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The chair simply refuses to recognize someone attempting to raise the point of order –a refusal that cannot be appealed and overturned.
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Congress: Support Higher Level of Press Freedoms, End Propaganda | Commentary
In 2013, Reporters Without Borders noted a profound erosion of press freedom, which included a year of attacks on whistleblowers and digital journalists, and revelations about mass surveillance.
A Smart Energy Policy Could Help Democrats Take Back Congress | Commentary
Going back to his days in the Senate, Obama supported the RFS.
Lawmaker Responds to ‘Morning Joe,’ Defends ‘Hands Up’ Symbol
with Green’s and other black lawmakers’ use, during congressional proceedings two days earlier, of a gesture that has come to symbolize frustration over the police shooting of teenager Michael Brown in
‘Hands Up’ Joins Legacy of Boston Tea Party, Rosa Parks, Selma, Lawmaker Says (Video)
Green said the “Hands Up” movement that has germinated in the wake of last summer’s shooting is the latest in a long line of historic protests, including the Boston Tea Party, Martin Luther King
Conservative Opposition to Spending Bill Could Give Pelosi Leverage
How do we make the argument that we’re going to defend the Constitution in January, February, March or April, if we’re not willing to defend the Constitution in December?”
Price Pushes Plan to Separate Immigration Funding From Omnibus
“Price has advocated in discussions with his colleagues in the Republican conference for a plan to pass an omnibus through the rest of the fiscal year, but taking out and passing separately
Democrats Fume in Caucus as Duckworth Denied Vote
House Democrats are continuing to criticize Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s refusal to allow Rep.
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Senate Filibusters
But the lawsuit has been thrown out on procedural grounds in lower courts. The Supreme Court, too, now has said the lawsuit can’t go forward.
Lawmakers Weigh In on Holder Resignation (Updated) (Video)
Attorney General in modern history and, in a vote supported by 17 Democratic House Members, has the dubious historic distinction of being the first Attorney General held in criminal contempt by the U.S
Lawmakers Weigh In on Holder Resignation (Updated) (Video)
Attorney General in modern history and, in a vote supported by 17 Democratic House Members, has the dubious historic distinction of being the first Attorney General held in criminal contempt by the U.S
Pushing for Minimum Wage Boost, Nader Decries Vacationing Congress
Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has been leading her caucus in a broad assault on the GOP over the past several months for their refusal to support a minimum wage increase.
Pushing for Minimum Wage Boost, Nader Decries Vacationing Congress
Nader criticized Congress’ small number of working days this fall in a letter.
The House Must Act to End Employment Discrimination | Commentary
In states without these laws, however, LGBT employees have no recourse to fight back against employment discrimination.
Overheard: McConnell Blasted for Going to Work
“Today, scandal-ridden Mitch McConnell is running back to Washington, DC, in an attempt to dodge the tough questions he faces back home.
September Congressional Agenda: Must-Pass Bills and Messaging Gambits
In a final, jam-packed sprint to Nov. 4 — the House is in session just 12 days, the Senate 15 — members in both chambers will be scrambling to check off those top two items, and a few others as well
September Congressional Agenda: Must-Pass Bills and Messaging Gambits
In a final, jam-packed sprint to Nov. 4 — the House is in session just 12 days, the Senate 15 — members in both chambers will be scrambling to check off those top two items, and a few others as
Obama Punts on Immigration Until After Elections (Updated)
To wait nine more weeks means the President has agreed to deport more than 70,000 people, more than 1,100 every day, and continues cementing his legacy as the Deporter-in-Chief,” she said in a statement
The United States Can’t Wait Until Central America Is Fixed Before We Secure Our Borders | Commentary
violence in Central America.
The United States Can’t Wait Until Central America Is Fixed Before We Secure Our Borders | Commentary
violence in Central America.