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The Redcoats Opt for Independence
https://townhall.com/columnists/pauljacob/2016/06/26/the-redcoats-opt-for-independence-n2183498
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The people of the United Kingdom have decided to go it alone, narrowly voting 52 to 48 percent last Thursday to leave the European … Still, it seems clear to me that Britain was wealthy and prosperous before it voted to join the EU in 1973, and will almost undoubtedly … Just to forestall how far we might go.…
Dems' Selective Outrage About Lenient Sentences
https://townhall.com/columnists/debrajsaunders/2016/06/26/dems-selective-outrage-about-lenient-sentences-n2183260
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Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky sentenced Brock Turner, 20, to six months in jail -- he's likely to serve a mere three months -- … to allow felons to vote in jail. … It applies to other approaches to dealing with criminal behavior as well."…
With Brexit, A Lot Seems To Be Grounded In Immigration
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2016/06/25/with-brexit-it-was-all-about-immigration-n2183227
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The UK voted to leave the European Union last Thursday—and many Britons have had it with their inability to govern themselves as a … flow:
Britain voted to leave the EU in the month we learned that last year’s net migration to the UK was a record 335,000 people … Again, immigration seems to be a substantial factor:
After the votes were counted, Britain voted 52/48 to leave…
Paul Krugman’s Democratic Party
https://townhall.com/columnists/johncgoodman/2016/06/25/paul-krugmans-democratic-party-n2183273
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But Republican groups tend to not want anything from government. More often than not they just want to be left alone. … Democratic groups tend to base their loyalty to the party solely on what political favors the party can deliver to the group. … The party is always seeking opportunities to take from Peter and give to Paul. Paul can be rich or he can be poor.…
Bye Bernie Voters?: DNC Platform Committee Just Voted Down $15 Minimum Wage
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2016/06/24/dnc-platform-committee-votes-down-15-minimum-wage-n2183183
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Keith Ellison (D-MN), a Drafting Committee member, urged his colleagues to vote for his amendment to ensure Americans have a "livable … for Clinton as she tries to draw progressive voters to her campaign. … "Hours before the platform committee voted it down, Bernie Sanders said his 'goal' was to get the DNC platform committee to adopt a…
Seriously? After Voting to Leave, Brits Were Googling What the EU Is
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2016/06/24/serio…o-leave-the-british-are-now-googling-what-the-eu-is-n2183104
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"Even though I voted to leave, this morning I woke up and I just — the reality did actually hit me," one woman told a local news station … "If I'd had the opportunity to vote again, it would be to stay." … If your country is voting on a major issue, it’s probably best to do all your research before you head to the polls.…
It's Working: Blue Cross Exits Obamacare Market, GOP Rolls Out Replacement Proposal
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2016/06/24/its-worki…exits-obamacare-gop-rolls-out-replacement-proposal-n2183088
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Republicans do not, which is why they've voted to repeal Obamacare on numerous occasions (with some successes), finally getting a full … The Affordable Care Act attempted to solve that problem by requiring healthy people to buy insurance. … no further action needs to be taken to get them to do it...People who had not maintained continuous coverage, who do not have an employer…
The House Might Take Radical Islam Sitting Down: We Shouldn't
https://townhall.com/columnists/jeremiahcuevas/2016/06/24/th…e-might-take-radical-islam-sitting-down-we-shouldnt-n2183101
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When America voted to enter World War II; there was only a single vote against entering the war. … Trying to use the system to push gun control in America, is a lot like trying to tighten a bolt with a hammer. … If the Federal Government wants to stop domestic terrorism; the last thing they ought to do is limit our right to bear and keep arms…
Donald Trump: Brexit a 'Declaration of Independence'
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/justinholcomb/2016/06/24/donald-trump-brexit-a-declaration-of-indpendence-n2183071
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In the early hours of Friday morning, just hours after the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, Donald Trump gave a press … They have declared their independence from the European Union, and have voted to reassert control over their own politics, borders … Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 24, 2016
America is proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder w/a free & ind UK.…
Brexit Fever: Leaders in Other EU Nations Now Calling for Referendums
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2016/06/24/brexi…fever-the-next-european-nations-to-call-for-a-vote-n2183042
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Many feared if the UK voted to leave the European Union it would signal the end of the EU as we know it. … Last week she said the EU was to blame for high unemployment and failing to stop the influx of “smugglers, terrorists, and economic … "As quickly as possible the Dutch need to get the opportunity to have their say about Dutch membership of the European Union."…
Trump on Brexit Vote: 'I Hope America Is Watching'
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not listen to him. … They have declared their independence from the European Union and have voted to reassert control over their own politics, borders and … They will have the chance to reject today’s rule by the global elite, and to embrace real change that delivers a government of, by…
America Should Embrace the Brexit Spirit
https://townhall.com/columnists/markdavis/2016/06/24/america-should-embrace-the-brexit-spirit-n2182950
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Britain surrendered latitude over lawmaking on matters from the environment to transportation to consumer rights. … And that’s before we even get to borders. … Now Britain has voted to kiss this folly goodbye, along with its massive net costs and few net benefits.…
High Court Not Yet an Armageddon
https://townhall.com/columnists/lindachavez/2016/06/24/high-court-not-yet-an-armageddon-n2182883
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In 1997, the Texas Legislature passed a bill to guarantee automatic admission to the state university system to any Texas resident … This was, regrettably, the first time Kennedy voted to uphold race as a factor in college admissions. … In each of these cases, conservatives and liberals were able to come together, albeit with some punting to the lower courts to decide…
Has Trump Found the Formula?
https://townhall.com/columnists/patbuchanan/2016/06/24/has-trump-found-the-formula-n2182858
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She lied to the families of victims of the Benghazi massacre by implying the atrocity was a spontaneous reaction to an anti-Islamic … To substantiate his charge of incompetence, Trump notes that Clinton as Senator voted for arguably the greatest strategic blunder in … Trade and tax policies will be rewritten to provide incentives for companies to bring jobs and factories here.…
Why Is Fingerprinting Such a Sticky Point for Uber?
https://townhall.com/columnists/charlottehays/2016/06/24/why-is-fingerprinting-such-a-sticky-point-for-uber-n2182809
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First I had to make enough money to pay off my cab lease, then work many more hours to generate income. … Emancipation hit a wall in Austin, Texas recently when the city voted to keep city council-imposed regulations, which would have required … to do).…
BREAKING: The UK Has Voted to Leave the EU
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2016/06/23/brexit-n2182887
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It seemed improbable - but it now appears to be official. … The United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union and become an independent state once again, the BBC is reporting. … Prime Minister David Cameron urged Brits to vote to remain in the EU, while former London mayor Boris Johnson and UK Independence Party…
It Only Took Eight Years For This Innocent Woman To Get Off The No-Fly List
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2016/06/23/it-too…nnocent-woman-eight-years-to-get-off-the-nofly-list-n2182845
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Many of the names on these lists, if not the majority, belong to people who have no ties to terrorism at all. … and receive reimbursement to attorney fees if they won their case, was also voted down due to a lack of protection for due process … It took her eight years to get off.…
Republican Senator's Gun Control Measure Survives...For Now
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2016/06/23/collins-gun-control-measure-survives-n2182806
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As she wrote, we’re going to empower the attorney general to decide who and who is not a terrorist when it comes to guns; the AG also … measure to the floor and adopt it as an amendment to a spending bill. … It’s also unclear as to who will crossover to pass this amendment.…
BREAKING: Supreme Court Strikes Down Obama Executive Action on Illegal Immigration
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/christinerousselle/2016/06/23/supreme-court-comes-to-a-44-tie-on-immigration-case-n2182659
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The Supreme Court voted in a 4-4 tie on United States v. … If the Democratic candidate wins (and nominates a fellow left-leaning person to the Supreme Court), this means that the policy will … The court system took the President’s own words into account that such an action would ‘violate our laws’ and be ‘very difficult to…
As Dems Continue Sit-in, Republicans Start Recess Early
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The House ended up adjourning in the early hours of Thursday morning after GOP lawmakers voted to pass an emergency funding package … to fight Zika. … The House adjourned for the Independence Day recess shortly after Republicans voted to pass an emergency funding package to combat…
As House Republicans Move To End Sit-In Over Gun Control, Democrats Reportedly Chow Down On Some Chick-fil-A
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Such displays would normally be prohibited but Ryan, sensitive to the attention being paid to the sit-in, declined to enforce the traditional … : Get dozens of members to go on the floor and refuse to leave. … Second, this isn’t going to be successful.…
The Susan Collins Gun Control Amendment is a Nightmare For Innocent Americans
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to appeal this denial to a federal court." … "To ensure appropriate oversight and transparency, the Attorney General would be required to report to the Intelligence and Judiciary … Protects ongoing FBI counter-terrorism investigations by giving the AG the discretion to allow gun sales to go forward to individuals…
Former Friend Who Reported Mateen to FBI: He Was a Hillary Supporter
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Republicans were willing to link the terrorism watch list to a gun sales ban, as Democrats have demanded. … federal officials to delay approval for up to three days in order to allow prosecutors to present probable cause arguments before … This was not good enough for Democrats, who voted in near-lockstep to ensure the bill's defeat. …
#NeverTrump Needs a Name Change
https://townhall.com/columnists/mikegallagher/2016/06/22/nevertrump-needs-a-name-change-n2181901
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But try asking many of these so-called “Never-Trumpers” why they persist when they have to know that failing to elect Trump will result … They know full well that their petulant behavior and unwillingness to accept the will of the millions of people who voted for Trump … This game of pretending that to be Never Trump doesn’t lead to a President Hillary Clinton has to end.…
Award-Winning Metals Market Report: June 2016 - Week 4 Edition
https://townhall.com/columnists/mikefuljenz/2016/06/22/award…ning-metals-market-report-june-2016--week-4-edition-n2181848
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Parliament would still have to vote to confirm any future exit from the EU. … to leave the EU. … Such an exit would likely lead to the collapse of the British Pound, and then the Euro, as more and more nations decided to vote to…