We're talking about a spending bill on this.... The parties are NOT talking about a separate virus stimulus bill.... The leaders themselves are not talking yet.... And? Of course we have a sulking and pissed off President Donald Trump lurking in the background out to … [Read more...] about Staffers for House and Senate leaders working to avert a Dec 11 Government shutdown…
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Pelosi re-nominated to be Speaker of the House…..
There was some loud grumbling about the House election results last week... But? The 'establishment' House Democrats have been picked to lead again.... Seems that Pelosi has the spot for as long as she wants it House Democrats on Wednesday nominated Speaker Nancy … [Read more...] about Pelosi re-nominated to be Speaker of the House…..
Congress failure to extend the CARES ACT could effect jobless benefits for 12 million…
This is about Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) being unable to reach some sort of agreement. It is NOT about President Trump who IS for a bill that is more towards what House Democrats with Pelosi wants .... This is also … [Read more...] about Congress failure to extend the CARES ACT could effect jobless benefits for 12 million…
Joe Biden has said he’d make changes on student loans…Don’t hold your breath….
The New York Times is out with a piece that looks at the fine print behind Joe Biden's campaign 'hints'.... The overall basic? Joe Biden was advertising more than he actually wants to sell.... Biden wants Congress to make the changes that where floated by progressives in … [Read more...] about Joe Biden has said he’d make changes on student loans…Don’t hold your breath….
Those US Senate GOP Biden/Obama political digging’s are about to go away….
Senate Republican's had tried to use 'investigations' of Obama, Hunter and Joe Biden were announced during the Biden/Trump campaign.... There is little doubt they were politically aimed at hurting Joe B Biden's chances against Donald Trump.... Trump HAS lost..... Trump … [Read more...] about Those US Senate GOP Biden/Obama political digging’s are about to go away….
Kamala Harris goes back to be a senator in waiting for BIGGER things….
We haven't seen much of her in the last week... Fact is? She's still the junior US Senator from California... And Vice-Pesident -Elect... (She'll have to learn on the fly from a guy who put in eight years in the job she's getting) She hasn't quit her present job, … [Read more...] about Kamala Harris goes back to be a senator in waiting for BIGGER things….
Can bipartisanship return to American Government?
Some of us sure hope so... With Trump gone from the Presidency ? Senate Republicans WILL have to figure out a way to have anything done.... A President Joe Biden will be counting on it.... And he will be counting on his time working in the US Senate to help.... If … [Read more...] about Can bipartisanship return to American Government?
Judge invalidates Trump DACA limitations due to Homeland boss status….
Donald Trump is NOT doing good with the Federal judges.... The Supreme's's told Trump he couldn't get rid of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program which allows children of undocumented parents to stay in America... So Trump and his trusty assistant … [Read more...] about Judge invalidates Trump DACA limitations due to Homeland boss status….