If it looks like a deal, and smells like a deal, then Congress has the power to reject it. That is the message lawmakers are sending the […]
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Speaker McCarthy, Republicans abuse power to punish Adam Schiff
When 20 House Republicans joined with Democrats last week to reject a partisan censure of California Congressman Adam Schiff, along with a $16 million fine, for his […]
Easy congressional fix to SNAP
by Mario H. Lopez Among Congress’ 2023 action items is the massive Farm Bill, legislation that is reauthorized every five years. The bill includes federal assistance for […]
Manchin, Capito, W.Va. groups celebrate passage of debt ceiling bill
MORGANTOWN – The debt ceiling bill passed the U.S. Senate late Thursday evening and will head to the president’s desk. The vote was 63-36 with four Democrats […]
U.S. House passes debt ceiling bill; Mooney votes no, Miller votes yes
MORGANTOWN – The U.S. House of Representatives passed the debt ceiling bill Wednesday evening and sent it across the Capitol to the Senate. The Fiscal Responsibility Act […]
It’s not perfect, but it’s a start on immigration reform
As the debt ceiling showdown moves toward the critical stages, a bipartisan House group has offered a path forward on another controversial issue: immigration. Last Tuesday, a […]
When McCarthy’s spending cuts are spelled out, even Republicans balk
by Jackie Calmes Whether you’re for the demand by House Republicans for deep spending cuts as a condition for raising the nation’s debt ceiling or you’re against […]
Shame on Manchin for supporting GOP ransom demands
Sen. Joe Manchin prides himself on his bipartisanship, but when it comes to negotiations over the debt ceiling, he should not support House Republicans’ ransom demands. Manchin […]
The feds indicted Santos. Hopefully this will help push him out of office
Con(gress)man George Santos spent much of the day Wednesday in a federal building, but it wasn’t the Capitol where he casts votes and likes to make floor […]
Feinstein has hoarded power for too long, now she’s hurting other women
by Robin Epley Millennial and Gen Z voters are witnessing what I call “the last of the first women.” These are the “first women” to earn […]
