• Hillary Clinton, Former Secretary of State Testifies in 11-Hour Hearing: #FreeHillary

    Hillary Clinton testified in front of Congress in an eleven-hour hearing regarding her involvement in the Benghazi scandal, quelling concerns about her 2016 presidential campaign, according to CNN. The hearing was contentious, with Republicans mounting widespread criticism of Clinton's tenure as Secretary of State. It ammounted to somewhat of an endurance test, with the presidential candidate standing before the committee for eleven full hours. As the committee progressed, questions shifted from her role in the Benghazi attack to her use of a private email server.

  • Paul Ryan Says He Is Open To Serving As Speaker Of The House If Party Unites

    As The New York Times reports, Representative Paul Ryan has expressed a previously nonexistent openness to serving as the Speaker of the House, thus making him second in line for the presidency, behind only the Vice President. This was the first time the U.S. Congressman expressed any willingness to serve in this oft-targeted position.

  • While the Republican Party Swept the Midterms, the Political Canvas Will Likely Swing Toward the Democrats in 2016

    The Republican Party was hopeful heading into yesterday's midterm election — with good reason. President Barack Obama's approval rating has hit an all-time low with even those who voted him into a second term often wondering if it was a mistake. Americans tend to favor making big, sweeping changes, and by late last night, as the numbers across the country were tallied, the Republican sweep was being referred to as a "wave."The GOP was able to seize control of the U.S. Senate by picking up at least seven seats previously held by Democrats, a wishful goal that had previously eluded them since 2006. The Republican Party also won 13 U.S. House of Representatives races, expanding its already sizable majority to at least 241 seats. That is the most seats the party has held since the days of President Herbert Hoover. The number of Republican governors will also greatly outnumber that of Democrats when Inauguration Day rolls around. People wanted change, and for now they will have it.Here's the thing: Since Americans like change so much, and it is going to take more than two years for our nation to feel different, there is a good chance that for every seat a Republican flipped last night, a Democrat will flip it back in 2016. Basically, the GOP has two years to pull off a miracle or people's rallying for change will actually put the Democrats in great shape for having serious control.

  • Congress Passes Legislation Standardizing Procedures For Carrying On Instruments And Music Equipment

    Good news for traveling musicians who cringe at the thought of their beloved instruments being tossed around in the cargo hold of airplanes. According to BMI, Congress has passed legislation that makes is easier for musicians flying U.S.-based airlines to secure their equipment and instruments. The legislation, called “Musical Instrument Carry On Luggage Act” amends section 403 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, which sets standards for storing musical equipment on airlines.
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