WASHINGTON D.C. – Immediately after being confirmed as Secretary of Education in an extremely close Senate vote, Betsy DeVos spoke to the media and promised to secure her General Educationa…
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Poor Americans saved from tyranny of government healthcare by rich Americans with government healthcare
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Senate voted 51-48 this week to open debate on a budget resolution that Republicans hope will free working class Americans from the tyranny of having to use t…
Senator’s video attacking Trudeau reveals dozens of sleeping Senators in background
OTTAWA – Conservative Senator Denise Batters’ YouTube video accusing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of destroying the opposition in the Upper Chamber has accidentally featured her colleagues…
Senator tells ethics commissioner she was unaware that she was a Senator for 7 years
OTTAWA – Conservative Senator Nicole Eaton claimed Thursday that she was unaware of her appointment to the Senate some seven years ago, in addition to claiming that she was did not know she…
Majority of Senate applicants just doing it for the dental, criminal immunity benefits
OTTAWA — According to sources within the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, a majority of candidates applying for Senate positions are only interested in the position for t…
Recently acquitted Mike Duffy claims courthouse as second residence
OTTAWA — Exonerated Senator Mike Duffy has been claiming travel expenses from the Senate by indicating that his second residence was located inside Ottawa’s Elgin street courthouse during h…
Brazeau worried return to Senate would sully reputation
OTTAWA — Fresh from a court hearing in which he pled guilty to assault and possession of cocaine, Senator Patrick Brazeau was uncertain about whether it would be a smart move for his reputa…
Stephen Harper offers cursing supporter Senate appointment
TORONTO – During a campaign stop reporters asking questions about the Duffy scandal were cursed at by a Harper supporter, before he was removed and offered a seat in the Senate. “I spoke to…
Senators on Throne Speech: ‘So this is what the Senate looks like’
OTTAWA – Members of the Canadian Senate were impressed to see the Senate Chambers for the first time during the Speech from the Throne early today. “It’s all red!” said an amazed Janis John…
Senator paid $298k to do no work paid friend $65k to do no work
OTTAWA – Embattled Senator Mike Duffy is in further legal trouble after RCMP reports claim he used a portion of his $298,310 expenses to do the same work as a senator. “The Senator pa…