Category: Congressional Activity
It’s Time to Fix the Filibuster
Legislative Bill Tracking 101
— by Marla Turner, NSDP Secretary With the new Congress sworn in and the Nevada Legislature set to start on February 4th, it’s a good time to refresh ourselves on how bills become law and how we can track their progress. At both the
Looks Like the 113th Congress Will Be More of the Same
126 Days? That’s ridiculous! They only show up for work for 1/3 of the year. Maybe we, as citizens, should take some serious action and start some sort of nationwide ballot initiative to cut their salaries by 2/3s.
2012-11-26: What I’ve Been Reading
Tax Rates For America’s Wealthiest Fell In 2010 Travis Waldron | News Report: Low capital gains rates have helped the wealthy pay lower and lower tax rates even as their incomes have skyrocketed. And while capital gains income makes up almost half
The Week Ahead in Congress
In the Senate The Senate is in session beginning Monday. It will take up: — The Sportsmen Act (S 3525): to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting. (Senate vote this week. According to Hill Sources, elements of this
Harry — Fix the Filibuster on Day One
On November 6th, Democrats achieved a stunning victory, but all of that will be for naught if the Senate filibuster is allowed to remain in place. Republican obstructionists will continue to use it to “rule by the minority” and obstruct everything for
The Week Ahead in Congress
Both the House and Senate are in during this last week before the July 4 break. The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the constitutionality of the 2010 healthcare law, which will make waves in Washington, regardless of the decision. The
Anticipated Congressional Activity this Week
The House and Senate are both in this week. The Senate will continue trying to make progress on the farm bill, while the House will pass bills dealing with federal land policy and energy. IN THE SENATE The Agriculture Reform, Food, and
The Week Ahead in Congress (June 4-8, 2012)
The first full week of June should see House passage of a few major spending bills for fiscal year 2013, while the Senate is expected to consider farm legislation. Click on any link below to weigh in on that bill using PopVox.