U.S. House of Representatives

The Constitution Stunt

By Unstable Isotope January 4, 201112 Comments

The new Republican House has already decided that it's first stunt is to read the Constitution out loud. The Republicans want to convince us that they are the one, true…

Deem and Pass Is Out

By Scott P March 20, 20103 Comments

After spending a week getting themselves all riled up about "Demon Pass", it seems the procedural maneuver has been ruled out: House leaders have decided to take a separate vote…

The Bill

By liberalgeek March 19, 20105 Comments

Yesterday, Nancy Pelosi and the House Dems got the CBO score on healthcare reform back and posted the bill online for 72 hours for review. The Healthcare and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 is posted here [PDF]. Speaker Pelosi's website has some good links to summaries, the CBO scoring and other info on the bill

House Health Care Bill Revealed

By Unstable Isotope October 29, 200931 Comments

Nancy Pelosi is holding a press conference to announce the House health care reform bill. The bill is called "The Affordable Health Care For America Act, " H.R. 3962. Click through for a review of some key provisions.

End of the 2Q Fundraising

By Unstable Isotope June 30, 20095 Comments

Today, June 30, is the end of the 2nd quarter and the last day to give for donations to appear in the 2Q fundraising reports (federal candidates). I know it's…