Republicans seem to ready to approve the bill with add-on's... The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, led by Democratic Senator Mazie Hirono and Congresswoman Grace Meng, also raises the question as to whether the two parties that evenly divide the Senate can agree on any legislative … [Read more...] about US Hate Crime Bill could make it thru Congress…
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Manchin and Biden get along?
The West Virginia Democratic Senator , who is portrayed as a spoiler to President Biden's agenda, says he talks to his party leader regularly.... Manchin has always seen himself in the Biden mold: Someone who is willing to cross party lines to find a compromise. They share … [Read more...] about Manchin and Biden get along?
New York House members want the State/Local Tax Deduction Back…
They are saying they will not vote for a House infrastructure bill that does not get rid of the limit Republicans imposed on the deduction's in the 2017 tax bill.... ....Dozens of Democrats have said they won’t support Biden’s proposed changes to the tax code without restoring … [Read more...] about New York House members want the State/Local Tax Deduction Back…
The IRS thinks it’s owed $1Trillion in uncollected taxes a year ….
Let's remember? Since the Obama IRS went after phoney Conservertyive non-profits? The Republicans have been short changing revenue to agency... The result? Less taxes collected... More taxes needed from Middle Income folks to make up for missed money .... The … [Read more...] about The IRS thinks it’s owed $1Trillion in uncollected taxes a year ….
Republican House lawmaker is fighting increased US Capitol security measures…
Yup..... WTF would he want to be safer after we have had several incidents where people wanted get into the Capitol and hurt his fellow lawmakers? A Georgia congressman who was fined for refusing to walk through metal detectors to enter the House floor said Monday he is … [Read more...] about Republican House lawmaker is fighting increased US Capitol security measures…
Boehner… Republicans in Congress are now in the grips of “the crazy caucus”….
A Op-Ed piece from Juan Williams @ The Hill.... The former Republican House leader is letting loose with his views of a party that says has lost its way in the wake of the Trump Presidency.... William F. Buckley once interviewed me. And I covered President Reagan for The … [Read more...] about Boehner… Republicans in Congress are now in the grips of “the crazy caucus”….
President Biden wants a slightly increased Defense Budget…..
President Biden was never gonna entertain deep 'cuts' in the Defense Budget.... If you have been listening to the media....(Hotspots of China and Russia along with Afghanistan and More including the pandemic) Things just ain't going in a way that money can be cut and sent … [Read more...] about President Biden wants a slightly increased Defense Budget…..
Anyone think Biden will pull the troops from Afghanistan like Trump said he would?
Not me.... Not with stuff like the below reported going on.... Defense Sec Austin was in country last week and his bosses told him NOT to pull the troops .... President Biden's instincts are to pull the troops , but he is alone in that view ....Congress actually wants … [Read more...] about Anyone think Biden will pull the troops from Afghanistan like Trump said he would?