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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 [...]
Louis Vuitton Short Film: Bubbling with Elegance
French fashion house Louis Vuitton presents a new short film “Bubbling with Elegance” showcasing the history of the simple bucket bag. Originally released in 1932, this icon represents the second Louis Vuitton handbag in history. From Louis Vuitton: The story of its creation? Well, that’s the stuff of legend. Show More Summary
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 [...]
Did Lois Lerner waive her Fifth Amendment protection?
(Paul Mirengoff) William Taylor III, the lawyer Lois Lerner selected to represent her before the House Oversight & Government Reform Committee, is part of a firm that’s about as tight with the Obama administration as it could be. According...Show More Summary
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.
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In Response to Rep. Juan Mendez’s Godless Invocation in Arizona, His Colleague Delivered a Second Christian Prayer Today
Yesterday, Rep. Juan Mendez of Arizona gave a really beautiful godless invocation in the state House of Representatives.
Today, Republican Rep. Steve Smith -- unable to deal with an invocation that looked inward to what we can do instead of outward to what an imaginary God could do -- lashed out against Mendez:
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U.S. House votes to force approval of Keystone pipeline
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives approved a bill as expected on Wednesday declaring that a presidential permit was not needed to approve the Canada-to-Nebraska leg of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, a move that would take a decision on...
Controversial Smart Grid Bill Passes in Illinois
In a heated political battle, the Illinois House of Representatives today overturned Gov. Pat Quinn's veto of a bill that allows for the state's utilities to partially pass on investment costs to consumers for "smart" infrastructureShow More Summary
Opposition to Obama Health Law Intensifies Ahead of Fall Exchange Rollout
Last week, the House of Representatives voted for the 37th time to repeal all or part of the Obama Health Care Law. While all House Republicans and two Democrats supported the measure, the Senate, controlled by the Democrats, is unlikely to allow a vote to repeal the law. Despite the fact that the Obama Health [...]
'Dr. Gosnell was a dream client': Gosnell’s defense attorney (Video)
by Ben Johnson WASHINGTON, D.C., May 22, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – To many, Dr. Kermit Gosnell and his “house of horrors” represent the most repugnant aspects of the abortion industry, the embodiment of some of the worst maladies afflicting society in general. But defense attorney Jack McMahon has…
New Legislation Would Allow Pets On Amtrak Trains
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Would train travel be more appealing if you were allowed to bring Fido and Fifi along? That's precisely what four members of the House of Representatives are proposing in a new bill that would require Amtrak to allow...Show More Summary
Following Texas’s Lead on Location Tracking
Yesterday, the Texas House of Representatives passed the first bill in the nation that would require law enforcement to obtain a probable cause warrant before tracking individuals’ location by collecting their cell phone location data. Show More Summary
The Ticker: Cibrowski, Day, White House
ABC “Good Morning America” senior EP Tom Cibrowski is the only TV news representative on Fast Company‘s list of the “100 Most Creative People in Business 2013.” Cibrowski places in at number 61. The full list is here. CNBC has namedShow More Summary
Michele Bachmann: God Will Repeal Obamacare
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) this week said that prayers to God will ensure Obamacare’s repeal, after 37 House of Representatives attempts to do so. “I think the President will ultimately be forced to repudiate his own signature piece of legislation because the American people will demand it,” she told an evangelical radio host Tuesday. “And [...]
Video of Rep. Juan Mendez’s Godless Invocation in the Arizona House of Representatives
Yesterday, I posted about how Rep. Juan Mendez, a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, delivered a godless invocation before yesterday's afternoon session. Video of that invocation is now online: [Click headline for more…...
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