Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., issued a stern warning to Senate Democrats who might vote against a stopgap spending measure. Less than an hour after the House passed the bill, Ryan said Senate Democrats are the “only thing standing in the way” of government funding and other resources and programs. “The only thing […]
How a Congressional Harassment Claim Led to a Secret $220,000 Payment…
Winsome Packer had a plum overseas assignment, an apartment in Vienna and a six-figure salary as an adviser to a Washington congressman when it all came crashing down. Her boss, Rep. Alcee L. Hastings (D-Fla.), suggested that he should stay with her when he was visiting Austria, she claimed. He made comments she considered sexually […]
House Expands Russia Probe…
The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence has expanded its 2016 election investigation from a starting point of Russian interference to an end-game that focuses on federal law enforcement and how it conducted a drive to snare President Trump and his people. Committee Chairman Devin Nunes, California Republican, is accusing the Justice Department and the […]
House Unanimously Votes to Protect Little Girls with Strong Penalties for Female Genital Mutilation…
People who mutilate the genitals of young girls in the name of religion or culture in the U.S. may soon face tough new penalties. The House of Representatives voted unanimously for the “Stopping Abusive Female Exploitation Act” or SAFE. The legislation triples the federal penalty for female genital mutilation from five to 15 years in […]
Gun Rights Activists Celebrate House Approval of Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill…
The House delivered a win for gun rights groups Wednesday with the passage of legislation that would force states to recognize concealed carry permits issued by other states and would strengthen the federal gun background check system. The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, backed by Republicans, was adopted in a 231-198 vote that mostly followed party […]
Purchased Politicians, Mostly Republicans in House and Senate, Write Letters Opposing Trump on NAFTA…
Multinational corporations and foreign governments spend hundreds of millions in Washington DC lobbying House and Senate politicians to retain trade positions. It’s generally a legal bribery business where congressional representatives get rich by selling their votes to corporations and foreign governments. Most of you already know the game…
Here Are 9 Key Differences Between the Dueling Senate and House Tax Bills…
House Passes Massive Tax Bill…
House Republicans passed a $5.5 trillion tax bill Thursday, in a major step toward rewriting the nation’s tax code and providing a sorely needed legislativve victory for President Donald Trump. The bill passed 227-205, with 13 Republicans breaking with leadership to vote against the legislation. Not a single Democrat backed the bill, highlighting the sharp […]
53 Congressional Reps on All Expense Paid Trips to Israel…
At least 53 Congressional representatives are on a week-long trip to Israel, paid for by the American Israel Education Foundation (AIEF), an arm of the powerful lobbying group AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee). AIEF’s budget is approximately $80 million, which it uses to take diverse groups to Israel…