Topic: Barbara Mikulski

Senator Barbara Mikulski, Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee, advocated for the passage of the 2015 Homeland Security fiscal appropriations. During her remarks, she emphasized the role of local law enforcement and fire departments as the first line of defense against domestic threats. The hosts criticize her delivery and the shifting stance of the Democratic Party regarding the expansion of the police state.

Senators Susan Collins and Barbara Mikulski are mocked for repeatedly misidentifying Edward Snowden as "Edwin" and "Eric" during official hearings. The hosts argue this lack of basic factual knowledge demonstrates how out of touch the Senate is with the issues they oversee. They suggest the senators are simply reading scripts provided by handlers without understanding the subject matter.

Senator Barbara Mikulski's repeated use of the number "33" during a floor speech is interpreted as a potential coded signal for financial markets. The hosts discuss a specific spike in the bond market that occurred shortly after the speech, suggesting that insiders could have made significant profits by timing trades around the legislative countdown. They lament missing the opportunity to capitalize on these perceived signals.

The government shutdown has halted the FAA's ability to process new aircraft registrations, though existing planes can still fly. Senator Barbara Mikulski is criticized for her dramatic floor speeches regarding the CDC's "disease detectives" and "investigative SWAT teams." The hosts argue that such long-tenured politicians highlight the need for constitutional term limits in Congress.

Senator Barbara Mikulski chairs a hearing on cyber security, emphasizing the need to protect the ".com" and ".gov" domains from "techno boondoggles." Her delivery and grasp of technical terminology, including "cyber sexing" and "tracker hackers," are mocked. The hearing addresses a $13 billion budget request for fiscal year 2014.