Tuesday, March 14, 2017

GOP Rep. Barton tells man to ‘shut up’ in testy town hall

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GOP Rep. Barton tells man to ‘shut up’ in testy town hall

GOP Rep. Barton tells man to ‘shut up’ in testy town hallA Texas congressman told a constituent to “shut up” in a heated moment caught on video. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, was holding a town hall last weekend in the city of Frost, the Dallas Morning News reported, when a man confronted him about his voting record pertaining to violence against women. “Given your voting record opposing protecting women from violence, will you make a commitment to us today — make a promise — that you will reach out to Congresswoman Jackie Speier and work with her to see this bill successfully though Congress?” the man asked, drawing applause from the crowd.


White House: Microwave is 'not a sound way of surveilling someone'

White House: Microwave is 'not a sound way of surveilling someone'During Tuesday's White House press briefing, press secretary Sean Spicer said that a microwave is "not a sound way of surveilling someone" and that previous comment made by the White House suggesting otherwise was made "in jest."


Republican senators criticize CBO, welcome health-care plan

Republican senators criticize CBO, welcome health-care planWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday the Congressional Budget Office report on a Republican healthcare plan indicated a path to lower insurance premiums, a lower deficit and significant entitlement reform. McConnnell said the Senate would bring up the House of Representatives legislation and have it open to amendment before passing it. At the same news briefing, Republican Senator Roy Blunt said the CBO is "notoriously bad" at anticipating what will happen in the marketplace. ...


2nd helping: American brings back free meals on some flights

2nd helping: American brings back free meals on some flightsDALLAS (AP) — American Airlines said Tuesday that it plans to offer free meals to everyone in economy on certain cross-country flights starting May 1.


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