VIA US UNCUT by Lacey McLaughlin Congress actually did something productive today: diverting billions of dollars in Wall Street subsidies to help repair America’s infrastructure. On Thursday the House approved a five-year, $305 billion bill that will lower dividends from the Federal Reserve to finance highway and transit improvements. As much as $9 billion in Wall Street […]
VIA Real Clear Politics by Michael Golden With tax day looming, Americans are once again questioning if they are getting their money’s worth from the most unpopular branch of government: the U.S. Congress. For most, the answer is no. It cost $4 billion last year to operate an institution that managed to spend another $3.5 trillion […]
VIA “reuters.com” by Alina Selyukh (Reuters) – U.S. regulators on Thursday approved the strictest-ever rules on Internet providers, who in turn pledged to battle the new restrictions in the courts and Congress, saying they would discourage investment and stifle innovation. The rules, which will go into effect in coming weeks, are expected to face legal […]
VIA “npr.org” by Krishnadev Calamur The White House has notified the Senate that President Obama has, as promised, vetoed congressional legislation to approve the Keystone XL pipeline project. “Through this bill, the United States Congress attempts to circumvent longstanding and proven processes for determining whether or not building and operating a cross-border pipeline serves the […]
VIA “yahoo.com” by Dina Cappiello WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-controlled Congress cleared a bill Wednesday to construct the Keystone XL oil pipeline, setting up a confrontation with President Barack Obama, who has threatened to veto the measure. The House passed the bill on a 270-152 vote, endorsing changes made by the Senate that stated climate […]
VIA “rawstory.com” by Patricia Zengerle and Doina Chiacu U.S. President Barack Obama has sent Congress his text for an authorization to use military force in the campaign against Islamic State, limiting operations against the militants to three years and barring use of U.S. troops in “enduring offensive ground combat.” According to the text, obtained by […]
VIA “thehill.com” by Rebecca Shabad President Obama on Monday will unveil a nearly $4 trillion budget for 2016 that offers a tax cut for the middle class and a $478 billion infrastructure plan, as well as new taxes on the wealthy and businesses. Administration officials cast the plan, which will be released to the public […]
