Such a group would be made up of Democratic and Republican House members .... It would have supoena power... And having members of BOTH parties (Dem head) would give Democrats some cover against political noise, which they will get anyways.... One WOULD assume Pelosi IS … [Read more...] about Will House Speaker Pelosi settle for a “Select’ House Committee to do a Jan.6 Capitol Protest/Violence Report?
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Democrats will water down any gun control legislative try….
Last ditch try probably won't work..... But will look good to run on in Democratic area's around the country.... It’s a stark contrast with Democrats' approach to their sweeping elections package, which lacks total support from their Senate caucus and is unlikely to win any … [Read more...] about Democrats will water down any gun control legislative try….
Sen. Sanders will not approve higher gas or electric car taxes for infrastructure bill….
Hmmmm? The Senator from Vermont leads the Senate committee that will vote on any final committee bill ... Democrats want a gas tax... Republicans want an electric car tax.... The Biden 'Go BIG ' bill seems to be shrinking by the day.... “What is in the bipartisan … [Read more...] about Sen. Sanders will not approve higher gas or electric car taxes for infrastructure bill….
Democrats struggle on post Infrastructure reconciliation bill….
Republicans have widdled down the President Biden Infrattuwture effort.... In order to accept what's left? Democrats want a Really BIG bill to be voted on thru a simple majority reconciliation vote.... It IS gonna be REALLY TOUGH..... Senate Budget Chair Bernie … [Read more...] about Democrats struggle on post Infrastructure reconciliation bill….
Democratic lawmakers admit Universal Healthcare isn’t something they see coming ….
Progressives like Sen. Bernie Sanders pushed Joe Biden hard on setting up a form of Universal Healthcare.... Nothing.... The Public Option has been set up in only 3 states.... Even in those states? Private/Commercial Health Insurance stays there.... The Biden admin … [Read more...] about Democratic lawmakers admit Universal Healthcare isn’t something they see coming ….
Tomorrow…Friday June 18th 2021…IS a Federal Holiday
With Congress agreeing to the Juneteenth Holiday .... President Biden gets a fast start on the Law.... President Biden on Thursday signed into law a bill creating a federal holiday to commemorate Juneteenth, the day marking the end of slavery in Texas. Because June 19 … [Read more...] about Tomorrow…Friday June 18th 2021…IS a Federal Holiday
Republican Senator’s back a bipartisan Infrastructure ‘deal’ bill…
Ok here's the story..... This thing has nothing to do with the President Biden 'Go Big' throw down..... But? It has the votes to actually pass.... And President Biden REALLY wants this..... So do Governors and local officials who always want MORE money.... And … [Read more...] about Republican Senator’s back a bipartisan Infrastructure ‘deal’ bill…
A New Federal Holiday coming….Juneteenth….
The June 19 Holiday was voted in by both Houses of Congress.... A batch of Republicans did NOT vote for this Holiday which celebrates the day Union soldiers got to Texas in 1865 to proclaim slavery abolished for the whole Union..... This was actually 2 years AFTER … [Read more...] about A New Federal Holiday coming….Juneteenth….