added 2007 Wed Jun 13 7:15:18 by Stephen Johnson
President Bush is threatening to revive the failed comprehensive immigration bill in "improved" form. He is wasting his and our time. No amount of improving can make the comprehensive approach the best path for America to solve its immigration woes. Instead of a big bang approach to immigration reform, we need to adopt a different sort of
President Bush is threatening to revive the failed comprehensive immigration bill in "improved" form. He is wasting his and our time. No amount of improving can make the comprehensive approach the best path for America to solve its immigration woes. Instead of a big bang approach to immigration reform, we need to adopt a different sort of
added 2007 Sat Jun 9 19:37:41 by zaph22
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who triggered the bill's failure after both sides couldn't agree on an acceptable number of amendments, said he'd revive the the legislation "as soon as enough Republicans are ready to join us in moving forward."
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who triggered the bill's failure after both sides couldn't agree on an acceptable number of amendments, said he'd revive the the legislation "as soon as enough Republicans are ready to join us in moving forward."
added 2007 Sat Jun 9 7:16:12 by zaph22
Three major technology trade groups on Friday urged the U.S. Senate to resurrect a wide-ranging immigration reform bill that would expand a controversial skilled-worker visa program.
Three major technology trade groups on Friday urged the U.S. Senate to resurrect a wide-ranging immigration reform bill that would expand a controversial skilled-worker visa program.
added 2007 Sat Jun 9 2:35:39 by trnscndr
Senate Doing Nothing Becomes Grand Consolation: Is the Immigration Reform Bill Just Playing Dead? If we are not careful will it come back to bite us silently in the night? Will we bite back if it does?
Senate Doing Nothing Becomes Grand Consolation: Is the Immigration Reform Bill Just Playing Dead? If we are not careful will it come back to bite us silently in the night? Will we bite back if it does?
added 2007 Sat Jun 9 2:35:39 by trnscndr
Senate Doing Nothing Becomes Grand Consolation: Is the Immigration Reform Bill Just Playing Dead? If we are not careful will it come back to bite us silently in the night? Will we bite back if it does?
Senate Doing Nothing Becomes Grand Consolation: Is the Immigration Reform Bill Just Playing Dead? If we are not careful will it come back to bite us silently in the night? Will we bite back if it does?
added 2007 Tue Jun 5 6:04:38 by Stephen Johnson
By Jay Cost - The immigration debate reminds me a bit of the debate on Social Security reform that Congress had a while ago. The deadlock from then and the deadlock I expect to see soon are not coincidental. Our system has what might be called a very strong status quo bias, one that makes it very hard to pass sweeping legislation.
By Jay Cost - The immigration debate reminds me a bit of the debate on Social Security reform that Congress had a while ago. The deadlock from then and the deadlock I expect to see soon are not coincidental. Our system has what might be called a very strong status quo bias, one that makes it very hard to pass sweeping legislation.
added 2007 Sat Jun 2 8:33:31 by Aidenag
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is planning an announcement soon on an independent ethics commission that will help police members' conduct. "How complaints can be brought to [the ethics committee] by having some outside group be part of that process is what we're working on now," Pelosi said Friday.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is planning an announcement soon on an independent ethics commission that will help police members' conduct. "How complaints can be brought to [the ethics committee] by having some outside group be part of that process is what we're working on now," Pelosi said Friday.
added 2007 Sun May 27 19:03:02 by trnscndr
The bill still has a long way to go before it draws enough support to pass both the house and senate in agreement. The sticking points seem to be in the perception of amnesty, enforcement and the 1-day background check provision!
The bill still has a long way to go before it draws enough support to pass both the house and senate in agreement. The sticking points seem to be in the perception of amnesty, enforcement and the 1-day background check provision!
added 2007 Sun May 27 19:03:02 by trnscndr
The bill still has a long way to go before it draws enough support to pass both the house and senate in agreement. The sticking points seem to be in the perception of amnesty, enforcement and the 1-day background check provision!
The bill still has a long way to go before it draws enough support to pass both the house and senate in agreement. The sticking points seem to be in the perception of amnesty, enforcement and the 1-day background check provision!
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added 2007 Fri May 25 19:26:49 by trnscndr
By far the most bipartisan issue of our time, the need for immigration reform or enforcement is the most economically and morally important duty of our time. Please participate so we may provide this data to our elected officials. It is a very complex issue, so feel free to make suggestions on additional polling data you would like to see col
By far the most bipartisan issue of our time, the need for immigration reform or enforcement is the most economically and morally important duty of our time. Please participate so we may provide this data to our elected officials. It is a very complex issue, so feel free to make suggestions on additional polling data you would like to see col
added 2007 Fri May 25 13:29:00 by zaph22
Traffic threatened to squash his scooter like a dumpling. He survived an armed robbery. Most weeks, he toiled 70 hours so he could send money to his family in China. And for his effort, he said he was paid a salary of $550 per month ΓΆβ;¬" about $1.81 per hour. Live on your tips, his bosses told him.
Traffic threatened to squash his scooter like a dumpling. He survived an armed robbery. Most weeks, he toiled 70 hours so he could send money to his family in China. And for his effort, he said he was paid a salary of $550 per month ΓΆβ;¬" about $1.81 per hour. Live on your tips, his bosses told him.
added 2007 Sun May 20 18:04:28 by schestowitz
Simple solution; burn down the patent office, rebuild it, adopt the doctrine that all software source code must be disclosed. If someone violates on of your patents, you get to violate on of theirs. Fair enough?
Simple solution; burn down the patent office, rebuild it, adopt the doctrine that all software source code must be disclosed. If someone violates on of your patents, you get to violate on of theirs. Fair enough?
added 2007 Sun May 20 14:56:29 by DonDavis
Here's the one benefit that outweighs all the negatives.
Here's the one benefit that outweighs all the negatives.
added 2007 Wed May 16 16:32:12 by zaph22
More than 360 workers, mostly Central American women, were arrested by federal immigration agents in a March 6 raid at the factory, which makes equipment and apparel for the U.S. military.
More than 360 workers, mostly Central American women, were arrested by federal immigration agents in a March 6 raid at the factory, which makes equipment and apparel for the U.S. military.
added 2007 Wed May 16 10:48:01 by Aidenag
House Democratic leaders have decided to use their Honest Leadership and Open Government legislation from the 109th Congress as the basis for the lobbying reform bill that the House Judiciary Committee is expected to mark up this week. Democrats clearly made the bill a part of the agenda during the 2006 election.
House Democratic leaders have decided to use their Honest Leadership and Open Government legislation from the 109th Congress as the basis for the lobbying reform bill that the House Judiciary Committee is expected to mark up this week. Democrats clearly made the bill a part of the agenda during the 2006 election.
added 2007 Mon May 7 20:30:39 by alexwalexw
After the recent ineffectiveness at finding peace in Iraq and the rest of the Middle East, the United Nations has been under serious fire from the world at-large. Dan Craig looks at the charter and thinks the situation might be worse than any of us imagined.
After the recent ineffectiveness at finding peace in Iraq and the rest of the Middle East, the United Nations has been under serious fire from the world at-large. Dan Craig looks at the charter and thinks the situation might be worse than any of us imagined.
added 2007 Mon Apr 23 18:04:57 by gatitabonitasen
One of the most important bills for working Americans of the last 10 years is likely to go down in defeat, even though Democrats control Congress. The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) is an anti-union-busting measure that would restore the right to form unions, a right working people have enjoyed mostly on paper since the "Reagan revolution&quo
One of the most important bills for working Americans of the last 10 years is likely to go down in defeat, even though Democrats control Congress. The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) is an anti-union-busting measure that would restore the right to form unions, a right working people have enjoyed mostly on paper since the "Reagan revolution&quo
added 2007 Sat Apr 21 18:36:52 by mntnman444
Houston drug reformer Dean Becker's Drug Truth Network is expanding it's reach to encompass the popular video posting and viewing website.
Houston drug reformer Dean Becker's Drug Truth Network is expanding it's reach to encompass the popular video posting and viewing website.
added 2007 Tue Apr 17 16:55:20 by pwinn
How about this tax reform? I'll pay what they want and not complain about the paperwork if I can designate what programs they can and can't spend my money on.
How about this tax reform? I'll pay what they want and not complain about the paperwork if I can designate what programs they can and can't spend my money on.
added 2007 Mon Apr 16 17:46:00 by ronin
Unity '08 is now recruiting Delegates - the Americans who will nominate a bi-partisan presidential ticket in the FIRST-EVER ONLINE POLITICAL CONVENTION - THE FIRST-EVER NATIONAL PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY. Opening this Delegate registration is the most important move Unity08 has made since its launch.
Unity '08 is now recruiting Delegates - the Americans who will nominate a bi-partisan presidential ticket in the FIRST-EVER ONLINE POLITICAL CONVENTION - THE FIRST-EVER NATIONAL PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY. Opening this Delegate registration is the most important move Unity08 has made since its launch.
added 2007 Tue Apr 10 21:16:20 by AnvilHead
Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, is pushing a package of bills to help the wrongly convicted. They include: - Creating a state Innocence Commission to examine cases where the innocent have been convicted to find out why. - Boost compensation for wrongful imprisonment from $25,000 to $50,000 per year incarcerated and remove the $500,000 cap. Deat
Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, is pushing a package of bills to help the wrongly convicted. They include: - Creating a state Innocence Commission to examine cases where the innocent have been convicted to find out why. - Boost compensation for wrongful imprisonment from $25,000 to $50,000 per year incarcerated and remove the $500,000 cap. Deat
added 2007 Sun Mar 25 23:24:48 by TheVisionary
With nearly 47 million American's left without health insurance, the country's health care system is in a state of crisis according to some. Now a new poll shows that over the years the support for a universal federally funded system has grown year over year.
With nearly 47 million American's left without health insurance, the country's health care system is in a state of crisis according to some. Now a new poll shows that over the years the support for a universal federally funded system has grown year over year.
added 2007 Sat Feb 10 13:39:08 by Spadecaller
The list of members of Congress from both parties who have either pleaded guilty to or are under F.B.I. investigation for crimes involving their offices is embarrassing. Unfortunately, the latest reforms tighten lobbying restrictions without actually addressing the real reasons that Congressional ethics rules have been ineffective in the past.
The list of members of Congress from both parties who have either pleaded guilty to or are under F.B.I. investigation for crimes involving their offices is embarrassing. Unfortunately, the latest reforms tighten lobbying restrictions without actually addressing the real reasons that Congressional ethics rules have been ineffective in the past.
added 2007 Thu Jan 18 11:32:27 by Wil
The legislation would have barred Congress from taking gifts and travel paid for by lobbyists, made it more difficult for former lawmakers to become lobbyists, denied pensions to lawmakers convicted of serious crimes, required more reporting by lobbyists on their activities and required disclosure of the projects lawmakers attach to bills.
The legislation would have barred Congress from taking gifts and travel paid for by lobbyists, made it more difficult for former lawmakers to become lobbyists, denied pensions to lawmakers convicted of serious crimes, required more reporting by lobbyists on their activities and required disclosure of the projects lawmakers attach to bills.
added 2007 Thu Jan 18 10:21:53 by Spadecaller
- Bill Moyers: Delivered to the Media Reform Conference in Memphis, "'It has long been said (ostensibly by Benjamin Franklin, but we can't be sure) that "democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.' My fellow lambs:"
- Bill Moyers: Delivered to the Media Reform Conference in Memphis, "'It has long been said (ostensibly by Benjamin Franklin, but we can't be sure) that "democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.' My fellow lambs:"
added 2007 Wed Jan 17 10:40:12 by Spadecaller
"K Street columnist Jeffrey Birnbaum was online discuss the intersection of business, politics and government. 'Thanks for writing in. I wonder if any of you think that the pending ethics laws in the House and Senate will make much, if any, difference in the way lobbying works.'" Transcript reveals the K Street inside story.
"K Street columnist Jeffrey Birnbaum was online discuss the intersection of business, politics and government. 'Thanks for writing in. I wonder if any of you think that the pending ethics laws in the House and Senate will make much, if any, difference in the way lobbying works.'" Transcript reveals the K Street inside story.
added 2007 Wed Jan 17 10:40:12 by Spadecaller
"K Street columnist Jeffrey Birnbaum was online discuss the intersection of business, politics and government. 'Thanks for writing in. I wonder if any of you think that the pending ethics laws in the House and Senate will make much, if any, difference in the way lobbying works.'" Transcript reveals the K Street inside story.
"K Street columnist Jeffrey Birnbaum was online discuss the intersection of business, politics and government. 'Thanks for writing in. I wonder if any of you think that the pending ethics laws in the House and Senate will make much, if any, difference in the way lobbying works.'" Transcript reveals the K Street inside story.
added 2007 Sat Jan 13 13:16:24 by Spadecaller
Thousands of media reformers will come together in Memphis for the 2007 National Conference for Media Reform. It will also includes sessions on "Saving the Internet," Hurricane Katrina, public broadcasting, ethnic media and global media policy.
Thousands of media reformers will come together in Memphis for the 2007 National Conference for Media Reform. It will also includes sessions on "Saving the Internet," Hurricane Katrina, public broadcasting, ethnic media and global media policy.
added 2007 Sat Jan 13 12:59:41 by Spadecaller
MEMPHIS-Invoking the spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr., in the city where he was slain, Bill Moyers, quite a speaker himself, rocked a diverse audience of 3200 media reformers here yesterday morning.
MEMPHIS-Invoking the spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr., in the city where he was slain, Bill Moyers, quite a speaker himself, rocked a diverse audience of 3200 media reformers here yesterday morning.
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