NASHVILLE, Tennessee–The Tennessee Republican Assembly honored State Rep. Andy Holt (R-Dresden) with the presentation of its first annual Gold Star “Principles Over Politics” Award at its meeting in Nashville on Saturday. TRA President Sharon Ford presented Holt with the award, in recognition of his long standing championship of conservative…
Read MoreDay: April 9, 2017
Democrats Bitter Over Being Nuked on Supreme Court
Senate Republicans used the “nuclear option” on Thursday, clearing the way for a late Friday morning vote to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. The 52-48 vote changes the longtime rules of the Senate, ending the use of the filibuster for Supreme Court nominations. “In legislation, you can…
Read MoreCommentary: Chuck Schumer Lied and the Filibuster for Supreme Court Nominees Died
by Jeffrey A. Rendall One could almost sense an audible rumbling sound as the roll was called in the Senate at about half past noon (EDT) on Thursday, with the fate of the filibuster for Supreme Court nominees precariously hanging in the balance. When the votes were tallied the…
Read MoreGroundbreaking ‘Trans-Siberian Orchestra’ Founder Paul O’Neill Found Dead
The music world has suffered another loss as the unexpected passing of Trans Siberian Orchestra (TSO) founder Paul O’Neill was announced Wednesday. The Los Angeles Times reported: Paul O’Neill, who founded the progressive metal band Trans-Siberian Orchestra that was known for its spectacular holiday concerts filled with theatrics,…
Read MoreFaith: Verse of the Day for Sunday, April 9
VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing April 9, Sunday Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
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