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The Bill That Congress Might Be Embarrassed Enough to Pass

January 30, 2022 Congress, Bill, pass, might, enough, Embarrassed0 comment

In secret meetings two years ago this month, members of Congress were briefed on what the rest of America would soon learn: A deadly virus was spreading rapidly overseas and headed for the United States. Some lawmakers acted immediately—not in the public’s interest, but in their own. They sold stocks weeks before markets crashed, when the scale of the threat posed by the novel coronavirus became broadly known. A global pandemic was unfolding, and these lawmakers were fretting as much about the health of their financial portfolios as about the…

Jan. 6 Panel Asks Member Of Congress For Info For The First Time

December 21, 2021 Jan., first, Congress, asks, Time, panel, info, Member0 comment

<p>The Jan. 6 Committee asked Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) for information about the attack on the Capitol and the Big Lie on Monday. It’s the first time that the committee has publicly turned its investigation of the insurrection towards a sitting member of Congress. </p> Talking Points Memo

Trump Spews More Anti-Semitism, Says Jews Used To Control Congress

December 18, 2021 Antisemitism, Spews, Congress, says, more, Jews, Control, used, Trump0 comment

<p>Former President Donald Trump continued his long-running tradition of anti-Semitic statements in a recent interview, saying that Jews have historically controlled Congress. </p> Talking Points Memo

Biden slams Supreme Court’s moves on Texas abortion law, urges Congress to codify Roe v. Wade

December 11, 2021 Texas, Wade, codify, Congress, abortion, Biden, Supreme, urges, slams, courts, moves0 comment

President Biden on Friday said he is “very concerned” that the U.S. Supreme Court let a Texas abortion law remain in effect pending legal challenges. He said that leaving in place the law, known as SB 8, which bans abortions after six months of pregnancy and lawsuits against people who … The Washington Times stories: White House

Pause Before You Give Congress Credit for Trying to Stop Slave Labor in China

December 10, 2021 slave, pause, Congress, trying, stop, Before, China, give, credit, Labor0 comment

American corporate and political leaders are more eager than ever to burnish their do-gooder credentials. Companies are taking stands on social issues more than ever before. Politicians also want to make sure the voters know they are socially just. It’s no surprise, therefore, that each house of Congress has passed a bill to stop the importation of goods made with Chinese slave labor. What’s more interesting is just how much top American companies and our political leaders have done to slow down the process and weaken the protections. It’s a…

Steve Bannon released from custody pending trial on contempt of Congress charges

November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 pending, Congress, from, custody, released, Trial, charges, Steve, Bannon, contempt0 comment

CNN)Steve Bannon won’t be detained before trial on charges of contempt of Congress after he failed to comply with subpoenas from the House committee investigating January 6. Bannon, a former adviser to former President Donald Trump, appeared in federal court for the first time Monday. He will be arraigned on Thursday. Prosecutors did not seek to detain Bannon before trial. Under conditions approved by the judge, Bannon agreed to weekly check-ins, to surrender his passport, provide notice of any travel outside the district and seek court approval for travel outside…