Citizens United, that infamous decision by the US Supreme Court that allows unlimited secret campaign contributions through SuperPacs, could be seeing it’s end days if Senate Democrats get their way. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), plans to introduce a constitutional amendment tackling the decision later this year. “The Supreme Court is trying to take this country back… Continue reading Democrats Will Schedule Vote On A Constitutional Amendment Against Citizens United
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The Avonte Law would Offer Monitoring Devices for Autistic Children
Sen. Charles Schumer says new legislation proposed in the name of Avonte Oquendo, the 14-year-old New York City boy who disappeared from his school and was found dead three months later, would fund voluntary tracking devices for children who have autism. Schumer (D-N.Y.), accompanied by Avonte’s mother and grandmother, Sunday to announce “Avonte’s Law.” The legislation would… Continue reading The Avonte Law would Offer Monitoring Devices for Autistic Children
Republicans – Flushing The Economy Down The Drain For Political Gain
“Do they simply want the economy to go down the drain to further their political gain? They seem to be against anything that may create jobs, because they view a weak economy as key to their political chances in 2012. “It’s an uncomfortable question, to be sure. Are they trying to undermine the economy on… Continue reading Republicans – Flushing The Economy Down The Drain For Political Gain
Mr. President, This Is Not A Good Idea
Okay, so there really is a first for everything. Consider this our first and maybe not the last critique of this Administration. What is going on with President Obama? The National Journal is reporting massive cuts to LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program), a federally funded program geared towards helping the poorer among us… Continue reading Mr. President, This Is Not A Good Idea
Democrats Looking At Other Options Besides Individual Mandate
They’re pretty certain the provision will hold up against the onslaught of the Republicans and the Supreme Court, but just in case the unexpected happens, some Congressional Democrats are already making other preparations to replace the individual mandate. One idea floating around is that of Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO). According to her plan, an open… Continue reading Democrats Looking At Other Options Besides Individual Mandate
Republican Minority Tries To Control Democratic Majority In Senate
Over the last two years of the Obama administration, Republicans went on a rampage, setting a record for the most filibusters – the process of debating an issue with the eventual outcome of slowing down or stopping the policy from being voted on – in one year since the practice began back in the mid 19th… Continue reading Republican Minority Tries To Control Democratic Majority In Senate