Louise Slaughters Bill for Slaughter
To 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
Video 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
The 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
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
Eating 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
The 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
Crack and Racism; An effort to dissolve the gap
H.R.265 has been introduced to The House by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. The bill states that crack cocaine and powder cocaine are essentially the same thing, with equally devastating
A refreshing effort for small business reform
The signs of economic recession are everywhere. Recently, a small town in mid Missouri with a population of approximately 5,000 people experienced the distressing effects
California Crisis; Who is Voting for the New Budget?
In a statement that seems reminiscent of a recent federal bill that had a little something to do with economics, the Republicans seem to be the ones resisting the proposed budget plan. There is one Republican supporting
Health Insurance Reform; Coverage for our Children
Unfortunately, too many people go without going to see the doctor because they do not have health insurance coverage. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 45.7 million Americans

ok
cancel