The House and Senate jettisoned Sen. Manchin's deal and agreed to a 'stop gap' 'Contiuuing Resolution' budget fix till Dec.16.... Oh, and they added another $12.4 Billion for what maybe come the American 51 state , the Ukraine.... The President does NOT get addtional money … [Read more...] about Govt. spending dealine pushed back to Dec.16….
Congress
As expected…Trump supporting lawmakers do NOT want Election reform….
Why would they? If their guy could steal and election and get the Presidency for life they'd get over..... A good amount of Republican's actually DO support tightening things up as a result of Trump trying overrun the current system... Senate Minority Leader Mitch … [Read more...] about As expected…Trump supporting lawmakers do NOT want Election reform….
Covid Aid ends up used for roads, buildings and other capitol projects….
I guess President Biden shouldn't try to get more covid and monkeypox money.... The states simply are NOT gonna spend the money for possible sick people.... The only good thing is capital projects generate pay for workers...'Jobs' money.... Republicans may complain about … [Read more...] about Covid Aid ends up used for roads, buildings and other capitol projects….
Manchin blinks…Spending Bill looks good for passage….
With some House Democrats against Senate Manchin's carve out for his state, and Republican's piling on? The West Virgina Democrat gave up his 'deal' and will vote for a spending bill to keep the government going ..... The Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to move forward … [Read more...] about Manchin blinks…Spending Bill looks good for passage….
Looks like Congress will pass a Electoral College change….
With help from former President Donald Trump's attempt to stop the certification of the 2020 vote? Congress seems to be in line to reform the process to certify the election results that locks in the popular vote to the electoral college votes that actually elect the … [Read more...] about Looks like Congress will pass a Electoral College change….
Biden says Republicans will cut Social Security….
Won't happen... But President Biden has a good song to sing.... Older Americans rely on Social Security.... There are two sections of the program... One for retires.... One for disbabilities... One supplies the other... The both are good for about 10 tears … [Read more...] about Biden says Republicans will cut Social Security….
Manchin runs into Republican trouble….
The Democratic US Senator from West Virginia goes his own way and now it would seem he has NO friends... The deal he got from Democrats to vote on Democratic President Biden's Inflation Bill is unraveling due to Republicans sticking it to him and his fellow … [Read more...] about Manchin runs into Republican trouble….
Biden admin pulls request for more Covid and Monkeypox money….
Hmmmm? The President says the pandemic is over?.... (Which was stupid and he tried to 'clarify' his comment afterwards after receiving criticism) Monkeypox gets tagged to sexual contacts.... The FBI announces a hundreds of millions covid money rip … [Read more...] about Biden admin pulls request for more Covid and Monkeypox money….