The “We Are Watching You Act” has been introduced in response to reports that companies are exploring technology that …
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House Passes Sweeping $638 Billion Defense Bill
(WASHINGTON) — The House has passed a sweeping $638 billion defense bill imposing new punishments on military members found guilty of rape or sexual assault.
The Republican-controlled House voted 315-108 for the measure. It covers weapons, aircraft, ships and personnel.
The White House has threatened to veto the legislation …
Republicans Need Ron Paul (for Congressional Baseball)
In last night’s congressional baseball game the Democrats crushed the Republicans, 22-0.
House OKs 2-Year Sentence for Military Sex Assault
(WASHINGTON) — Angered by the epidemic of sexual assault in the military, the House on Thursday endorsed a mandatory minimum sentence of two years in prison for a member of the armed services convicted of rape or sexual assault in a military court.
By voice vote, the House approved the additional punishment as part of a series of …
Can Congress Vote On Immigration Reform Before Its Vacation?
The House has been in session for an average of only 33 days every summer for the last ten years, and the Senate 38.
Senate Passes Farm Bill, Moving Debate to House
(WASHINGTON) — The last time Congress passed a farm bill, Democrats had control of the House and the food stamp program was about half the size it is today.
That was five years ago.
Conservatives calling for an overhaul of the domestic food aid program will try to trim the nation’s nearly $80 billion grocery bill when the House …
Dingell Becomes Longest-Serving Member of Congress
Today, after 57 years, 5 months, and 26 days, Dingell becomes the longest-serving member of Congress ever.
Christie’s Calculated Rush for a Special Election
The special election has two beneficiaries: Newark Mayor Cory Booker and Christie himself.
N.J. Gov. Christie Calls Special Election to Fill Vacancy Left by Sen. Frank Lautenberg
(TRENTON, N.J.) — Gov. Chris Christie said Tuesday that he wants to hold a special election in October to fill the U.S. Senate seat made vacant by Frank Lautenberg’s death on Monday, and that he intends to appoint someone to …
IRS Officials Enjoyed Luxury Rooms at Conference
(WASHINGTON) — Already heavily criticized for targeting conservative groups, the Internal Revenue Service absorbed another blow Tuesday as new details emerged about senior officials enjoying luxury hotel rooms, free drinks and free food at a $4.1 million training conference. It was one of many expensive gatherings the agency held for
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New Jersey Sen. Lautenberg Dead at Age 89
U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg, a multimillionaire New Jersey businessman and liberal who was called out of retirement for a second tour of duty in Congress, has died at age 89.
Mark Pryor Plans “Substantial” Ad Campaign To Rebut Bloomberg
Arkansas Senator Mark Pryor has had enough. On Friday, the Senator will push back on New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg with his own “substantial” ad buy.
AP Exclusive: Boxer Wants Probe on Troubled Plant
(LOS ANGELES) — U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer wants the Justice Department to investigate if California utility executives deceived federal regulators about an equipment swap at the San Onofre nuclear power plant that eventually led to a radiation leak, the Associated Press has learned.
The California Democrat obtained a 2004 internal …
