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January 30, 2013: Our Civic Duties Are Lost on Illegals and Politicians

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January 27, 2013: Religious Tolerance Makes Us Suckers for Islamic Extremism

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7. John Kerry, op. cit.

8. Ibid.

January 25, 2013: Seek the Public Trust: Don’t Screw Middle America

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January 23, 2013: We Need Radical Republicans, Not More GOP Political Games

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January 20, 2013: Make Way for Illegals! Obama Will Sell Out the Jobless in 2013.

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January 18, 2013: Is Collapse of Partisanship the Real Lie of Obama Leadership?

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109. Ibid.

110. “Progressive Caucus Leads Democrats in Pushing Big, Bold, and Fast Infrastructure Package.” progressives.house.gov. May 18, 2021. https://progressives.house.gov/press-releases?ID=E06C9E33-F8DE-43D4-AC84-24A922F31805, retrieved June 3, 2021.

111. Ibid.

112. “A Fair Economy.” progressives.house.gov. https://progressives.house.gov/a-fair-economy, retrieved June 3, 2021.

113. Asmelash, Leah. “Many North American birds bear names with racist roots. That’s beginning to change.” cnn.com. June 9, 2021. https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/09/us/birds-renaming-racist-history-trnd/index.html, retrieved June 16, 2021.

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120. Ibid.

121. Bernard, Diane. “The creator of Mount Rushmore’s forgotten ties to white supremacy.” washingtonpost.com. July 2, 2020. https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2020/07/03/mount-rushmore-gutzon-borglum-klan-stone-mountain/, retrieved July 5, 2021.

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123. Ibid.

124. “Schiff Statement on the Senate January 6 Commission Vote.” Schiff.house.gov. May 28, 2021. https://schiff.house.gov/news/press-releases/schiff-statement-on-the-senate-january-6-commission-vote, retrieved July 17, 2021.

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126. “Chairwoman Maloney’s Opening Statement at Hearing on Unanswered Questions from January 6 Attack on U.S. Capitol.” oversight.house.gov. May 12, 2021. https://oversight.house.gov/news/press-releases/chairwoman-maloney-s-opening-statement-at-hearing-on-unanswered-questions-from, retrieved July 17, 2021.

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128. Ibid.

129. Ibid.

130. Ibid.

131. “Chairman Jeffries Statement on House Democrats’ 200th Day of the 117th Congress.” Dems.gov. July 21, 2021. https://www.dems.gov/newsroom/press-releases/chairman-jeffries-statement-on-house-democrats-200th-day-of-the-117th-congress-, retrieved July 23, 2021.

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136. Ibid.

137. Ibid.

138. “Pelosi Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Package.” speaker.gov. August 10, 2021. https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/81021-0, retrieved August 10, 2021.

139. “Meeks Issues Statement on Biden Administration’s Plan to Withdraw Remaining U.S. Troops from Afghanistan.” foreignaffairs.house.gov. April 13, 2021. https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/2021/4/meeks-issues-statement-on-biden-administration-s-plan-to-withdraw-remaining-u-s-troops-from-afghanistan, retrieved August 14, 2021.

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147. “House Republicans Threaten Revolt to Prolong The Pandemic.” speaker.gov. Septmber 10, 2021. https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/91021, retrieved September 11, 2021.

148. Ibid.

149. “DeLauro, Ryan Statement on September 18 Rally Preparations.” appropriations.house.gov. September 13, 2021. https://appropriations.house.gov/news/press-releases/delauro-ryan-statement-on-september-18-rally-preparations, retrieved September 18, 2021.

150. Congressmen Tim Ryan (D-OH) and Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) Demand Justice Reforms in Wake of Brutal Police Killings Across the Country.” timryan.house.gov. June 23, 2020. https://timryan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-tim-ryan-d-oh-and-hakeem-jeffries-d-ny-demand-justice-reforms-wake, retrieved September 18, 2021.

151. “DeLauro Statement on Civil Protests.” delauro.house.gov. June 1, 2020. https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-statement-civil-protests, retrieved September 18, 2021.

152. “TOMORROW: Reps. Gohmert, Gaetz, Gosar, and Greene to Hold Press Conference at DOJ Demanding Answers on Treatment of January 6th Prisoners.” gohmert.house.gov. July 26, 2021. https://gohmert.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399948, retrieved September 18, 2021.

153. “Hartzler Demands DOJ Answers Regarding Possible Wrongful Forms of Detainment Applied to January 6th Detainees.” hartzler.house.gov. July 16, 2021. https://hartzler.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/hartzler-demands-doj-answers-regarding-possible-wrongful-forms, retrieved September 18, 2021.

154. “Washington Members Send Letter to DHS Inspector General on Inhumane Treatment of Immigrants at the Northwest Detention Center.” adamsmith.house.gov. December 3, 2020. https://adamsmith.house.gov/press-releases?ID=BD07627F-C608-4EE4-BAA0-E3D2F64F81FD, retrieved September 18, 2021.

155. “Pelosi Remarks at Press Event With House Democratic Women’s Caucus on Building Back Better for Women.” speaker.gov. September 24, 2021. https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/92421-2, retrieved September 25, 2021.

156. “Pelosi Statement on President Biden’s Speech on Afghanistan.” speaker.gov. August 31, 2021. https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/83121, retrieved September 23, 2021.

157. Ibid.

158. “Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with Speaker Pelosi and Leaders Schumer.” whitehouse.gov. September 29, 2021. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/09/29/readout-of-president-bidens-meeting-with-speaker-pelosi-and-leaders-schumer/, retrieved September 30, 2021.

159. Letter linked from “National School Boards Association Asks for Federal Assistance to Stop Threats and Acts of Violence Against Public Education Leaders.” nsba.org. September 30, 2021. https://nsba.org/-/media/NSBA/File/nsba-letter-to-president-biden-concerning-threats-to-public-schools-and-school-board-members-92921.pdf, retrieved October 5, 2021.

160. “Justice Department Addresses Violent Threats Against School Officials and Teachers.” justice.gov. October 4, 2021. https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-addresses-violent-threats-against-school-officials-and-teachers, retrieved October 5, 2021.

161. Letter linked from “National School Boards Association Asks for Federal Assistance to Stop Threats and Acts of Violence Against Public Education Leaders.” Ibid.

162. “Congressman Roy introduces legislation to keep critical race theory out of American schools.” roy.house.gov. May 12, 2021. https://roy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-roy-introduces-legislation-keep-critical-race-theory-out-american, retrieved October 5, 2021.

163. “Bonamici, 47 Colleagues Renew Demand for DeVos to Protect Civil Rights of LGBTQ Students.” bonamici.house.gov. September 22, 2020. https://bonamici.house.gov/media/press-releases/bonamici-47-colleagues-renew-demand-devos-protect-civil-rights-lgbtq-students, retrieved October 14, 2021.

164. Letter linked from “National School Boards Association Asks for Federal Assistance to Stop Threats and Acts of Violence Against Public Education Leaders.” nsba.org. September 30, 2021. https://nsba.org/-/media/NSBA/File/nsba-letter-to-president-biden-concerning-threats-to-public-schools-and-school-board-members-92921.pdf, retrieved October 23, 2021.

165. “NSBA, AASA Issue Joint Statement Calling for End to Threats and Violence Around Safe School Opening Decisions.” nsba.org. September 22, 2021. https://nsba.org/News/2021/end-threats-violence-joint-statement, retrieved October 23, 2021.

166. “National School Boards Association Statement in Response to Justice Department Action to Address Threats Against School Personnel.” nsba.org. October 4, 2021. https://nsba.org/News/2021/justice-department-statement, retrieved October 23. 2021.

167. Chamberlain, Samuel. “National School Boards Association disavows letter that led to FBI parent crackdown.” October 22, 2021. https://nypost.com/2021/10/22/national-school-boards-association-disavows-letter-that-led-to-fbi-parent-crackdown/, retrieved October 23, 2021.

168. “Justice Department Addresses Violent Threats Against School Officials and Teachers.” justice.gov. October 4, 2021. https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-addresses-violent-threats-against-school-officials-and-teachers, retrieved October 23, 2021.

169. “Pelosi Statement on FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization of First COVID Vaccine for Children 5-11.” speaker.gov. October 29, 2021. https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/102921, retrieved October 31, 2021.

170. Ibid.

171. Ibid.

172. “Chairman Jeffries Statement on House Passage of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.” dems.gov. November 5, 2021. https://www.dems.gov/newsroom/press-releases/chairman-jeffries-statement-on-house-passage-of-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act, retrieved November 14, 2021.

173. “President Biden Announces the Build Back Better Framework.” whitehouse.gov. October 28, 2021. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/10/28/president-biden-announces-the-build-back-better-framework/, retrieved November 9, 2021.

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175. “Press Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates En Route Woodstock, NH.” whitehouse.gov. November 16, 2021. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2021/11/16/press-gaggle-by-deputy-press-secretary-andrew-bates-en-route-woodstock-nh/, retrieved November 19, 2021.

176. “Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, December 2, 2021.” whitehouse.gov. December 2, 2021. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2021/12/02/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-jen-psaki-december-2-2021/, retrieved December 9, 2021.

177. “Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, December 7, 2021.” whitehouse.gov. December 7, 2021. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2021/12/07/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-jen-psaki-and-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivan-december-7-2021/, retrieved December 9, 2021.

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January 13, 2013: Obama Illegal Immigration Policy Scorns Our Nation of Laws

1. The White House. Office of the Press Secretary. Remarks by the President to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute 34^th Annual Awards Gala. September 14, 2011. http://www.whitehouse.gov/ the-press-office/2011/09/14/remarks-president-congressional-hispanic-caucus-institute-34th-annual-aw, retrieved January 12, 2013.

2. Homeland Security. Office of Immigration Statistics. Population Estimates. Estimates of the Unauthorized Immigrant Population Residing in the United States: January 2011. Michael Hoefer, Nancy Rytina, and Bryan Baker. March 2012. p. 5.

3. The White House. Deferred Action Process for Certain Young People: Smart and Sensible Immigration Policy. June 15, 2012. http://www.whitehouse.gov/ blog/2012/06/15/deferred-action-process-certain-young-people-smart-and-sensible-immigration-policy, retrieved January 13, 2013.

4. The White House. Remarks by the President to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute 34^th Annual Awards  Gala. Op. cit.

5. Ibid.

6. Federal Register. Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers of Inadmissibility for Certain Immediate Relatives. January 3, 2013. https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/01/03/2012-31268/ provisional-unlawful-presence-waivers-of-inadmissibility-for-certain-immediate-relatives#h-9, retrieved January 12, 2013.

January 6, 2013: Refusal to Pass Term Limits Bill Mocks Our Public Trust

1. Congressman Reid Ribble. Ribble Introduces Term Limits Bill. February 7, 2012. http://ribble.house.gov/press-release/ribble-introduces-term-limits-bill, retrieved January 5, 2013.

2. The Office of Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer. Hoyer Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Repeal 22^nd Amendment. February 17, 2005. http://www.democraticwhip.gov/content/hoyer-introduces-bipartisan-bill-repeal-22nd-amendment, retrieved January 6, 2013.

3. Ibid.

4. United States Senate Democrats. INSIDER TRADING. Reid Statement on the STOCK Act. February 2, 2012. http://democrats.senate.gov/tag/insider-trading/, retrieved January 6, 2013.

5. United States Senator for Nevada Harry Reid. Sen. Reid Addresses Nevada State Legislature. February 23, 2011. http://www.reid.senate.gov/newsroom/reidnvlegspeech2011.cfm, retrieved January 6, 2013.

6. Ibid.

January 4, 2013: Contenders for Worst State Show Where Obama Tax Plan Is Headed

1. The White House. Office of the Press Secretary. Statement from the President on the Senate Deal to Extend Middle Class Tax Cuts. January 1, 2013. http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/01/01/statement-president-senate-deal-extend-middle-class-tax-cuts, retrieved January 3, 2013.

2. Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi: Congress Acts to Protect the Middle Class. January 1, 2013.  http://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/2013/01/pelosi-congress-acts-to-protect-the-middle-class.shtml, retrieved January 3, 2013.

3. Dick Durbin. Sharing Stories of Illinoisans Urging Extension of Middle Class Tax Cuts. December 12, 2012. http://durbin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/videos?ID=4efe22cb-4303-4852-a906-fd22da9d30d0, retrieved January 3, 2013.

4. RECOVERY.Gov. TRACK THE MONEY. Funding for Federal Contracts, Grants, and Loans. http://www.recovery.gov/Pages/default.aspx, retrieved January 4, 2013.

January 2, 2013: Beliefs and American Ideals our Government Killed Off in 2012

1. The Office of Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer. Hoyer: Republican Rejection of Bipartisan STEM Visa Bill a Lost Opportunity for America. http://www.democraticwhip.gov/content/hoyer-republican-rejection-bipartisan-stem-visa-bill-lost-opportunity-america, retrieved January 1, 2013.

2. The White House. Startup America. Reducing Barriers and Making Government Work for Entrepreneurs. Department of Homeland Security Announces New Initiatives for Immigrant Entrepreneurs. http://www.whitehouse.gov/economy/business/startup-america/commitments, retrieved January 1, 2013.