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Tag Archives: House
House Rules
Emily Birnbaum, writing for The Hill on Nov. 26 reports: Nine Democratic members of the Problem Solvers Caucus are urging prospective Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to back three rules changes as she aims to drum up enough support to lead … Continue reading
Would a larger House be fairer?
Steve Vladeck proposes a good government reform–more members in the House. At first glance this idea seemed inconsequential to me; a legislative body with 435 members is large enough already that members may never learn each others names, but after … Continue reading
Posted in Constituents, Constitution, Political
Tagged House, National Popular Vote, NPV, reform, Senate
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Do Republicans control the government?
If Republicans control the government, why can’t they enact legislation? This question is often asked. The government entities involved are the House, Senate, and Executive Branch (the courts are supposedly nonpartisan). Republicans have majorities in House and Senate, which gives … Continue reading
Posted in Congress, Political, President, Reed's Views, Trump
Tagged Budget, House, Senate
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A Farm Bill That Serves the Needs of Our Community
Like most politicians, Rep. Reed releases information that puts himself in the most favorable light possible. Notice the opening statement that was in his July 12 newsletter: “Congress was back in Session this week with a lot on its plate. … Continue reading
Posted in Data, Economics, Environmental, Health Care
Tagged American Farm Bureau Federation, Eric Cantor, Farm Bill, Food Stamps, House, Senate, SNAP, United States farm bill
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House of Representatives AWOL
President Obama has returned to Washington, ready for a final effort to keep the nation from the fiscal cliff. But speaker Boehner has told members of the House of Representatives they need not come back just now. He will give … Continue reading
