Republican senators introduce bill punishing Iran missile violations

Republican senators introduce bill punishing Iran missile violations

Special to WorldTribune.com Republican senators on March 17 introduced legislation aimed at requiring the Obama administration to impose stricter sanctions on Iran for continuous defiance of international sanctions on its ballistic missile program. The bill, introduced by Sen. Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire, is the GOP’s response to what it says has been President Barack […]

Congressional newcomers intensify opposition to military aid for Egypt

Congressional newcomers intensify opposition to military aid for Egypt

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Despite growing support for sanctions, Congress remains divided over whether to suspend U.S. military aid to Egypt. Congressional aides said most of the House and Senate leadership seek to maintain the annual $1.55 billion in U.S. aid, 90 percent allocated to the military, to Egypt. But many of the members […]

Markey’s win in Mass.: More evidence that the GOP’s embrace of liberalism is a losing strategy

Markey’s win in Mass.: More evidence that the GOP’s embrace of liberalism is a losing strategy

Jeffrey T. Kuhner Conservatives beware. The Republican Party’s growing embrace of open borders and social liberalism is a betrayal of core principles. It also spells political doom and defeat. Just ask Massachusetts GOP Senate candidate Gabriel Gomez. He was trounced Tuesday by Democratic Rep. Edward J. Markey in the special election to fill the U.S. […]