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Tag Archives: Senate
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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Republicans, Barack Obama, and Woodrow Wilson
Back home – shades of Obama – Wilson’s Republican opponents plotted to destroy whatever peace treaty he brought back. About Iran, Rep. Michael Capuano (D-MA) wrote on March 13, 2015 The news that 47 Republican Senators wrote to Iran’s leader, inserting … Continue reading
Posted in Congress, Political
Tagged Lodge, Rep. Capuano, Senate, treaty, Versailles Treaty, Wilson
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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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