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Congress was back on break, taking advantage of their district work period. That means that your Representative was in an office near you. This was your chance to call or set up a meeting with congress people; they may be holding town halls as well. Remember to stay tuned to …

In the recent Presidential election, in the debates about health care and tax reform, in every senate and congressional election, the usual characters have emerged, and the process continues in its never ending cycle: Career politicians forever campaigning to stay in their positions of power and privilege by promising money …

I am grateful for our connection on LinkedIn, and the conversations and mutual goals we’ve shared in real time. Whether we worked together years ago or we met just recently, you know that I am passionate about service to this great nation and making a positive impact wherever I can. …

Senate Bill 1 Nurse Licensure Compact Sponsor: Gay G. Kernan (R-NM) Everyone who follows the issue knows that there is a dire shortage of nurses, especially in rural areas in America — such areas as New Mexico. When a hospital doesn’t have enough nurses, patients can wait for hours to …

Tonight at 7 PM, President Trump will be giving his first State of the Union Address (SOTU). Let’s get into a little background on the SOTU and what this major speech is all about. The State of the Union is vaguely Constitutionally mandated. The constitution requires the President to give …

Both Democratic and Republican Senators spent all day this past Sunday haggling over a deal to reopen the government. But the shutdown nonetheless went into a third day of deliberation. It was on Monday that both chambers of Congress passed the continuing resolution to fund the Government until February 8th. …

While, we are sure everyone noticed that the Government shutdown, something happen last week that may have flown “under the radar”. Last week, the Senate followed the House in passing the reauthorization of FISA. On Friday, the president signed the bill. He then tweeted: https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/954456754137501697 The name of this bill …

Donald Trump’s veiled threat to use nuclear weapons against North Korea is not only horrifying, but also illegal. It warrants his removal from office. On New Year’s Day, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un asserted, “The entire area of the US mainland is within our nuclear strike range. The United States …

Congress is back in session. Hopefully the Representatives on the Hill are ready — because there is a countdown clock hanging over them. Congress has eleven days to avoid a government shutdown. The short-term funding legislation which we covered before the break, expires on January 19th. That’s next Friday. Most …

Via WND A convergence of weather patterns created the nor’easter that brought frigid temperatures and snow to the eastern U.S. from Mississippi to Maine. That “bomb cyclone” also exposed a perfect storm of President Obama’s failed energy policies that threatens disastrous consequences for the nation. Brutal cold strained the electric …

Via Feminists For Life FBI investigations into midair sexual assaults have increased by 66 percent from fiscal year 2014 to 2017. The bureau said it opened 63 investigations into sexual assault on aircraft during the current fiscal year, compared with 57 in 2016, 40 in 2015, and 38 in 2014. …

Congress is off this week for its Christmas break, but the end of the 2017 legislative calendar saw major changes. The Tax Cut and Jobs Act (HR 1) passed the House and the Senate, and was signed by President Donald Trump before he went on his Christmas vacation at his …

This week the two houses of Congress are meeting to bring their respective tax bills together. These meetings are called “Conference Committees”; leaders from the Senate and House are working to melt two complicated documents into one. Republicans hope to have the bill on the president’s desk before Christmas, but …

The FCC led by Chairman Ajit Pai, just passed a resolution to end net neutrality rules. It happen! I remember we began covering this issue the only thing we knew about Aijt Pai was that he had a big Reeses Cup mug. Yes, that one. Through all the advocacy, debate, …

Check Out Mikel Jollett’s tweet. Report any irregularities (i.e. suppression). Make sure you vote! https://twitter.com/Mikel_Jollett/status/940628520140603394  

Join us at DailyClout as we explain and react to the actual Senate Tax Bill. Pages 53, 74, 76, 104 and 189 are shockers! View the full bill text here.

Watching the Ken Burns-Lynn Novick 18-hour series, “The Vietnam War,” is an emotional experience. Whether you served in the US military during the war or marched in the streets to end it, you cannot remain untouched by this documentary. The battle scenes are powerful, the stories of US veterans and …

What did Congress do this week? Not much. Congress took the week off. Despite major change in the American tax system looming, there wasn’t a single bill on the agenda. Next week may see controversy on the Hill, but for now, let’s enjoy time with our families or communities. It …

On Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 Virginia elected its first openly-transgender lawmaker: Danica Roem. She won election against an opponent Republican Bob Marshall who had supported a “bathroom bill” in the same state. “Bathroom bills” are proposed laws that seek to prohibit transgender people from choosing to use bathrooms in public …

Via WND The federal government’s mandate to burn ethanol is supposed to make our nation’s air cleaner. But while smog has gotten worse in Los Angeles over the last two years, ethanol has lifted the partisan smog that’s divided our nation’s capital. A bipartisan coalition is forcing Washington to fix …