We’re the International Jack LaLanne
H.R. 2237 would promote the strengthening of the private sector in Egypt and Tunisia.
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Happy 113th, Phillipines!
H. Res. 275 would honor the 113th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines.
Congress Talks About Iran
Iran is a top issue in Washington, D.C. A large number of bills have been introduced in the United States Congress dealing with Iran. Here’s a list of bills introduced to date. It’s up to you do decide which are the important ones and which are the good ones: H. Res. 33, Expressing the sense [...]
What Kind of Terrorism Does North Korea Sponsor?
S. 837 is a new bill introduced in the Senate to require that North Korea be listed as a state sponsor of terrorism, among other things. But wait a sec. North Korea is and does a lot of bad things, but is sponsoring terrorism among them? Well, kinda, yes. My handy Web research reveals a [...]
“Coburn Omnibus” Cost Estimate: $70 per U.S. Family
The Congressional Budget Office came out with a cost estimate today for S. 3297, the Advancing America’s Priorities Act, which has also been called the “Coburn Omnibus.” It combines 36 pieces of federal legislation into one. Yesterday, adding up all the pieces of the Coburn Omnibus, we came up with about $65 per U.S. family. [...]
The “Coburn Omnibus” – 36 Bills in One!
Republican Senator Tom Coburn of Oklahoma didn’t come to Washington, D.C. to grow the government. A long time critic of federal spending and power, he has made prolific use of “holds” to prevent legislation he doesn’t like from moving forward. Now Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has reached his wit’s end. He has cobbled [...]