Congress
Senate Reversal Puts “Fast Track” Back on the Rails
Amtrak is still in trouble, but “fast track” is back on the rails. ...
House Approves Late-Term Abortions Ban
House Republicans approved a late-term abortion ban on Wednesday after a controversial rape provision was removed from the bill’s language. Female Republican lawmakers...
Read moreObamaTrade “Fast Track” Still Alive Despite Senate Smack Down
Opponents of TPA, TPP, and TTIP rejoiced over the Senate’s May 12 vote, but another Fast Track match is looming, as lobbyists, the...
Read moreSenate Dems Block Fast Track for Obama Trade Deals
Senate Democrats Tuesday threw up a hurdle on the “fast track” that President Obama and Republican “free trade” advocates couldn’t clear. ...
Read moreMcConnell Delays Debate on Legislation, Tries to Save Complete Patriot Act
In a last-ditch bid to save the Patriot Act, which has been condemned by many members of Congress for its overreaching authorization of...
Read moreGOP Senators Isakson and Sessions Duel Over TPP “Trade” Scheme
Senator Johnny Isakson recently advocated passage of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) while Senator Jeff Sessions posted a “Critical Alert” articulating his concerns with...
Read moreUtah Congressmen Form Federal Land Group to Return Control to States
U.S. representatives from Utah have formed a group to give power over land back to the states. ...
Read moreExtending Patriot Act Provisions: Cotton Ready to Fight Rand Paul
Senator Tom Cotton is set to fight Rand Paul in a battle to extend parts of the Patriot Act that will soon expire....
Read moreHouse Votes to Repeal Federal Estate Tax
The House's vote to repeal the estate tax appears to be a purely political move to serve during the 2016 election campaigns. A...
Read moreNew Jersey Senator Menendez’ Indictment Is Rocking Washington
The indictment of New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez is turning Washington upside down. ...
Read morePentagon Loses $500 Million in Yemen, Gets a $96 Billion Budget Increase
Republicans have proven, time and again, that when it comes to throwing huge stacks of money, they hurl as recklessly as Democrats —...
Read moreHouse Passes Budget Using Unusual Rule
House Republicans passed a budget on Wednesday after employing the very unusual “Queen of the Hill” rule. The budget that earned the most...
Read moreHuge Ex-Im Bank Loan Defaults Imperiling Bank’s Reauthorization
Once again risk is shifted from a major American company to the American taxpayer via the Export-Import Bank, but this may be the...
Read moreGOP Turns to Rare Rule for Budget Votes
In order to pass a 2016 budget, Republican leaders have turned to a rarely used rule that would allow lawmakers to vote on...
Read moreTrade Promotion Authority: Another Rush Job on Fast Track
The heat is on as key Republicans help President Obama and Wall Street execs push TPA Fast Track for quick passage of the...
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