to approve the preliminary measure on Monday night. … The motion authorizes the school board’s attorney to work with the Pike County Sheriff’s Office, which would oversee the program, to
Relative Political Vision
https://townhall.com/columnists/jackiegingrichcushman/2018/03/01/relative-political-vision-n2455662
– Republicans need to more clearly articulate their relative political vision. … "When it is hard to measure directly the value of something, we compare it to other things, like a competing product or other versions … "(Among Democratic and Democratic-leaning millennial women, that number rises to 60 percent.)"…
The First Amendment Is In Far Greater Danger Than The Second
https://townhall.com/columnists/frankcannon/2018/03/01/the-f…amendment-is-in-far-greater-danger-than-the-second-n2455654
– those who disagree with their preferred positions and to deny them the ability to speak publicly, all in an effort to stifle free … Now the “elitists” find the “populists” to be repugnant, backward, and bigoted, and they believe the only way to defeat the people … to date. …
Tax Reform Boom: Consumer Confidence Soars to 17-Year High, Democrats Vow to Undo Progress
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2018/02/28/trump-boo…nce-soars-to-17year-high-as-tax-reforms-take-effect-n2455071
to the new law, which cuts taxes for 80 to 90 percent of all taxpayers.   … The GOP would also be wise to hold their opponents' feet to the fire on the question of repeal.   … Will Brown, who is a hardcore progressive, sign on to the Left's push to repeal the law?…
Yikes: Arizona Dem Candidates Unanimous in Disapproval of Pelosi as House Leader
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2018/02/28/yikes…unanimous-in-disapproval-of-pelosi-as-house-leader-n2455125
– in the race in Arizona's second district found unanimity on at least one front in a recent panel discussion - Nancy Pelosi needs to … Despite warnings that her rhetoric will hurt them come midterm time, Pelosi continues to dismiss the employee bonuses that have resulted … Zero Democrats voted for it.  Instead of doing damage control, Pelosi is fanning the flames.…
Jimmy Carter to Speak at Liberty University Commencement
https://townhall.com/columnists/larryprovost/2018/02/28/jimm…carter-to-speak-at-liberty-university-commencement-n2454892
– However, as many evangelicals voted for Carter in 1976, even more voted for Reagan in 1980. … But few doubt Carter’s personal commitment to Christ and being firmly committed to Jesus’ commands to help the poor and attempting … to make peace.  …
MSNBC: Republicans Are Now 'Party of the KKK'
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/chrisreeves/2018/02/27/msnbc-republicans-are-now-party-of-the-kkk-n2454953
– Hunter immediately followed up her remarks by assuring MSNBC’s audience that these comments had “nothing to do with partisan politics … ADUBATO: You don’t -- you didn’t mean -- maybe I -- you didn’t mean everyone who voted for Trump? … your fellow Americans: Middle finger to you.…
'Intra-Party Warfare:' Democrats Tearing Themselves Apart Over Abortion, Litmus Tests, and Primary Purges
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2018/02/27/intraparty-warfare-democrats-roiled-by-internal-fights-n2454595
– “I don’t think what the DCCC does or says means a lot for my race as much as sending a signal to other Democrats who are looking to … “If someone is a big donor to the DCCC or is a big voice like Schakowsky, if members go astray, are they going to have to watch their … Six of them voted for this consensus reform.…
Abbott Has a Dire Warning About Democratic Turnout in 2018 Primaries
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2018/02/27/abbot…rning-about-democratic-enthusiasm-in-2018-primaries-n2454882
– supporters in a fundraising email Monday about Democrats’ turnout for the March primary, which he says should “shock every conservative to … So far, more Democrats have voted early than Republicans, Dallas News reports. … “They will crawl over broken glass in November to vote. ... We could get obliterated at the polls.”…
MSNBC Host: Handgun Bullets Are Ineffective In Stopping School Shooters Because They're Too Slow
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2018/02/26/msnbc-hos…e-ineffective-in-stopping-school-shooters-because-t-n2453904
– Teachers should be allowed to carry as well. … After the tragic Sandy Hook shooting, the school board voted to approve this proposal. This is not an alien concept. … They failed to engage the shooter, Nikolas Cruz.…
Her 'Middle Finger to the Establishment': Singer Joy Villa Explains Her Subversive Red Carpet Style
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/laurettabrown/2018/02/26/joy-v…ishment-maga-dress-and-her-prolife-adoption-message-n2454572
– We’re going to shine a light, we’re going to say okay you’re doing something wrong, you’re going to get called out.” … , man, or child who has had something happen to them, they have a right to speak up and report it to the police and to stop this from … happening to others.”…
Here's a List of School Districts That Already Allow Teachers to Be Armed
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2018/02/26/heres…l-districts-that-already-allow-teachers-to-be-armed-n2454454
– This doesn't mean teachers would be forced to do so, but those willing to go through training and take on the responsibility should … School districts around the country already have polices allowing teachers to carry firearms, enabling them to combat a violent threat … to protect students.The Hanover School District 28 board voted 3-2 to allow school employees to volunteer to be armed on the job after…
Sen. Dianne Feinstein Fails to Receive California Democratic Party Endorsement
https://townhall.com/notebook/bethbaumann/2018/02/25/califor…stein-fails-to-receive-democratic-party-endorsement-n2454106
– During the California Democratic Party's annual convention this week, delegates voted on who to endorse during the primary. … Although neither candidate secured the 60 percent voted needed to secure an endorsement, de León is chalking the results up to a victory … He was able to get Senate Bill 54 passed.…
House Committee Fixes Oversight In Modernizing Telecommunications Infrastructure
https://townhall.com/columnists/erichreimer/2018/02/24/house…ht-in-modernizing-telecommunications-infrastructure-n2452802
– Back in 2012, Congress voted to permit the FCC to oversee a market-based auction of our country’s wireless spectrum in a bid to update … The funds were meant to assist the broadcasters in acquiring the right equipment to transition to the new spectrum, such as new TV … Now, it’s time for Congress to respond to the committee’s call by formally putting this issue to bed.…
House Democrat: Actually, We Should Not Ban All Semi-Automatic Weapons
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2018/02/23/house-democrat-i-dont-want-to-ban-all-semiautomatic-weapons-n2453358
– The correct answer to the latter challenge is that the constitution guarantees the right to private gun ownership, and that an effort … It's difficult to reach compromises when one group believes the other is plotting to deprive them of fundamental rights, while the … of them actually seem to be proud.  …
Catholic Bishop Bars Democratic Senator from Receiving Communion Due to Abortion Vote
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/laurettabrown/2018/02/23/catho…senator-from-receiving-communion-over-abortion-vote-n2452987
– be admitted to Holy Communion,’” he said. … Durbin is not to be admitted to Holy Communion until he repents of this sin,” the bishop concluded. … votes required to advance to a final vote. …
Rumors of Conservatism's Demise Greatly Exaggerated
https://townhall.com/columnists/davidlimbaugh/2018/02/23/rumors-of-conservatisms-demise-greatly-exaggerated-n2452988
– The principles of sound conservatism compel us to criticize him, to rebut him, to resist him, and to plan to overcome him. … When are you guys going to understand that? … In his rush to judgment, he seems to have misplaced his usual grace.…
Guns and Abortion: Two Issues on Which the Media's Worst Biases Are Exposed
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2018/02/22/the-media…extremism-on-guns-and-abortion-reveals-deep-biases-n2452421
– Each features the emotional component of lethal harm done to innocent children.   … that the first step ought to involve adhering to existing laws and protocols -- which has not been the case in the lead-up to a number … Not long ago, almost every Congressional Democrat bucked strong public opinion to vote down a bill to modernize the country's unusually…
Time to Change the Election Game
https://townhall.com/columnists/scottrasmussen/2018/02/22/time-to-change-the-election-game-n2452510
– This wretched dynamic contributes mightily to the dysfunction of Congress and to the nation's toxic political environment. … It would be great to once again allow and encourage states to experiment with new approaches to empowering voters. … power to hold politicians accountable.…
Columbine Survivor Introduces Bill To Permit Concealed Carry In Schools
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2018/02/21/columbine…ntroduces-bill-to-permit-concealed-carry-in-schools-n2452459
– could be done to prevent such horrific events from happening again. … Yes, there were some who wanted to ban so-called assault weapons, limit magazine sizes, and said we need to look into what Australia … There is an emotional call for government to do something—and anti-gunners have to realize that it will probably not come in the form…
Pay Your Dues!
https://townhall.com/columnists/johnstossel/2018/02/21/pay-your-dues-n2451809
– In right-to-work states, unions can't force people to join. But only 28 states are right to work. … She'd tried to protect them by getting all teachers to agree to a slight pay cut. … He only has to pay the fees that are used to represent him."…
Pelosi: GOP Tax Bill Is 'Unpatriotic'
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2018/02/20/pelosi-gop-tax-bill-unpatriotic-n2451780
– Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) held a town hall to cobble support to repeal of the so-called Trump tax. … As a result, they recently decided to spend $10,000 on a landscaping project and started to plan a vacation. … that they’re too dumb to understand that they’re being taken for a ride by the GOP and too poor to invest and start saving.…
Florida House Votes Down Motion to Ban AR-15s
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2018/02/20/florida-house-votes-down-motion-to-ban-ar15s-n2451851
– A busload of surviving students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School traveled to the Florida state capital Tuesday to lobby on … the ability to fire off rounds more quickly. … "We must do more to protect our children.”…
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