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FILTER RESULTS ►eBay asks users to petition US House of Representatives over “unfair” Internet sales tax legislation
eBay has begun reaching out to its users to petition the US House of Representatives over what it calls ”unfair Internet sales tax legislation.” This campaign is, of course, in regards to... Keep reading ?
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The most exciting news today: Toxic Thom, better known as "Divide and Conquer" Tillis, is definitely gearing to run against Kay Hagan. So not only do we get the guy out of the North Carolina House of Representatives, we also have the privilege of watching him flush millions on a failed Senate run. Gotta love it. read more
Illinois House votes to allow residents to carry concealed guns
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (Reuters) - The Illinois House of Representatives on Friday voted overwhelmingly to allow residents to carry concealed guns, taking the state one step closer to joining all others in allowing some form of carrying guns in public.
PUERTO RICO: Sweeping LGBT Rights Bill Passes, Heads For Governor's Desk
Via press release from the National Lesbian & Gay Task Force: The Puerto Rican House of Representatives today approved a sweeping nondiscrimination bill that protects lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in employment, housing, governmental services, public accommodations and private entities. Show More Summary
Puerto Rico Legislature passes sweeping nondiscrimination bill protecting LGBT people
The Puerto Rican House of Representatives today approved a sweeping nondiscrimination bill that protects LGBT people in employment, housing, governmental services, public accommodations and private entities. Last week, the Senate approved the bill in a 15-11 vote and Gov. Alejandro García Padilla has vowed to sign the bill into law. The House today also approved […]
Connecticut Moves to Repeal Sunday Hunting Ban … Sort of
The Connecticut State House of Representatives voted Thursday, 107-19, to repeal a ban on hunting on Sunday in an effort to combat the state’s overpopulated deer herd. The bill stipulates that hunting on Sundays would be allowed with a bow...
Lawrence O’Donnell Talks About Atheism Popping Up in the Least Expected Places
Earlier tonight, MSNBC host Lawrence O'Donnell spoke about atheists popping up in the least expected places -- in Oklahoma, in a talk by the Pope, and in the Arizona House of Representatives: Okay, so he called Rep. Juan Mendez "Rep. Menendez" at one point... but I'll let it slide :)
BREAKING: HOLDER LIED TO CONGRESS On His Role in Investigating News Reporters (Video)
The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee called in Attorney General Eric Holder to testify last week on the AP reporters scandal. During testimony under oath Eric Holder told Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) that targeting journalists was bad policy and something … Continue reading ?
U.S. House won’t follow Senate lead on immigration bill: Boehner
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner said on Thursday his chamber would chart its own path on immigration rather than simply considering a Senate-passed measure, quashing hopes some Democrats had for quickly enactin...
Former abortionist, Jill Stanek testify before Congress for national 20-week abortion ban
by Kirsten Andersen WASHINGTON, D.C., May 23, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Members of the House of Representatives heard testimony Thursday from two former abortion industry workers as hearings were held on a bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks gestation, when the nervous system has developed sufficiently to…
Student loans and the battle of bill names
The House of Representatives today passed a bill along party lines (221-198, most Republicans for, most Democrats against) that would make federal student loans have market-based rates. The rate would be pegged to the 10-year Treasury note and would be...
House Passes Bill Tying Student Loan Rates To Treasury Notes
While Senator Elizabeth Warren pushes for legislation that would allow student borrowers to enjoy the same insanely low interest rates as big banks (for one year at least), the House of Representatives today passed a bill that would link the interest rates on federal student loans to the yield on the 10-year Treasury note.
Once again, lawmakers are facing a … [More]
New Bill Would Let Ryan Gosling Bring His Dog on Amtrak
New Bill Would Let Ryan Gosling Bring His Dog on Amtrak
House of Representatives considering a bill to allow pets on Amtrak.
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Congress Crowdsourcing New High-Skilled Immigration Bill, Contribute Here
The U.S. House of Representatives just released its own version of a high-skilled immigration reform bill and is actively seeking input through the collective IQ of the Internet. House Oversight Chairman and one of our Most Innovative...Show More Summary
Where are a bunch of dudes debating your reproductive rights today?
You know that old truism that I just made up: At any given moment, somewhere in the United States, your reproductive rights are being debated by old white men. And right now, it’s in the House of Representatives, where Rep. Franks and these guys are having hearing to discuss his proposed 20-week abortion ban. The [...]
Congress May Soon Let Us Bring Dogs on Special Squee Trains
Good news, lovers of furry domestic mammals! The House of Representatives introduced legislation on Tuesday that would require Amtrak (the government-subsidized rail system that brings so much joy to so many commuters along the Northeastern...Show More Summary
U.S. moves to tighten sanctions on Iran
A U.S. House of Representatives committee approved legislation on Wednesday seeking to impose tighter sanctions on Iran, the latest congressional effort to slow development of the Islamic Republic’s disputed nuclear program. The “Nuclear Iran Prevention Act of 2013? passed the House Foreign Affairs Committee by a unanimous voice vote and is expected to easily pass [...]
House Attempts To Force Approval Of Keystone Pipeline That Would Create Just 35 Permanent Jobs
In what will likely prove as meaningless a vote as the 37th repeal vote of Obamacare, on Wednesday night 241 members of the House of Representatives voted to approve the northern leg of the Keystone XL pipeline. H.R. 3 would give Congress the power to approve the pipeline and allow TransCanada to build the northern [...]
New Hampshire lawmakers reject casino bill backed by governor
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New Hampshire's House of Representatives rejected a bill on Wednesday that would have authorized the construction of the state's first casino, bucking a regional trend toward easing restrictions on gaming in New England.
Atheist AZ Lawmaker Quotes Carl Sagan Instead of Praying Before House Session
Juan Mendez. Photo: Facebook
Arizona history was made yesterday:
An atheist state lawmaker tasked with delivering the opening prayer for this afternoon's session of the House of Representatives asked that people not bow their heads.
Democratic...Show More Summary
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