Articles in the Federal Category

Boxer Hits Senate with a Bill for Afghan Women

February 27th, 2009

afghan-womenThe questionable treatment of women throughout the Middle East has been well documented by women who managed to escape the oppressive atmosphere. One example is found in

Legislation to Allow Travel to Cuba; Will Obama Keep Promise?

February 26th, 2009

flag_of_cubasvgAs Americans, we enjoy our freedom to do anything we may choose. Anything, that is except travel to Cuba. Since 1963, the United States has followed a strict travel ban with Cuba, the only

Prolife or Prochoice; Who is Really Out to Help Women?

February 25th, 2009

joe_pitts_official_photo_portrait_colorThats whats so puzzling about the abortion issue. Prochoice people claim that keeping abortion legal is all about the women. It is about women having a say in what happens to their

Using Green Energy to Cope with the Recession

February 25th, 2009

diablo_canyon_nuclear_power_plant Open a newspaper or turn on the TV over the past year, and two things are sure to bombard you, going green and the recession. Senator Debbie Stabenow certainly seemed to notice the trend

Louise Slaughters Bill for Slaughter

February 24th, 2009

pregnant_womanTo quote the oh so diplomatic Judge Judy, dont pee on my leg and tell me its raining. The above quote pretty much sums up Congresswoman Louise Slaughters new bill,

The Big Push for Stricter Video Game Labeling Requirements

February 23rd, 2009

videogameretaildisplayVideo games may soon resemble a pack of cigarettes if Reps. Joe Baca and Frank Wolf get their way. The pair recently cosponsored H.R.231, which aims to require certain warning labels

Tracking Developments in the Ethiopian Human Rights Disaster

February 23rd, 2009

payne_ethiopiaThe nation of Ethiopia is nestled between the countries of Sudan and Somalia. There are approximately 85 million people who live in the nation. Relations between the US and the 2nd most densely populated African state

Plans to Reinstate the US Military Draft

February 23rd, 2009

military1 One of the major proponents for the draft is the Excelsior States Representative Charles Rangel. Rumors and precedence have it that this year Rangel would like to reintroduce legislation to reestablish

The Battle of the Bulge; How Congress is Involved in Your Weight

February 20th, 2009

childhood_obesity1Eating disorders are more serious and prevalent than most people realize. They can range from binge eating to near starvation to making yourself purge daily. Each and every version of an

Pending Tax Breaks for Homeschoolers

February 20th, 2009

textbooks1The word little above does in fact, as it usually does, mean little. Basically, Vitters S.100 gives homeschooling families 500 dollars per child tax deduction for eligible homeschooling expenses maxing out at