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Congressman Randy Forbes

Congressman Randy Forbes NASA research finds a life form that on the molecular level is unlike all others on Earth: http://ow.ly/3j6Hn

All life on Earth - from microbes to elephants and us -- is based on a single genetic model that requires the element phosphorus as one of its six essential components.
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    • John H Latham
      Just remember that those computers, GPS devices, magic phones that do everything ..started with the space program.. We needed that kinda stuff to beat the Russians to the Moon.. Something we all now take for granted.. But indeed it all star...ted way back in the 60's as we raced to the Moon.. I grew up as a boy using Party Line Phones.. and Now I appreciate all the technology we have today.. Now as for Congress... They have Lost their " Common sense "... and have forgotten how US common folks actually live...Make them pay for a few things out of "Their" pockets.. Then Just maybe, they might see how the rest of us Live from day to day..See More
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    • Jimmy Massey Well maybe NASA should be put in charge of finding Bin Laden ?
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Congressman Randy Forbes DREAM Act could be on the House floor tomorrow. Excellent comments from Ranking Member Lamar Smith: http://ow.ly/3j5Bt

Washington, D.C. -- House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding reports that House Democrats plan to force consideration of the DREAM Act tomorrow.  There have been no hearings on the bill in the 111th Congress and Members have yet to even
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    • John H Latham One Very Simple solution to the Illegal situation: Only Baby's born to either nationalized citiizens or actual Real citizens of these here United States will be considered Actual Citizens of These Here United States.... Think of the Billions of Dollars WE Americans would be saving... Then "IF" You are Not a Citizen, then There Are "NO" Benefits for that illegal new born Baby... Congress are You Listening??????
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    • Jimmy Massey damn it ! another Virginian has died due to an illegal immegrant driving drunk! Secure our borders NOW ! enforce the laws that are in place NOW. We don't need reform, we need ENFORCEMENT !
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Congressman Randy Forbes Rule in New Congress: No more bills honoring golf legends, music icons, Super Bowl champs. What other changes are needed? http://ow.ly/3iTGV

House Republicans move to get rid of votes on symbolic gestures.
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    • Anna M. Beasley
      And for what it's worth, I believe that faith does have it's place in our culture. I just don't believe that it's place is in conjunction with secular government. Church and State can coexist and even work toward the same goals. The diff...erence is that Church can place a test of faith, if you will, as a prerequisite for receiving the benefit of those efforts toward that goal. It is the place of secular government, such as ours, to offer the benefits of it's efforts to all citizens regardless of who or what they worship. When efforts are made to conflate the two institutions, it gives the appearance that our secular government isn't by the people, for the people, just certain ones. Sure it's great if you're in that certain class, but what if you aren't? Is that a risk you're willing to take by opening that door?See More
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    • John H Latham How's about No More Pay raises for Congress Untill You all get it right...
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Congressman Randy Forbes Federal Reserve sent taxpayer money to prop up foreign firms. Another reason I support auditing the Fed. http://ow.ly/3j1l7

The financial crisis stretched even farther across the economy than many had realized, as new disclosures show the Federal Reserve rushed trillions of dollars in emergency aid not just to Wall Street but to motorcycle makers, telecom firms and foreign-owned banks in 2008 and 2009.
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    • John Concannon
      Speaking of issues; where might you be on H.J.RES.102 : Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regulations when ratified by the Legislatures of two thirds of the s...everal States.

      Offered by Rep Bishop of UT the issue will likely come up in the next session. Any comments, sir?
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Congressman Randy Forbes A report by Gallup has said Americans are most likely to choose deficit and debt reduction as the best approach for dealing with the economy over other alternatives like raising taxes and increasing stimulus spending. I agree, which is why I have cosponsored a balanced budget amendment and introduced legislation to cut... federal spending by 40% over five years. Do you agree? If not these, what other economic strategie

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A report by Gallup has said Americans are most likely to choose deficit and debt reduction as the best approach for dealing with the economy over other alternatives like raising taxes and increasing stimulus spending. I agree, which is why I have cosponsored a balanced budget amendment and introduc
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    • Robert Su As a physician in your district, I offered you my thoughts on the issues between health care reform and economic revamp. Please check my previous post. I'll be happy to discuss my suggestions with you and testify in Congress next year if you wish.
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    • Cliff Magill The purpose of the stimulus was not to decrease the deficit. The purpose of the stimulus was to put money into the economy after the financial melt-down of 2008, which was caused by a lack of regulation of our financial industry.
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Congressman Randy Forbes Take a look at this 10 min report on the growing scarcity of rare earth minerals and China's control of 95% of world's supply: http://ow.ly/3ijKR

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Congressman Randy Forbes ‎"I did not get on the bus to get arrested; I got on the bus to go home.” Remembering Rosa Parks and her courage: http://ow.ly/3iadG

Each day an event from American history is illustrated by digitized items from the Library of Congress American Memory historic collections.
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Congressman Randy Forbes Federal government overreach: Regulation orders all localities to replace street signs http://ow.ly/3hO54

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Congressman Randy Forbes Your thoughts: Is the release of classified cables threatening American foreign policy? http://ow.ly/3gSci

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    • Mark P. Cernak If it is illegal to leak this information then how can the media outlets release this stolen information. I see this time the New York times has no quams to release this material but when it came to the e-mails on Climategate they would not release and/or comment on them since they were stolen?!
      November 29 at 7:35pm ·
    • Joseph Tiernan Worse yet, it has begun to rebuild the walls and policies against sharing of information among the various agencies and services involved in defending our nation and prosecuting terrorists.
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Congressman Randy Forbes

Congressman Randy Forbes Washington does not have to compromise our safety to get its fiscal house in order. "Like" or RT if you agree. http://ow.ly/3f2Ay

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    • John Concannon ‎@ Dave - As a contractor i haven't been approached to become "insourced". Do I contact the White House to get in on the gravy train? I've been a contractor for 8 years and know others who have been "on the job" for twenty. We are told it isn't likely this will ever happen. Where's your source? I'd like to read it.
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    • John Concannon ‎@ Asa - I, too, have seen and do see what you refer to. But, hey, I'm a lowly contractor. The excesses come from higher up, and we all know what doesn't fall up, don't we? It wouldn't surprise me if there were excesses and waste in the hallowed halls of the Congress. But, then, NIMBY.
      November 29 at 4:25pm ·
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Congressman Randy Forbes A Thanksgiving Proclamation, October 3, 1789, issued by George Washington: http://ow.ly/3f2IM

Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me “to recommend to the people of the
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Congressman Randy Forbes Thankful for the opportunity to serve the people of the 4th District. God bless you and your family this Thanksgiving and God bless America.

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Last week, I wrote a column on the importance of the open exchange of ideas and the importance of collectively determining a priority list for Congress as we head into a new year and a new Congress. I asked for feedback from you – what do you want to add to Congress’ priority list? Wh...
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    • John Concannon ‎@ Anna - Did you know that at a swearing in that a person could affirm, rather than swear. And there is room for non-believers to uphold and defend the U.S. Constitution?

      i think the birthers (not the Birchers) are back.
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    • Anna M. Beasley
      Yes, John, I am very aware. You also don't have to say "under God" in the pledge either. I believe you are referring to Mr. Thorburn, not me.

      As far as Mr. Thorburn's pleas on the behalf of an Army doctor that refuses to deploy until he ...sees his Commander in Chief's birth certificate, I have heard nothing more ridiculous in my life. It's not a soldier's place to refuse legal orders from a superior. This man signed on to do a job and now is refusing to do that job because he doesn't like his boss? I've heard a lot of a lot of tricks members of the military have pulled to avoid deployment, but this takes the cake. Not even the Left is defending Private Bradley Manning, so why is the Right defending someone just as "traitorous" in Lt. Col Terry Lakin?See More
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Congressman Randy Forbes Travel safely today on your way to friends and family. For travel alerts and updates, visit http://ow.ly/3f0JE

RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is working to make your Thanksgiving travel easier by removing all temporary lane closures and providing round-the-clock traffic information to help you plan your holiday travels. VDOT has also launched an interactive Web map that uses hist
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