Tag Archives: Problem Solvers

Fiscal Responsibility

Posted on October 21, 2020 by whungerford

What the right hand gives, the left hand takes. — Attributed to Martin Luther Catch 22 — For every regulation that gives something, there is another that takes it back. Laffer Curve — the idea that in some circumstances tax cuts increase revenue. New Year’s … Continue reading →

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Problem solvers

Posted on July 23, 2019 by whungerford

I read a sunny article in “The Hill” about problem solvers. Here are some excerpts with my comments: Author Margaret White, executive director of No Labels, writes: Recently, several bills have been expedited under the new “290” or “consensus calendar” … Continue reading →

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House Rules Revisited

Posted on January 2, 2019 by whungerford

According to the NPR article cited, Democrats propose the following changes to House Rules:     Democrats will revive the “Gephardt Rule,” introduced in the late 1970s by Rep. Dick Gephardt, D-Mo., that automatically raises the debt ceiling — the … Continue reading →

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Will Tom Reed vote for Nancy Pelosi?

Posted on December 11, 2018 by whungerford

With the facts on our side, we stood up to hypocrisy and disinformation from liberal politicians like Andrew Cuomo, Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi… — Tom Reed reelection campaign mailing   Will Tom Reed vote for Nancy Pelosi? It seems unlikely, … Continue reading →

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House Rules

Posted on November 26, 2018 by whungerford

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 →

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Don’t be a Charlie Brown

Posted on September 14, 2017 by pystew

Tonight’s Reed Headlines: Collins, Reed push for bill to help “Dreamers” Buffalo News “It’s recognizing that the children that have come here that have good moral character, that have not demonstrated any kind of national security threat or engaged in … Continue reading →

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Continuing resolution

Posted on May 4, 2017 by whungerford

Today, Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Republican Tom Reed (NY-23) and Democrat Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced a first win for the Caucus after it used its influence to get the FY17 funding bill passed. The bipartisan Caucus previously indicated that it … Continue reading →

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