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The goal is not to radically rework every Congressional procedure. The operating principle of the Open House Project is known as Paving the Cowpaths. Our recommendations included some very unobtrusive ways to open up the House, low-hanging fruit where the Internet and Congressional procedures come together, though the report also contains several more high-reaching aspirations. The potential of this project lies in the possibility of experts and citizens from all fields to come together and identify areas where Congress can open up and allows all of us to have more information and access. Saved By: Chris Messina | View Details | Give Thanks
The goal is not to radically rework every Congressional procedure. The operating principle of the Open House Project is known as Paving the Cowpaths. Our recommendations included some very unobtrusive ways to open up the House, low-hanging fruit where the Internet and Congressional procedures come together, though the report also contains several more high-reaching aspirations. The potential of this project lies in the possibility of experts and citizens from all fields to come together and identify areas where Congress can open up and allows all of us to have more information and access. Saved By: Chris Messina | View Details | Give Thanks
added 2007 Fri Jun 15 5:44:33 by bubba2
Edwards has used his post as an appropriations subcommittee chairman to deliver a $65 billion bill funding veterans and military construction programs to the US House. The measure is scheduled for a vote this week. Edwards has been working for 16 years to write a VA funding bill like this one, and that a Bush veto would be devastating for veterans.
Edwards has used his post as an appropriations subcommittee chairman to deliver a $65 billion bill funding veterans and military construction programs to the US House. The measure is scheduled for a vote this week. Edwards has been working for 16 years to write a VA funding bill like this one, and that a Bush veto would be devastating for veterans.
added 2007 Thu Jun 14 19:29:44 by populist
Today, during a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting, Leahy revealed that the White House does indeed have the emails, but has yet to turn them over to Congress
Today, during a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting, Leahy revealed that the White House does indeed have the emails, but has yet to turn them over to Congress
added 2007 Thu Jun 14 12:52:12 by Aidenag
Another former Justice Department lawyer went before Congress on Wednesday with few answers for his Democratic interrogators and a spotty memory. Time and again during his confirmation hearing, Hans von Spakovsky cited either the attorney-client privilege or a cloudy memory for his purported role in restricting minorities' voting rights.
Another former Justice Department lawyer went before Congress on Wednesday with few answers for his Democratic interrogators and a spotty memory. Time and again during his confirmation hearing, Hans von Spakovsky cited either the attorney-client privilege or a cloudy memory for his purported role in restricting minorities' voting rights.
added 2007 Thu Jun 14 8:47:14 by populist
"The executive has no right, in any case, to decide the question, whether there is or is not cause for declaring war." - James Madison
"The executive has no right, in any case, to decide the question, whether there is or is not cause for declaring war." - James Madison
added 2007 Wed Jun 13 19:34:31 by zaph22
"SENATOR Edward Kennedy has been the godfather of America's immigration policy since the mid 1960s. No other figure in American politics bears as much responsibility as he for the current pathetic state of U.S. immigration affairs."
"SENATOR Edward Kennedy has been the godfather of America's immigration policy since the mid 1960s. No other figure in American politics bears as much responsibility as he for the current pathetic state of U.S. immigration affairs."
added 2007 Wed Jun 13 7:15:18 by Stephen Johnson
President Bush is threatening to revive the failed comprehensive immigration bill in "improved" form. He is wasting his and our time. No amount of improving can make the comprehensive approach the best path for America to solve its immigration woes. Instead of a big bang approach to immigration reform, we need to adopt a different sort of
President Bush is threatening to revive the failed comprehensive immigration bill in "improved" form. He is wasting his and our time. No amount of improving can make the comprehensive approach the best path for America to solve its immigration woes. Instead of a big bang approach to immigration reform, we need to adopt a different sort of
added 2007 Tue Jun 12 18:08:00 by populist
the Constitution gives congress, and congress alone, the ability to declare war. What is the branch of the U.S. government that moves the slowest, has the most debate, is most subject to the changing demands of the citizens, and is the most likely to spend months or even years talking without ever taking meaningfull action? The Congress. That is by
the Constitution gives congress, and congress alone, the ability to declare war. What is the branch of the U.S. government that moves the slowest, has the most debate, is most subject to the changing demands of the citizens, and is the most likely to spend months or even years talking without ever taking meaningfull action? The Congress. That is by
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added 2007 Mon Jun 11 16:44:25 by zaph22
The White House and Republican allies were optimistic that the immigration overhaul bill will come back to life and pass the Senate, as they hinted they will pitch the bill as necessary to securing the border and enforcing the law, appealing to conservatives wary that illegal immigrants will continue to stream into the country.
The White House and Republican allies were optimistic that the immigration overhaul bill will come back to life and pass the Senate, as they hinted they will pitch the bill as necessary to securing the border and enforcing the law, appealing to conservatives wary that illegal immigrants will continue to stream into the country.
added 2007 Mon Jun 11 5:41:41 by populist
There's little doubt the fight in congress over the immigration bill was a ruse meant to placate the public.
There's little doubt the fight in congress over the immigration bill was a ruse meant to placate the public.
added 2007 Sun Jun 10 15:09:20 by Aidenag
As the House Appropriations Committee met last week to consider four massive spending bills, something was missing: congressional "earmarks." Long dismissed as pork, earmarks had more than quadrupled under the Republican-controlled Congress. By some estimates, lawmakers were quietly adding nearly $19 billion a year in special projects.
As the House Appropriations Committee met last week to consider four massive spending bills, something was missing: congressional "earmarks." Long dismissed as pork, earmarks had more than quadrupled under the Republican-controlled Congress. By some estimates, lawmakers were quietly adding nearly $19 billion a year in special projects.
added 2007 Sun Jun 10 15:01:43 by zaph22
By now everyone has heard of the proposed new Immigration Bill, the result of months of secret back-room negotiations between Democrats and Republicans. Rather than attack the bill, or calling names, I am going to do something different. I am going to look at a number of PAST immigration bills, and compare the situation today.
By now everyone has heard of the proposed new Immigration Bill, the result of months of secret back-room negotiations between Democrats and Republicans. Rather than attack the bill, or calling names, I am going to do something different. I am going to look at a number of PAST immigration bills, and compare the situation today.
added 2007 Sun Jun 10 14:36:44 by TimALoftis
Amnesty has emerged as the pariah term of the immigration debate, disavowed even by those who believe in its goals. But what are the alternatives to letting illegals stay? Deporting millions? Devising other punishments? Doing nothing at all?
Amnesty has emerged as the pariah term of the immigration debate, disavowed even by those who believe in its goals. But what are the alternatives to letting illegals stay? Deporting millions? Devising other punishments? Doing nothing at all?
added 2007 Sun Jun 10 6:32:45 by TechnologyExpert
A GOP Congressman noted that just recently 'several former Members of Congress who were already convicted and sent to jail, cashed in their taxpayer-funded retirement checks. After indictment and conviction, they are still paid each month by the very taxpayers they betrayed. that's right. You and I are paying the pensions of criminals.'
A GOP Congressman noted that just recently 'several former Members of Congress who were already convicted and sent to jail, cashed in their taxpayer-funded retirement checks. After indictment and conviction, they are still paid each month by the very taxpayers they betrayed. that's right. You and I are paying the pensions of criminals.'
added 2007 Sat Jun 9 19:37:41 by zaph22
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who triggered the bill's failure after both sides couldn't agree on an acceptable number of amendments, said he'd revive the the legislation "as soon as enough Republicans are ready to join us in moving forward."
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who triggered the bill's failure after both sides couldn't agree on an acceptable number of amendments, said he'd revive the the legislation "as soon as enough Republicans are ready to join us in moving forward."
added 2007 Sat Jun 9 7:16:12 by zaph22
Three major technology trade groups on Friday urged the U.S. Senate to resurrect a wide-ranging immigration reform bill that would expand a controversial skilled-worker visa program.
Three major technology trade groups on Friday urged the U.S. Senate to resurrect a wide-ranging immigration reform bill that would expand a controversial skilled-worker visa program.
added 2007 Sat Jun 9 2:40:43 by populist
In regards to the war in Iraq, over 3,500 of our soldiers have now died and I would like to know where the outrage of our congress in totality to end this war is. I would like to see coming from our congress a veto proof bill that will finally end this war and its bloodletting.
In regards to the war in Iraq, over 3,500 of our soldiers have now died and I would like to know where the outrage of our congress in totality to end this war is. I would like to see coming from our congress a veto proof bill that will finally end this war and its bloodletting.
added 2007 Fri Jun 8 20:41:31 by pawfoots
In what can only be described as a not-at-all surprising development, Rep. John Doolittle late last night voted against a measure requiring speedy ethics investigations for any member of Congress indicted for criminal conduct.
In what can only be described as a not-at-all surprising development, Rep. John Doolittle late last night voted against a measure requiring speedy ethics investigations for any member of Congress indicted for criminal conduct.
added 2007 Fri Jun 8 17:24:15 by zaph22
Immigration issues rocked the Republican field at Tuesday night's debate, with all but Senator John McCain finding serious flaws with various parts of the legislation. The mounting opposition, from many quarters including Democrats, put a lot of pressure on the compromise bill. It failed last night in the Senate...
Immigration issues rocked the Republican field at Tuesday night's debate, with all but Senator John McCain finding serious flaws with various parts of the legislation. The mounting opposition, from many quarters including Democrats, put a lot of pressure on the compromise bill. It failed last night in the Senate...
added 2007 Fri Jun 8 9:08:53 by Aidenag
Members of the House Armed Services Committee have requested millions of dollars in federal earmarks for companies that have contributed thousands of dollars to their reelection funds, according to a review of funding requests made publicly available for the first time.
Members of the House Armed Services Committee have requested millions of dollars in federal earmarks for companies that have contributed thousands of dollars to their reelection funds, according to a review of funding requests made publicly available for the first time.
added 2007 Thu Jun 7 22:13:13 by populist
With regard to whether or not the U.S. Congress has any constitutional right and responsibility as to the disposition of the military forces of the United States, Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution provides guidance.
With regard to whether or not the U.S. Congress has any constitutional right and responsibility as to the disposition of the military forces of the United States, Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution provides guidance.
added 2007 Mon Jun 4 23:51:26 by populist
How he and his cohorts have been able to successfully convince the American public, and cow the Democratic Congress, into believing that one supports the troops by having a war for them will never be explained; it is absolutely inexplicable.
How he and his cohorts have been able to successfully convince the American public, and cow the Democratic Congress, into believing that one supports the troops by having a war for them will never be explained; it is absolutely inexplicable.
added 2007 Sun Jun 3 21:35:51 by TechnologyExpert
Hustler magazine is looking for some scandalous sex in Washington again -- and willing to pay for it. "Have you had a sexual encounter with a current member of the United States Congress or a high-ranking government official?" read a full-page advertisement taken out by Larry Flynt's pornographic magazine in Sunday's Washington Post.
Hustler magazine is looking for some scandalous sex in Washington again -- and willing to pay for it. "Have you had a sexual encounter with a current member of the United States Congress or a high-ranking government official?" read a full-page advertisement taken out by Larry Flynt's pornographic magazine in Sunday's Washington Post.
added 2007 Sat Jun 2 21:06:11 by trnscndr
It should be noted that any analysis political scientists do leads to one major conclusion, the Republicans have the most to lose in 2008. Statistically the change in the Senate alone, stands to beat the take over of US Congress by the "Contract of America" led by Newt...
It should be noted that any analysis political scientists do leads to one major conclusion, the Republicans have the most to lose in 2008. Statistically the change in the Senate alone, stands to beat the take over of US Congress by the "Contract of America" led by Newt...
added 2007 Thu May 31 20:01:35 by blothbelt
A letter to those who promised change: I am but one of the many citizens that made it possible for you to hold office. I think I remember a thank you speech somewhere along the way; speeches of a New Day. However that seems like such a long time ago .
A letter to those who promised change: I am but one of the many citizens that made it possible for you to hold office. I think I remember a thank you speech somewhere along the way; speeches of a New Day. However that seems like such a long time ago .
added 2007 Thu May 31 4:23:53 by y_soitenly
New Law Prevents Parents From Shifting Assets to Students Under Age 24; Trust-Fund Babies, Watch Out. A new tax law further tightens the screws on wealthy parents who make gifts to a child in order to take advantage of a lower tax rate on children's investment income.
New Law Prevents Parents From Shifting Assets to Students Under Age 24; Trust-Fund Babies, Watch Out. A new tax law further tightens the screws on wealthy parents who make gifts to a child in order to take advantage of a lower tax rate on children's investment income.
added 2007 Tue May 29 21:29:25 by populist
The truth is, this Congress, elected by a public that made it clear it was sick and tired of the Iraq War, has really done little or nothing to challenge the presidentÃ;¢ââ;;¬"not on global warming, not on the Iraq War, and not on his unilateral gutting of traditional and Constitu
The truth is, this Congress, elected by a public that made it clear it was sick and tired of the Iraq War, has really done little or nothing to challenge the presidentÃ;¢ââ;;¬"not on global warming, not on the Iraq War, and not on his unilateral gutting of traditional and Constitu
added 2007 Mon May 28 18:22:28 by zaph22
The U.S. Congress is honoring a Gary man who helped fight both World War II and racial discrimination at home as a Tuskegee Airman.
The U.S. Congress is honoring a Gary man who helped fight both World War II and racial discrimination at home as a Tuskegee Airman.
added 2007 Sun May 27 19:03:02 by trnscndr
The bill still has a long way to go before it draws enough support to pass both the house and senate in agreement. The sticking points seem to be in the perception of amnesty, enforcement and the 1-day background check provision!
The bill still has a long way to go before it draws enough support to pass both the house and senate in agreement. The sticking points seem to be in the perception of amnesty, enforcement and the 1-day background check provision!
