Rep. Robert Pittenger

Honored to serve #NC09 in the 113th Congress

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Our veterans deserve better. http://1.usa.gov/1ttYX7x

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You lie!

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Premier Chou En-Lai and the Nixons share a toast at the welcoming banquet for the historic trip that began on this day in 1972.

The archival team at the Nixon Library has created a video of behind-the-scenes film clips and stories from Nixon’s trip.  Watch more here.

-from the Nixon Library 

Cheers and happy Friday!

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This is how I feel about my wife, Suzanne.

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Candidate Obama v. President Obama: a case study in doublespeak.

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In memory of The Intimidator.

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Why Sir are you honored to serve in the 113th Congress when all the Republicans are doing is blocking every suggestion let out by the Democrats, to the point that this congress is the least functional congress up to date? The position and paycheck may be for the honorable position you currently hold but you and the whole of congress should not feel honored endangering those of us that have college loans, car loans, home and utility bills to struggle to pay each month. Don't feel honored.

Thanks for reaching out.  I am honored to be a member of Congress first and foremost because it is an honor to represent my constituents to their government.  I am also fortunate to work with amazing people in Congress - both Democrat and Republican.  Exactly one year ago, Representative Patrick Murphy (D-FL) and I formed the United Solutions Caucus, a bipartisan coalition of freshmen House members committed to bringing fiscal discipline to Washington.  And because I strongly believe we need to return to the concept of a citizen legislature, I do not take a salary as a Member of Congress.

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Why exactly are you quoting Obama on something he said jokingly and trying to make it seem like he ment it?

The President made the remark roughly one hour after he unilaterally changed his own health care law - the 23rd time he has done so since July. It speaks to his character.

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Who does Obama think he is?

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BARNEY & GEORGE

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AWW WHAT LITTLE CUTIESS

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USA! USA! USA!

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The Beatles Come to America

50 years ago today the Fab Four emerge from a plane at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport, before a throng of hysterical fans, on February 7, 1964.

This Week in Universal News: The Beatles Come to America

On this day, fifty years ago, the Beatles landed at New York City’s recently renamed John F. Kennedy airport. Here’s the report from Universal, complete with John, Paul, George, and Ringo’s trademark charm, screaming teenagers, and a condescending narrator that clearly does not take these Liverpudlians (or their fans) seriously.

From the release sheet:

QUICK, FRED, THE FLIT: There are rumors around that this is Britain’s revenge for the Boston Tea Party. You guessed it … the Beatles have arrived in the United States for their first appearance before an idolizing teen-age crowd, with the St. Vitus bounce. They take an airing in Central Park. No. There is no truth to the buzz that the Zoo’s laughing hyena was driven underground.

From: 

Universal Newsreel Volume 37, Issue 12, 02/10/1964

via Media Matters » This Week in Universal News: The Beatles Come to America

(Don’t turn that dial!  We’ll have more clips from the Beatles’ historic visit over the day!)

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Here's to the Gipper

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Can we get a reblog for #TeamUSA?!

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226 years ago today George Washington was unanimously elected our Nation's first president. Wouldn't it be nice if our current president respected the separation of powers outlined in the Constitution like our first president did?