Monthly Archives: June 2023

 A Member . . . [or an] officer, or employee of the House [paid at or above the “senior staff” rate], may not –(d)  serve for compensation as an officer or member of the board of an association, corporation, or other entity; —House Rule … Continue reading →

 In a deeply uncertain, shifting, unequal and violent world,” imperfect constitutions “may be the best that we can hope for.” — Linda Colley, quoted by Jill Lepore Jill Lepore, in a March 29th article in The New Yorker, “When Constitutions … Continue reading →

If man could be crossed with a cat, it would improve man but deteriorate the cat.– MarkTwain Posted in Campaigning, Congress, Political Tagged firefighters, Mark Twain, Rep. Langworthy, Rep. Molinaro, Rep. Tenney, Rep. Williams The tired dogmas of the past are inadequate for a … Continue reading →

The following was a Letter to the Editor of the Finger Lakes Times written by Steve Coffman of Dundee. Steve is the author of “Founders v. Bush: a Comparison in Quotations of the Policies and Politics of the Founding Fathers and … Continue reading →

For too long, the Human Rights Council has been a protector of human rights abusers.–Ambassador Haley ########### Linda Andrei: DACA immediate citizenship Refugee status clearly defined Keep families together Plan for migrant workers Max Della Pia: “Words cannot fully capture … Continue reading →

CRS summary: This bill establishes a new criminal offense for the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device (LCAFD). The bill does not prohibit certain conduct with respect to an LCAFD, including the following: … Continue reading →

Reed did however address possible house reforms on medicare. “We cannot do nothing,” said Reed. “Medicare is in need of reform in order to save it. And if the protestors are advising me not to support a reform that could … Continue reading →

Rep. Capuano (D-MA) writes: On Tuesday the House considered H.R. 3441, the Save Local Business Act of 2017. This legislation is not about “saving” local businesses. Its intent is to alter both the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the Fair Labor … Continue reading →

Hamilton But the principal argument for reposing the power of pardoning in this case to the Chief Magistrate is this: in seasons of insurrection or rebellion, there are often critical moments, when a welltimed offer of pardon to the insurgents … Continue reading →

“When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean—neither more nor less.” “The question is,” said Alice, “whether you can make words mean so many different things.” “The question is,” said Humpty Dumpty, “which is to be master—that’s … Continue reading →