This is about the tenth time Donald Trump has changed direction on immigration policy.... Back a year and a half ago he said he wanted to get something done..... But since then? He has see sawed back and forth between supporting immigration reform efforts and being … [Read more...] about Changing directions again….Trump tells GOP members of Congress…’Stop Wasting Time’ on immigration….
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House immigration compromise bill needs more time….
The House Freedom Caucus right-leaning bill was voted down today.... House Speaker Ryan is trying to get something that could possibly pass together for a vote next week.... There where things in the Conservative bill that would NEVER get anywhere in the Senate.... Trump … [Read more...] about House immigration compromise bill needs more time….
ICE is told to stop arresting parents?…
This policy change, which goes against AG Sessions Zero-Tolerance Policy makes all the sense in the world because the family separation program has been halted..... People are still crossing the border... The numbers are NOT gonna work to catch up... I'm guessing that as … [Read more...] about ICE is told to stop arresting parents?…
The First Lady went to Texas to talk about children..The media only is about her jacket….
Trump's wife decided to go down to Texas and check on the plight of the children down there... Texas is almost underwater with rain... And Melania Trump went anyways.... Now we know they made sure to show her the best they could.... But here's the rub..... The … [Read more...] about The First Lady went to Texas to talk about children..The media only is about her jacket….
Conservatives ramp up their employment in the American Government…
The NY Times does a piece on how the Heritage Foundation , a rightwingnut outfit, is sending it's people to fill jobs in the Trump admin.... To the winner...Goes the spoils.... The job of staffing the government is the first, and in many ways defining, challenge faced by … [Read more...] about Conservatives ramp up their employment in the American Government…
Trump admin to ask for changes in Cabinet departments….
Any major changes would have to be approved by Congress.... Don't hold your breath..... Especially with Democrats poised to gain more seats in the House in a bit more than 6 months... President Trump will unveil his administration's plan to reorganize the federal … [Read more...] about Trump admin to ask for changes in Cabinet departments….
Trump administration expands non – Obamacare health plans
The Labor Department today finalized regulations that will expand access to "association health plans," allowing small businesses and individuals to band together and buy insurance as if they were a large company. Why it matters: This regulation implements part of President … [Read more...] about Trump administration expands non – Obamacare health plans
The Supreme’s rule that ya gonna have pay state sales taxes on on-line purchases…
The individual states have been looking for this for years.... Some On line retailers have complained that they shouldn't have to pay individual states sales taxes since the companies may not actually be in those states...Some on-line retailers do collect sales taxes... The … [Read more...] about The Supreme’s rule that ya gonna have pay state sales taxes on on-line purchases…