http://congress.web2announcer.com/ Web 2.0 announcer top stories for congress en Sun, 05 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2136409 unknown@ma.gnolia.com Saved By: jjjjjsssss | View Details | Give Thanks Sun, 05 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2136409cssframeworkweb pageDesignjavascriptgtdtaskshelpfulusefullorem ipsumresourcetoolgroupsbillinginvoicingweb developmentiaarchitectureJumpchartpatterncakephpphpopenidopen sourceflickrphotosharingshareMusicintellectual propertyfile sharingproductivitybusinessfreelancebrowserstestinghtmlbest practiceperformanceinfographicssmashingmagazinewebdesignwebsite designtutorials3 - readingbooksweb graphicslogo designlast.fmphotographyweddingtutorialwikicongressPoliticsgovernment http://web2announcer.com/go/2103412 unknown@ma.gnolia.com 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 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2103412flickrphotoshoppluginmacbloggingtumblelogopensourcecmscodecssiconsdownloadDesignAppletipspibbappSoftwaresocialNavigationlayoutNone assignedebookbookuiwebdesignhideipodtheftzuneicontutorialhealthhousekeepingcoworkersreviewratingstoolsweb designfreebrushesvectorchildrenstoriesonlineebooksSciencephotographyajaxjavascriptweb2.0Statisticsanalyticsviatalkgovernmentodogcongresstransparency http://web2announcer.com/go/2047135 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 05:44:33 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2047135VacongressveteransappropriationsbillbushvetoNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2046566 unknown@Netscape.com 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 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:29:44 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2046566LeahyemailscongressexecutivebranchNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2046405 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:52:12 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2046405DepartmentofjusticehansVonSpakovskycivilrightsVotingbushadministrationPoliticscongressNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2045274 unknown@Netscape.com "The executive has no right, in any case, to decide the question, whether there is or is not cause for declaring war." - James Madison Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:47:14 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2045274warpowersconstitutioncongressexecutivebranchfoundingfathersNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2043826 unknown@Netscape.com "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." Wed, 13 Jun 2007 19:34:31 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2043826ImmigrationKennedycongressbushamnestyNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2043187 unknown@Netscape.com 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 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:15:18 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2043187ImmigrationreformbushcongressNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2041839 unknown@Netscape.com 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 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:08:00 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2041839warcongressronpaulconstitutionNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2039591 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:44:25 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2039591ImmigrationKennedycongressbushamnestyNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2038864 unknown@Netscape.com There's little doubt the fight in congress over the immigration bill was a ruse meant to placate the public. Mon, 11 Jun 2007 05:41:41 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2038864congressImmigrationNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2037992 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Sun, 10 Jun 2007 15:09:20 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2037992congressEarmarksrepublicansGOPdemocratsPoliticsporkNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2037592 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Sun, 10 Jun 2007 15:01:43 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2037592ImmigrationKennedycongressbushamnestyNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2037868 unknown@Netscape.com 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? Sun, 10 Jun 2007 14:36:44 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2037868ImmigrationillegalcongressbushamnestyNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2038456 unknown@Netscape.com 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.' Sun, 10 Jun 2007 06:32:45 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2038456pensionscongressFelonsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2036017 unknown@Netscape.com 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." Sat, 09 Jun 2007 19:37:41 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2036017ImmigrationillegalreformoppositioncongressNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2035791 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Sat, 09 Jun 2007 07:16:12 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2035791ImmigrationillegalreformoppositioncongressNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2035711 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Sat, 09 Jun 2007 02:40:43 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2035711wariraqImmigrationcongressNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2035236 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Fri, 08 Jun 2007 20:41:31 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2035236johnDoolittledavidDreiercongressNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2034047 unknown@Netscape.com 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... Fri, 08 Jun 2007 17:24:15 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2034047ImmigrationPoliticscampaigncandidatescongressNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2034909 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Fri, 08 Jun 2007 09:08:53 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2034909housearmedservicescommitteeEarmarksPoliticscongresscorruptionNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2033546 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Thu, 07 Jun 2007 22:13:13 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2033546constitutioncongresswarpowersNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2027428 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Mon, 04 Jun 2007 23:51:26 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2027428congresswarTroopsbushNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2024780 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Sun, 03 Jun 2007 21:35:51 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2024780SexSmutstoriesHustlercongressNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2022515 unknown@Netscape.com 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... Sat, 02 Jun 2007 21:06:11 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2022515democratrepublican2008SenatecongressNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2018726 unknown@Netscape.com 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 . Thu, 31 May 2007 20:01:35 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2018726brokenpromisesdemocratsorgainizedcrimeactivismcongressNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2018470 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Thu, 31 May 2007 04:23:53 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2018470WSJMoneytaxescongressPresbushNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2015695 unknown@Netscape.com 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 Tue, 29 May 2007 21:29:25 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2015695wariraqSigningstatementsbushcongressNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2013204 unknown@Netscape.com 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. Mon, 28 May 2007 18:22:28 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2013204tuskegeecongressmilitarymemorialdayracismNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2011674 unknown@Netscape.com 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! Sun, 27 May 2007 19:03:02 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2011674ImmigrationreformbillcongresscorruptionNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2011706 unknown@Netscape.com 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! Sun, 27 May 2007 19:03:02 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2011706billreformImmigrationcongresscorruptionNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2011611 unknown@Netscape.com Gonzales, the president's lawyer and Texas buddy, is twisting slowly in the wind, facing a vote of no confidence from the Senate. Sun, 27 May 2007 16:26:24 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2011611usattorneysGonzalesattorneygeneralbushcongressNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2010329 unknown@Netscape.com After committing troops to a war that has left hundreds of thousands dead and millions without homes, George W. Bush says he prays for safety and peace. Way to go, Georgie, shift the responsibility for your mess to God. Sat, 26 May 2007 10:37:24 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2010329wariraqcongressforeignpolicyNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2009506 unknown@Netscape.com Congressional leaders have neglected to remind the nation what the Constitution says. They have allowed the president to reframe the Constitution, usurping their power for himself. Sat, 26 May 2007 03:46:55 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2009506congressbushwhitehousemonarchyDeciderinchiefNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2010213 unknown@Netscape.com This benchmark plan does nothing other than give an inept President the time he needs to put more lives at risk in a "war" void of sophisticated strategy driven only by a refusal to be wrong in the face of insurmountable evidence to that very fact. Sat, 26 May 2007 02:44:47 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2010213democratscongresswarbenchmarkNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2007996 unknown@Netscape.com Bowing to President Bush, the Democratic-controlled Congress grudgingly approved fresh billions for the Iraq war Thursday night, minus the troop withdrawal timeline that drew his earlier veto. "The Iraqi government needs to show real progress in return for America's continued support and sacrifice," said the commander in chief, and h Fri, 25 May 2007 06:55:59 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2007996bushcongressiraqdemocratsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2008872 unknown@Netscape.com Congress approved $120 billion in emergency spending for military operations and domestic projects after dropping troop withdrawal timelines that drew a veto threat from President George W. Bush. Fri, 25 May 2007 04:52:20 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2008872congresswariraqfundingNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2007448 unknown@Netscape.com Bush, Cheney, & Congress have failed to support and defend the Constitution. What can we do? We can ask those in our local governments who have taken the oath, what they are willing to do to support and defend our Constitution. Will they speak out in defense of it, and if not, why not? Perhaps it's time we have that conversation. Fri, 25 May 2007 03:56:36 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2007448constitutionbushcheneycongressoathNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2007570 unknown@Netscape.com Sen. Russ Feingold's (D-WI) response today: "Tell that to the families who lose their loved ones in the next few months while we're dillying and dallying on this thing." Thu, 24 May 2007 21:11:10 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2007570FeingoldiraqwarcongresswithdrawalNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2007908 unknown@Netscape.com They claim that they don't have the votes to override a veto. But they do have the votes to keep passing a bill that Bush will veto, effectively bringing the war in Iraq to a close because funding will run out. Thu, 24 May 2007 20:44:21 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2007908democratsiraqwarfundingcongressNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2007786 unknown@Netscape.com What does patriotism really mean in this time of oppressive government? Thu, 24 May 2007 17:28:28 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2007786paulPatriotismiraqcongressNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2006856 unknown@Netscape.com State and local governments this week resumed a push to lobby Congress for far-reaching changes on two different fronts: gaining the ability to impose sales taxes on Net shopping, and being able to levy new monthly taxes on DSL and other connections. One senator is even predicting taxes on e-mail. Thu, 24 May 2007 09:16:46 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2006856congresstaxesInternetemailshoppingNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2005611 unknown@Netscape.com I just couldn't resist the headline. But this Monica does not wear a blue dress, but she may help to bring down her boss. "I didn't mean to break the law," seemed to be the line of the day for Monica Goodling as it was repeated often in her testimony to congress today. Thu, 24 May 2007 01:00:29 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2005611justiceDepartmentcongresstestimonyscandalRNCcronysNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2005249 unknown@Netscape.com Those who choose to wrap themselves in the American flag are not only invoking the protections granted by our Constitution, they are also submitting to the consequences for violating it. It is time for you to seek the truth. Wed, 23 May 2007 08:17:31 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2005249congresswaraccountabilitycasualtiesconstitutionNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2004500 unknown@Netscape.com 24 weeks after Walmart agreed to remove shirts bearing Nazi iconography from its shelves, and 15 weeks after getting a letter from Congress demanding the shirts removal, they're still there. Wed, 23 May 2007 06:13:15 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2004500walmartnazitshirtcongressNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2005798 unknown@Netscape.com 24 weeks after Walmart agreed to remove shirts bearing Nazi iconography from its shelves, and 15 weeks after getting a letter from Congress demanding the shirts removal, they're still there. Wed, 23 May 2007 06:13:15 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2005798walmartnazitshirtcongressNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2004326 unknown@Netscape.com The divide between Democratic leaders contemplating their re-election prospects in 2008 and rank-and-file Democrats is becoming a chasm--one so wide that Congressional Democrats may soon find it hard to straddle it. The issue is impeachment. Tue, 22 May 2007 20:03:38 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2004326democratscongressimpeachmentNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1993250 unknown@Netscape.com As the subpoenas mount and the administration continues to signal that it will stonewall, what happens when Congress, the irresistible force, meets the White House, the immovable object? Former general counsel to the House Charles Tiefer explains. Mon, 21 May 2007 22:51:31 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1993250congressconstitutionwhitehouseSubpoenasgovernmentbushscandalNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1987262 unknown@Netscape.com Powerful people continually tell us that if Truman, Johnson, Clinton, et al, could initiate war without a Congressional declaration, then any current or future President could do likewise. Precedent now supposedly trumps the rule of law. But, the Constitution remains valid even after presidents violate it. Mon, 21 May 2007 17:32:38 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1987262warpowersconstitutioncongresspresidentNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1973887 unknown@Netscape.com Here's the one benefit that outweighs all the negatives. Sun, 20 May 2007 14:56:29 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1973887ImmigrationbushcongressreformbordersNews