The House of Representatives passed the $1.7 trillion spending bill to fund the federal government through the next fiscal year by 225 votes to 201. Averting a shutdown, this is expected to be the last major bill of Congress before Republicans take control of the House in January. After months in the making, the billContinue reading “The $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Bill Passed – Shutdown Avoided”
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Remembering the Farewell Address
On September 17th, 1976 on the 9th year anniversary of the constitution George Washington published his now so famous farewell address, also known as, the Constitution day address. It has been recited over 120 times since then by other presidents and congress members as they leave their seats in government. The address was mostly writtenContinue reading “Remembering the Farewell Address”
Amazon May Face Department of Justice, Allegations of Lying to Congress
Lawmakers who spent much of 2019 and 2020 probing Amazon for potential antitrust violations now accuse the tech giant of lying to Congress and want the Department of Justice to investigate “potentially criminal conduct” from the company and some of its executives. Members of the Judiciary Committee stated in a letter to Attorney General MerrickContinue reading “Amazon May Face Department of Justice, Allegations of Lying to Congress”
Is the US Democracy in Danger?
The Democratic Party is facing a moment of strong symbolism only a day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which Democrats had set as a deadline to approve new laws to counter Republican voting restrictions in many states. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is expected to call votes that will uphold ideological divides within the party andContinue reading “Is the US Democracy in Danger?”
$1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Awaits President Biden’s Signature
A $1.2 trillion dollar infrastructure bill was passed by congress on November 5 and is being sent to President Joe Biden’s desk where it awaits his signature. The house passed the bipartisan plan for the bill on Friday night. Saturday, President Biden said he will hold a signing ceremony when legislators return from recesses. TheContinue reading “$1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Awaits President Biden’s Signature”
President Biden’s Billionaire Tax Plan
Remember a few months ago when President Joe Biden proposed to tax the wealthiest individuals and high-end corporations? Well, that plan is still in the works. On Sunday, President Biden invited Senate Majority Chuck Schumer to his home in Delaware and discussed the potential proposal. Senator Schumer expressed his liking to the proposal with someContinue reading “President Biden’s Billionaire Tax Plan”
Biden calls on Congress to enact gun law reforms
On February 14, 2018 a gunman opened fire at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida killing 17. With this year being the 3rd anniversary of the shooting, a fire was lit in Biden to start working on the passing of gun legislation. Biden has begun to urge Congress to enact a “commonsense gunContinue reading “Biden calls on Congress to enact gun law reforms”
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