Due to intense grassroots pressure against the detainee provisions contained in the National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report, House leadership almost pulled the report from today's agenda rather than see it defeated on the House floor! Instead, after appearing to have pulled it and voting began on a series of other bills, it was announced [...]
"The protester" has been named Time's Person of the Year. – The Huffington Post Time Names "The Protester" as Person of the Year – The Huffington Post NTSB Wants All States to Ban Cell Phone Use While Driving – USA Today U.S. Seeks More Advisory Role in Afghanistan – Los Angeles Times Broward County, FL, [...]
On Wednesday, the Senate will vote on two balanced budget amendment's to the Constitution. One, is S.J.Res. 10, a solid BBA that all 47 Republicans are supporting, and S.J.Res. 24, a compromise proposal which never actually requires a balanced budget. Senator Paul spoke on the floor today urging members to support a strong BBA to [...]
