Tag: House of Representatives
Senate saves net neutrality, now onto the House
“Today’s vote is a sign that the fight for internet freedom is far from over."
Former congressman found guilty of 23 felonies
Former Texas Rep. Steve Stockman's sentencing is currently scheduled for August, and he could face decades in prison for his crimes.
A record-breaking number of females running for House in 2018 midterm...
With a total of 309 females who have filed candidacy papers to run for the House, it surpasses the record of 298 set in 2012.
Close call in Illinois’ third district should be a wake up...
Newman’s insurgent campaign should be a wake up call to both centrist and right-leaning Democrats.
Congressional Committee members pushing LNG exports bills have deep financial, revolving...
Most of the politicians backing the two bills under consideration have taken tens of thousands of dollars in contributions from the oil and gas industry.
Here are the 227 Representatives that just voted to give tax...
“These are the 227 GOP House members who voted for the #GOPTaxScam...SHAME!”
Take back the house
As Trump’s coalition begins to crumble, will the Democrats propose a more credible (and more widely believed) alternative than what they just put forward?
Why is Washington still pushing the trans-pacific partnership?
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) embodies the stacked deck. It was negotiated in secret of, by and for the global corporations.
A House Divided (On Gun Control) Cannot Vacation
This historic protest was demanding what can only be called a meager measure, delaying suspected terrorists from buying guns. What about restoring the assault-weapons ban?
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GOP-led states risk leaving 10 million children hungry by rejecting $1.14 billion summer food...
Twelve Republican-led states face a January 1 deadline to join the Summer EBT program, a lifeline for millions of hungry kids, as advocates urge governors to act amid rising food insecurity and economic challenges.
More than 120 House Democrats urge Biden to ratify Equal Rights Amendment as deadline...
Lawmakers push President Joe Biden to finalize a constitutional ban on sex discrimination while Republicans invoke past deadlines to stall progress.
Trump’s Cabinet picks aren’t just unqualified and inexperienced—they’re morally bankrupt
While every president has a right to select their own Cabinet appointees, the Senate also has the Constitutional authority to decide whether each nominee is fit to serve.
6 fracking Billionaires and climate denial groups behind Trump’s cabinet
Trump’s nominees are backed by major players in the world of climate obstruction – from Project 2025 and Koch network fixtures to oil-soaked Christian nationalists.
Endo’s end around: How one of the nation’s largest opioid makers escaped a $7...
Endo “came with a strategy purposely intended to reduce payments to opioid victims."