us treasury violates russian law, takes control of siberia and
US Democrats tried to block the decision of US Treasury to lift the sanctions from Oleg Deripaska's companies, and Senate did not support the lower house. ..…
the various plans to avert future government shutdowns
., Wednesday, this bill is similar to Warner's legislation and also would stop Senate from considering any legislation or other business rather than revoking funding for the branch and the White House.. ..…
the party of death, out in the open – american greatness
In light of what New York has done, are proposing, it's time for Senate and House to take up Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act that would ensure that abortions cannot be performed 20 weeks after fertilization. ..…
congress looking at ways to make government shutdowns impossible
After an essentially pointless 35 day shutdown, some members of the House and Senate are proposing bills that would make government shutdowns impossible. . · Sunday, January 27, 2019 · 17 comments . . ..…
new jersey hikes state minimum wage to $15 by 2024 – people's world
House vote was 52-25 and Senate vote was 23-16, with two Democrats each chamber voting against raising the minimum... ..…
of course an independent candidate could become president
In Congress, the President is selected by House of Representatives and Vice President is selected by Senate. House of Representatives selects from the three presidential candidates who earn the number of electoral votes and Senate selects from the vice presidential..…
what minnesota can teach america about avoiding future government
In 2001 with Democrats in control of the Senate, Republicans in the House, and Independence Party Governor Jesse Ventura, the state started its new fiscal year without a budget but was saved from a shutdown with a last minute deal. ..…
no more government shutdowns
In 2017-2018, Republican majorities in both Senate and House allowed this President to do most of what he wanted. ..…
americans back president trump against senate war caucus
Put the onus on House and Senate to fulfill their constitutional duties. ..…
preparing for a republican comeback?
Washington election forecaster Charles Cook predicts a “wave” that will sweep out the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives. Although considered less probable, Republicans winning the Senate is also not out of the question. ..…
10 countries besides the u.s. that have electoral colleges
Trinidad and Tobago: The Caribbean island nation's president is picked by an electoral college of selected Senate and House of Representatives members. . ..…
the shadows of an empire in decline
Subsequent senate investigations give us a window into the conversations that took place in the Bush White House as it planned its response to the attacks. ..…
fighting for reproductive rights in the age of trump
The Hyde Amendment may have been a Republican initiative, but the Democrats held a majority in both the House and Senate when it first passed in 1976—and more than 100 House Democrats voted in favor of its passage. ..…
will amlo respond to the central american exodus with compassion—or
Lower House lawmakers overwhelmingly approved the plan, which now passes to the Senate. ..…
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