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….
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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….
Closing on the government funding deadline it appears Trump as no choice but to go along….
The extended funding for the agencies and departments that had shutdowns for 35 days is 2 days from now....This Friday.... Congressional deal makers have agreed to give the Trump admin $1.375 billion for 'barriers' along just 55 miles of the more than 1,950 miles of the … [Read more...] about Closing on the government funding deadline it appears Trump as no choice but to go along….
Former astronaut Mark Kelly is running for the US Senate in Arizona…
He's a Democrat like his wife, Gabby Giffords , a former US House member that was the subject of gun violence.... Mark Kelly, the former space shuttle commander who teamed with his wife, former Rep. Gabby Giffords, to advocate for stricter gun laws after Giffords was shot at … [Read more...] about Former astronaut Mark Kelly is running for the US Senate in Arizona…
A President that has used religious stereotypes HIMSELF calls for a Muslim House member to quit…..
'Do as I say....Not as I Do'? President Trump demanded on Tuesday that a freshman lawmaker from Minnesota resign after she posted tweets deemed anti-Semitic even by fellow Democrats, but those tweets echoed some of the same insinuations about Jews and money that he has … [Read more...] about A President that has used religious stereotypes HIMSELF calls for a Muslim House member to quit…..
Majority of New Yorkers support the Amazon Long Island City Headquarters…Poll….
After relaxing over getting the company to locate a another headquarters campus in Queens? Supporters of the move and the NY Governors people are gearing up to keep the ball rolling against those who are against the terms of the deal.... Most New Yorkers back the … [Read more...] about Majority of New Yorkers support the Amazon Long Island City Headquarters…Poll….
Senate Intelligence Committee does NOT find a direct Trump /Russian connection…
That is primary view coming from the Senators of both parties.... This would back up Donald Trump constant pleading of 'no collusion'.... This is NOT a good look for Trump, though.... After two years and 200 interviews, the Senate Intelligence Committee is approaching the … [Read more...] about Senate Intelligence Committee does NOT find a direct Trump /Russian connection…