Congress
Lawmaker Introducing Bill To Prevent Minting Of Trillion-Dollar Coins
There is no plan to mint trillion-dollar coins to pay the federal government’s debt, and Congressman Greg Walden wants to keep it that way.
Opinion: New Beginnings
This New Year ushers in a new Congress and a large Freshman class. Here’s hoping that new faces create needed change on the Hill.
Opinion: A Terrible End To A Terrible Congress
Congress refused to vote for relief for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. The first Republican President famously said “a house divided against itself cannot stand.” The same holds true for the Republican Party today.
Rep. Ron Paul Makes Farewell Speech To Congress [Video]
Former Presidential candidate and Texas congressman Dr. Ron Paul makes his farewell speech to Congress, grilling both Democrats and Republicans.
Opinion: Petraeus Must Testify On Libya
Petraeus must either volunteer to speak as a civilian or Congress must subpoena the former CIA Director to speak to complete the Benghazi puzzle.
Opinion: Obama Makes The Case: One-Term Limit Needed For President
President Barack Obama epitomizes the need for a one-term limit for presidents of the United States.
Sen. Patty Murray’s Veterans Job Bill Shot Down By GOP
Washington Senator Patty Murray’s $1 billion jobs program that aims to put veterans back to work was voted down by senate Republicans. GOP Party leaders argued the spending for the measure violated spending limits that Congress agreed to last year.
DelBene Emerges From Expensive 1st District Primary
Former Microsoft executive Suzan DelBene emerged from a caustic and costly primary campaign Tuesday, vanquishing a slate of other Democrats with a flood of advertisements funded in part by her own wealth.
Opinion: Where’s Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.?
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. owes his constituents a full explanation of why he hasn’t been on the job this summer.
Opinion: Republicans Vote For Denial Of Affordable Health Care Again
Tea Party zealots in Congress are obsessed with stripping people of their right and access to affordable care.
