Articles by Brian Darling

Economy

Cut, Cap, and Balance

Brian Darling | June 06, 2011

The House Republican Study Committee (RSC) has deployed a new theme to be introduced into the debt limit increase debate: “Cut, Cap, and Balance.” The… Read More

Economy

Debt Limit Increase Danger

Brian Darling | May 31, 2011

The House is expected to vote down a clean increase of the debt limit today.  This vote is merely political theater and a way for… Read More

Economy

Balanced Budget Amendment Is the Price for a Debt Limit Increase

Brian Darling | May 09, 2011

A battle is raging within the conservative movement on Capitol Hill whether to shoot at the flag stick or lay up (in golf terms). The… Read More

Economy

The Debt Failsafe Trigger Danger

Brian Darling | April 23, 2011

What is the “debt failsafe” trigger that the President rolled out in his speech on April 13? This is an idea that may be introduced… Read More

 

More Continuing Resolution Transparency, Please

Brian Darling | April 12, 2011

One issue that has come to the forefront in the debate over a continuing resolution to fund the government for the remainder of the year… Read More

Economy

Senate and President Obama to Blame for Partial Government Shutdown

Brian Darling | April 07, 2011

Clearly the United States Senate and the President will be to blame for a partial federal government shutdown if Congress can’t pass a measure to… Read More

 

Senate Resolution Requesting No-Fly Zone in Libya Changed in Secret

Brian Darling | April 05, 2011

On March 1 the U.S. Senate passed a resolution by unanimous consent calling for a no-fly zone in Libya. Many Senators are angry, because they… Read More

 

Secret Earmarks Remain in Federal Budget

Brian Darling | March 26, 2011

USA Today reported this week that billions in earmarks remain tucked into the funding measure that keeps the federal government running for the remainder of… Read More

 

Senate Fails to Pass Continuing Resolution

Brian Darling | March 10, 2011

The fight to cut government spending is entering a new phase as the Senate yesterday rejected two pieces of legislation to fund the government though… Read More

 

Reid’s Obstructionism May Cause Government Shutdown

Brian Darling | March 04, 2011

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) may cause a government shutdown. Senator Reid is employing a procedural strategy to deal with the House-passed long-term Continuing… Read More

Economy

The Balanced Budget Debate Begins

Brian Darling | March 02, 2011

Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) has offered a Sense of the Senate Amendment to the Patent Reform Act of 2011 (S.23) testing the waters on the… Read More

Health Care

Obamacare In Serious Condition

Brian Darling | February 02, 2011

A large number of Senators went on record tonight opposing ObamaCare.  The House spoke on a bipartisan basis on a measure to fully repeal the… Read More

Health Care

How to Repeal Obamacare in the Senate

Brian Darling | January 18, 2011

This week the House will pass a bill to repeal Obamacare. Congressional experts will argue that the Senate won’t pass a full repeal. They are… Read More

 

Four Myths about the Filibuster

Brian Darling | January 05, 2011

There are four myths about the filibuster that you will hear over and over again. These myths are needed to justify any attempt to change… Read More

Economy

Where’s the Tax Bill?

Brian Darling | December 09, 2010

A developing problem with this secret compromise among leaders in the House, Senate and White House with regard to extending tax cuts for all is… Read More

Security

Quid Pro Quo in Continuing Resolution for New START Treaty

Brian Darling | December 07, 2010

The New START Treaty is promoted by the Obama Administration as a means toward a reduction of nuclear weapons.The Treaty is fatally flawed within the… Read More

 

An Astute Perspective on Filibuster Reform

Brian Darling | December 02, 2010

Retiring Senator Chris Dodd (D–CT) gave his farewell speech on the Senate floor on Tuesday, and his speech was an excellent discussion of the pitfalls… Read More

 

The Lame Duck’s Seven Must Do Items

Brian Darling | November 18, 2010

While they were busy wasting time on Obamacare, energy taxes, and amnesty, the 111th Congress let many of their primary obligations slide. That is why… Read More

Economy

One Billion of Your Tax Dollars Sent to Dead People

Brian Darling | October 29, 2010

Sen.Tom Coburn (R-OK) put out a report today documenting one billion in your tax dollars given to dead people.  Zombies only exist on Halloween, yet… Read More

 

Narrowing the Rights of the Minority

Brian Darling | October 04, 2010

“Filibuster reform” is the new cause of the left. Senator Mark Udall (D–CO) has drafted up a rules change that would chip away at minority… Read More

Security

Obstructionism in the Senate

Brian Darling | September 21, 2010

There has been quite a bit of talk these days about obstructionism, the filibuster, and one party obstructing the work of another party. The fact… Read More

Economy

Tax Hike Prevention: A Good Idea

Brian Darling | September 14, 2010

Senators Mitch McConnell (R–KY) and Chuck Grassley (R–IA) have introduced legislation titled the Tax Hike Prevention Act. According to information provided with the release of… Read More

Security

New START Treaty Vote Predicted in Lame Duck Session

Brian Darling | August 30, 2010

The New START Treaty, a treaty signed between the U.S. and Russia, is promoted by the Obama Administration as a means toward a reduction of… Read More

Security

New START Treaty Weakens America

Brian Darling | August 17, 2010

The New START Treaty, a treaty signed between the United States and Russia is promoted by the Obama Administration as a means toward a reduction… Read More

 

President Obama’s $1 Billion Earmark

Brian Darling | August 14, 2010

Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) likes to say that Congressional earmarking has become the gateway drug to federal overspending.  Is there any better evidence of this… Read More

Energy

President’s Commission Recommends President Reconsider Drilling Ban

Brian Darling | August 10, 2010

The President’s National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling has called on the Obama Administration to consider lifting the ban… Read More

Law

Statehood for Guam, American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands

Brian Darling | August 09, 2010

The House passed a little noticed bill, H.R.3940, on a voice vote on December 7, 2009 to provide money to Guam, American Samoa and the… Read More

 

Summertime Blues for the Taxpayer

Brian Darling | August 06, 2010

Sens. Tom Coburn (R-OK) and John McCain (R-AZ) have put out an excellent report on the 100 most wasteful projects funded in President Obama’s $862… Read More

LawNews

Senator Jeff Sessions’ Opening Argument on Kagan

Brian Darling | August 03, 2010

The Senate today commenced debate on the nomination of Elena Kagan to serve a lifetime appointment on the U.S. Supreme Court.  Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL)… Read More

LawNews

The Senate Debate on Elena Kagan Has Begun

Brian Darling | August 03, 2010

The Senate today commenced debate on the nomination of Elena Kagan to serve a lifetime appointment on the U.S. Supreme Court.  The debate opened with… Read More