One KNEW this was would be the outcome on this..... While President Donald Trump wanted a separate branch of the US Military for the US Space Force? Inside the Pentagon ? THAT was a nonstarter.... It was pointed out here that Congress has the final say on designating … [Read more...] about The US Space Force will be overseen by the US Air Force…..
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Democrats lose several things they wanted in the spending bill agreement …..
Not in the legislation so far it seems... Back pay for contractors who went payless for the 35 day Trump border wall government shutdown... Much Less numbers of detentions for ICE to be able to do.... Extension of Violence Against Women Act.... DACA/Dreamers … [Read more...] about Democrats lose several things they wanted in the spending bill agreement …..
House Democrats move to pass a gun purchase background check bill….
The bill would mandate background checks for ALL gun and rifle buying or transfers.... It has NO chance of passing in the Senate where Republicans have a majority.... This back and forth between the US House and Senate on legislation is going to happen often.... The House … [Read more...] about House Democrats move to pass a gun purchase background check bill….
Is Beto O’Rourke gonna run for the US Senate again?….
WAIT! Hold the presses!... The media Democratic wonder guy is talking about What? Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer met with former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke last week to discuss a possible 2020 Senate campaign against GOP Sen. John Cornyn, according to a source … [Read more...] about Is Beto O’Rourke gonna run for the US Senate again?….
House Democrats expect to continue looking into all things Trump…
While the Robert Mueller group may finish ivy the end of the year or so ? House Democrats expect to continue investigating the Republican President and his connection to Russian and other business dealing's well into next (election) year.... Illustration: … [Read more...] about House Democrats expect to continue looking into all things Trump…
The US Senate just passed the decade’s biggest conservation legislation….
The bill passed 92 to 8.... It will pass the House by the end of the month and Trump is expected to sign it into law.... Ah, Conservation and Republicans?..... Usually do NOT mix... And in these time of political differences in Washington DC? This thing sails … [Read more...] about The US Senate just passed the decade’s biggest conservation legislation….
Auto loan debt climbs……So does Student loan debt….
Young people lead in both categories .... But the debt is there for older Americans also... And these bill's are actually starting to hurt the buying power of Americans of all ages.... A record total of more than 7 million people in America are at least 90 days … [Read more...] about Auto loan debt climbs……So does Student loan debt….
Bill Barr on the way to becoming the next US Attorney General….
This would be Barr's second go around in the job...He held the position in the Bush II admin.... His confirmation only needs a simple majority and there are 53 Republican Senators.... A few Democrats are expected to join the Republicans in voting for Barr..... Nobody … [Read more...] about Bill Barr on the way to becoming the next US Attorney General….