Congress is off this week for its Christmas break, but the end of the 2017 legislative calendar saw major changes. The Tax Cut and Jobs Act (HR 1) passed the House and the Senate, and was signed by President Donald Trump before he went on his Christmas vacation at his estate, Mar-a-lago in Palm Beach, […]
Another Looming Government Shutdown? Taxes, Religion, and Post Offices? – This Week in Congress
This week the two houses of Congress are meeting to bring their respective tax bills together. These meetings are called “Conference Committees”; leaders from the Senate and House are working to melt two complicated documents into one. Republicans hope to have the bill on the president’s desk before Christmas, but this will not be an […]
The FCC Just Voted To End Net Neutrality Rules.
The FCC led by Chairman Ajit Pai, just passed a resolution to end net neutrality rules. It happen! I remember we began covering this issue the only thing we knew about Aijt Pai was that he had a big Reeses Cup mug. Yes, that one. Through all the advocacy, debate, jokes and “Reeses cups”, the […]
TROUBLE AT THE POLLS?
Check Out Mikel Jollett’s tweet. Report any irregularities (i.e. suppression). Make sure you vote! Hey Alabama, There are already voting "irregularities" (i.e.: suppression) reported today. Call 866-OUR-VOTE (Election Protection Hotline) if you have ANY problems voting. Remember, Polls are open from 7am CST to 7pm CST. Make your voice heard! pic.twitter.com/V2BXFzDXCV — Mikel Jollett (@Mikel_Jollett) […]
Congress “moves” to rename bridges after baseball stars — but a bill to protect women’s constitutional rights languishes for 90+ years
We are living in the era where self-driving cars are imminent; we’ve sent robotic expeditions to Mars; but somehow, our agreeing that gender equality should be included in our foundational document is still politically untenable. It took 70 years of tireless advocacy to achieve the right for women to be able to vote, and now, […]
Look At What They’re Trying to Hide! The Actual Senate Bill, Explained Page by Page
Join us at DailyClout as we explain and react to the actual Senate Tax Bill. Pages 53, 74, 76, 104 and 189 are shockers! View the full bill text here.