Congress.org (congress.org) presents: M E G A V O T E June 11, 2012
In this MegaVote for Georgia's 13th Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes -
* Senate: Wage Discrimination
* Senate: Farm Bill
* House: Energy-Water Appropriations
* House: Medical Device Tax Repeal
* House: Homeland Security Appropriations
* House: Legislative Branch Appropriations
Upcoming Congressional Bills -
* Senate: Farm Bill
Editor's Note: The House is in recess this week.
Recent Senate Votes:
Wage Discrimination
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Vote Rejected (52-47, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate failed to invoke cloture last week on a motion to proceed to a bill that would provide additional legal recourse to individuals who experience gender-based wage discrimination. Among other provisions, the bill would have allowed employees to sue for punitive damages (as opposed to just back pay) and would increase penalties against employers who engage in wage discrimination based on gender. The measure would also make it illegal for employers to retaliate against workers for talking about their wages with each other. Republicans decried the bill as unnecessary and a boon to trial lawyers, while Democrats continued to hammer their election-year theme of the GOP being out of touch with women. The President expressed strong support for the bill.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO
There is already sufficient law on the books, the Republicans are right to resist.
Farm Bill
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=117&chamber=S&congress=1122
Vote Agreed to (90-8, 2 Not Voting)
After much talk about a revolt among Southern senators, the Senate easily invoked cloture on a motion to proceed to its version of the multi-year reauthorization of farm and nutrition programs. Ultimately the only senators voting against cloture were Republican fiscal hawks who will likely vote against the bill anyway. Nonetheless, battle lines have been drawn between the Agriculture committees top two members, Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. and Ranking Member Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and about a dozen Southern senators. Stabenow and Roberts have drawn up a bill that eliminates about $5 billion in annual direct payments to farmers and replaces it with a "shallow loss" program that would replace revenue losses of 11 to 21 percent below a five-year average. Southern senators object that this program would be of little help to their farmers, whose rice, peanut and cotton crops are less subject to natural disaster than wheat and corn but more subject to price fluctuation. Southerners are demanding some form of guaranteed price protection. Another battle will center around funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Both the Senate and House Agriculture committees have proposed SNAP cuts, with much larger cuts expected to come out of the House. Democrats in both houses are opposed to these cuts. The House has yet to mark up its version of the bill, and there is some question over whether it will happen later in the summer or not at all. Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., Ranking Democratic on House Ag, has expressed confidence the measure will come to the floor, but a "summer agenda" memo distributed by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va. made no mention of it. President Obama has backed the Senate bill.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
Agriculture is arguable one of the strongest sectors in the US economy, to a degree recession resistant. Whatever happens here needs to be careful and slow.
Recent House Votes:
Energy-Water Appropriations
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Vote Passed (255-165, 11 Not Voting)
The House passed three FY 2013 appropriations bills last week, the first of which covered funding for the Department of Energy (DOE), Army Corps of Engineers and water development projects under the Interior Department, as well as various independent agencies including the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This is typically a non-controversial measure, but that did not stop Members from forcing nearly three dozen amendment votes on the floor. Most of these involved either shifting funds from one program area to another or barring funding for an activity disliked by a particular Member. Very few amendments passed. The underlying bill would increase funding for DOEs nuclear weapons programs by $298 million and cut the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) account within the Energy Department by $428 million. Several Democratic amendments attempted to restore EERE funding, but each was turned aside. The bill would also prohibit the closure of the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste depository, a priority of President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. The President has issued a veto threat on the measure.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
Of course the Presiddent would threaten a veto, when you want money for stupid assed "green" projects that are the equivalent to a "black" hole, there is never enough money. Never.
Medical Device Tax Repeal
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=361&chamber=H&congress=1122
Vote Passed (270-146, 15 Not Voting)
House Republicans, with the help of 37 Democrats, passed a bill last week repealing the 2.3-percent tax on medical devices that was included as a pay-for in the 2010 health care overhaul. Bundled into the device tax repeal bill was a separate measure ending the overhauls restriction on using certain tax-preferred accounts to buy over-the-count drugs, and a third provision allowing individuals to recoup up to $500 remaining in their FSAs at the end of a plan year. The measure would be paid for by lifting caps on liability for overpayments of subsidized coverage under the overhaul. President Obama has threatened to veto the measure. Senator Scott P. Brown, R-Mass. and Orrin Hatch, R-Utah have introduced device tax repeal bills in the upper chamber, neither of which has attracted Democratic cosponsors.
Rep. David Scott voted NOGut the sumbitch!
Homeland Security Appropriations
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=370&chamber=H&congress=1122
Vote Passed (234-182, 15 Not Voting)
Second on the approps docket last week was funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Several provisions in the House measure have caused consternation among House Democrats and the Administration. These include a new limitation on the ability of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials to provide abortions for detainees and cuts to a program that provides alternatives (such as electronic monitoring) to detention for individuals who are in deportation proceedings. Sure to cause additional heartburn for Democrats is an amendment offered by Steve King, R-Iowa to bar funding for the Administrations "prosecutorial discretion" policy in targeting certain illegal immigrants for deportation. The policy, dating to June 2011, instructs ICE personnel to focus their resources on individuals with criminal records and to consider relevant factors before targeting certain others, including members of the armed forces, those who came to the United States as children, and high school and college graduates. Republicans have called this policy "administrative amnesty." Kings amendment passed, mostly along party lines (Roll Call #363). The president has threatened to veto the bill.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
Is it not interesting that the center for the discussion about illegal aliens is on the arguments about which should be targets for deportation? Let's quick screwng around with the Mr. Politician, if you cross the law in any manner, whether that be criminal or other, you're out. Stop deciding to partially apply law, there are plently of people who are trying to follow the rules of immigration and the Executive keeps wanting to put people in line in front of the the people following the rules.
Who do you want to become a citizen of our country, a person who acts lawfully or a person who evades the law and is rewarded for that because of the color of his skin?
Legislative Branch Appropriations
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=377&chamber=H&congress=1122
Vote Passed (307-102, 22 Not Voting)
Last but not least (at least not for lawmakers), the House passed its measure funding FY 13 spending on legislative branch operations. The measure provides funding for Member and committee offices and operations of agencies such as the Library of Congress, Capitol Police, Congressional Research Service (CRS), and Government Accountability Office (GAO). The House bill would cut funding for House operations by one percent, hold CRS flat and give bumps of six, two, and one percent to the Capitol Police, GAO and the Congressional Budget Office respectively. A 10 percent cut to the Architect of the Capitol means that ongoing restoration of the Capitol dome would be placed on hold. Funding for Senate operations will be taken up by the Senate Appropriations committee.
Rep. David Scott voted YES
Only in a retorical wany, I am curious as to why the House would bother to bump the funding for the GAO. As often as they have been wrong lately and failed so miserably on the Obama Care projections, thsi might be work better prepared by a disinterested third party. Let's get those guys that protect the envelopes at the Academy Awards. With those folks at least soembody will have to openly admit that the legislation written by Congress ALWAYS underestimates the expense and ALWAYS overstates the positive effects.
Upcoming Votes:
Farm Bill - S.3240
The Senate is scheduled to continue work on the farm bill.
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Congress.org (congress.org) presents: M E G A V O T E June 4, 2012
In this MegaVote for Georgia's 13th Congressional District:
FDA User Fee Reauthorization
Fresh on the heels of Senate passage, the House last week passed its version of FDA user fee legislation with a show of overwhelming support. The bill would reauthorize the FDA to impose user fees on drug and device manufacturers for five years. Unlike the Senate bill, there was little controversy surrounding the reauthorization in the House, as evidenced by the final vote tally. The bill was considered under suspension of the rules, an expedited procedure requiring a two-thirds majority for passage. At this point the House and Senate will move to conference to iron out a few minor differences. Both chambers have reportedly set a goal of July 4 for getting a final product to the president's desk.
Rep. David Scott voted YES
Vote Failed (246-168, 17 Not Voting)
The House passed legislation to authorize funding for the 16 intelligence agencies last week. Although total funding levels are classified, the bill would fund agencies such as the CIA and National Security Agency at a level above President Obama's request of $71.8 billion, according to Intelligence committee chairman Mike Rogers, R-Mich. and ranking member C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, D-Md. A handful of amendments were adopted during debate, including one offered by Michigan Democrat John Conyers, Jr. to require a report from the director of national intelligence on the consequences of a military strike against Iran. The Senate has not yet moved on its authorization bill, but action is expected at the committee level sometime this summer.
Rep. David Scott voted YES
Military Construction-Veterans Affairs Appropriations
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=305&chamber=H&congress=1122
Vote Passed (407-12, 12 Not Voting)
The House passed its second FY13 appropriations bill last week, providing funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs and for military construction and housing. The bill would provide $71.7 billion in discretionary funds, including $60.6 billion for the VA and $10.6 billion for base construction and military family housing. A provision forbidding agencies from using project labor agreements (PLA) for construction projects was removed from the bill by an amendment from Michael G. Grimm, R-N.Y. (Roll Call #302). The PLA language was controversial among most Democrats and a handful of Republicans; its removal sped passage of what is usually a strongly bipartisan bill. President Obama threatened to veto the bill because the House GOP has set total FY13 appropriations levels below what had been agreed to in last year's debt-ceiling standoff. Because the House kept funding levels in this bill constant with last year, deeper cuts will be necessary in other appropriations bills, which the administration views as unacceptable.
Upcoming Votes:
Paycheck Fairness Act - S.3220
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 - H.R.5325
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Recent Congressional Votes -
- House: FDA User Fee Reauthorization
- House: Sex-Selective Abortion Ban
- House: Intelligence Authorization
- House: Military Construction-Veterans Affairs Appropriations
Upcoming Congressional Bills -
- Senate: Paycheck Fairness Act
- House: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013
- House: Health Care Cost Reduction Act of 2012
Vote Passed (387-5, 39 Not Voting)
Fresh on the heels of Senate passage, the House last week passed its version of FDA user fee legislation with a show of overwhelming support. The bill would reauthorize the FDA to impose user fees on drug and device manufacturers for five years. Unlike the Senate bill, there was little controversy surrounding the reauthorization in the House, as evidenced by the final vote tally. The bill was considered under suspension of the rules, an expedited procedure requiring a two-thirds majority for passage. At this point the House and Senate will move to conference to iron out a few minor differences. Both chambers have reportedly set a goal of July 4 for getting a final product to the president's desk.
Rep. David Scott voted YES
YAWN
Sex-Selective Abortion Ban
Vote Failed (246-168, 17 Not Voting)
Occasioning considerably more controversy than the FDA bill, the House also considered legislation to criminalize the administering or facilitating of abortions based on the sex of the fetus. The practice, known as sex-selective abortion, has long been associated with countries such as China and India, where social and economic pressures can lead to families to abort females at much higher rates than males. Republicans contend that this practice has reached the United States; Democrats say there is insufficient evidence and that a blanket ban would be unenforceable in any case. Despite garnering majority support, the measure failed because it was considered under suspension of the rules.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
It seems like a lot of struggle that they will try to pass a law that operators will only have to lie about to get around. Being dishonest is no problem for the true believers of abortion rights. There is plenty of evidence of open advice to be dishonest. A regulation here would be a waste of time.
Intelligence Authorization
Vote Passed (386-28, 17 Not Voting)
The House passed legislation to authorize funding for the 16 intelligence agencies last week. Although total funding levels are classified, the bill would fund agencies such as the CIA and National Security Agency at a level above President Obama's request of $71.8 billion, according to Intelligence committee chairman Mike Rogers, R-Mich. and ranking member C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, D-Md. A handful of amendments were adopted during debate, including one offered by Michigan Democrat John Conyers, Jr. to require a report from the director of national intelligence on the consequences of a military strike against Iran. The Senate has not yet moved on its authorization bill, but action is expected at the committee level sometime this summer.
Rep. David Scott voted YES
Why are there 16 different intelligence agencies? I do do beleive that all possible monies should be spent on here but hasn't there been plenty of evidence that redundancy does not lead to equally considered seperate conclusions?
Military Construction-Veterans Affairs Appropriations
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=305&chamber=H&congress=1122
Vote Passed (407-12, 12 Not Voting)
The House passed its second FY13 appropriations bill last week, providing funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs and for military construction and housing. The bill would provide $71.7 billion in discretionary funds, including $60.6 billion for the VA and $10.6 billion for base construction and military family housing. A provision forbidding agencies from using project labor agreements (PLA) for construction projects was removed from the bill by an amendment from Michael G. Grimm, R-N.Y. (Roll Call #302). The PLA language was controversial among most Democrats and a handful of Republicans; its removal sped passage of what is usually a strongly bipartisan bill. President Obama threatened to veto the bill because the House GOP has set total FY13 appropriations levels below what had been agreed to in last year's debt-ceiling standoff. Because the House kept funding levels in this bill constant with last year, deeper cuts will be necessary in other appropriations bills, which the administration views as unacceptable.
Rep. David Scott voted YES
Peculiar position for the White House .
Paycheck Fairness Act - S.3220
On Tuesday, the Senate is scheduled to hold a cloture vote on a motion to proceed to a bill addressing gender-based salary discrepancies.
Let the male bashing begin.
The House began debate last week on its bill to fund the Energy Department for FY13. Amendment votes and final passage are expected this week.
Health Care Cost Reduction Act of 2012 - H.R.436
Also up for consideration is a bill combining three measures passed last week by the House Ways and Means Committee. The combined measure would repeal the medical device tax included in the Affordable Care Act, as well as another provision in that law prohibiting the purchase of non-prescription drugs using money from HSAs and FSAs. The last section of the bill would allow money left in an FSA at the end of a plan year to be returned to a participant and treated as taxable income.
Wait, I thought that thing was solved.
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Congress.org (congress.org) presents: M E G A V O T E May 29, 2012
In this MegaVote for Georgia's 13th Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes -
Upcoming Congressional Bills -
Recent Senate Votes:
FDA User Fee Reauthorization
After extensive wrangling between the parties about which amendments would be allowed a floor vote, the Senate last week passed a bill to reauthorize Food and Drug Administration user fees for five years. The FDA relies on the fees, levied primarily on the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, to fund reviews of those same industries products. Two new user fee programs, for generic and generic biologic drugs, would be created under the bill. The bill would also permanently reauthorize programs to encourage the development of drugs for pediatric patients. Bernard Sanders, I-Vt., was the lone no vote. He felt the bill did not do enough to lower the cost of prescription drugs (An amendment introduced by John McCain, R-Ariz., to allow importation of prescription drugs from Canada, failed 43-54, Senate Roll Call #108). The House will debate its version of the reauthorization this week. President Obama has endorsed the Senate bill. The current authorization expires September 30, and leaders of both parties have prioritized getting this item to the president well ahead of time.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
Part of the deal for bringing the FDA user fee bill to the floor was allowing a vote on the GOP version of legislation to prevent student loan interest rates from doubling. Republicans offered a substitute amendment to a bill that Majority Leader Harry Reid had brought to the floor earlier this month. Closely mirroring bills already passed in the House and introduced previously by the Senate GOP (H.R.4628, S.2366), the substitute would pay for maintaining current interest rates by eliminating a preventive health fund created by the 2010 health care overhaul. An agreement between Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell required 60 votes for passage.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES
Student Loan Interest Rates Democratic Version
Vote Rejected (51-43, 1 Present, 5 Not Voting)
Immediately after rejecting the Republican substitute, the Senate moved on to rejecting the Democrats version. The Democrats would pay for their bill by eliminating a tax preference for certain shareholders of S Corporations. This is the second time S.2343 was voted on but the first time the bill itself was considered; on May 8 the Republicans successfully filibustered a motion to proceed (Senate Roll Call Number 89). With the House having passed its version, it is up to the Senate to pass a bill that could at least be the basis of some sort of compromise. Rates are set to go up on July 1.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Upcoming Votes:
Food and Drug Administration Reform Act of 2012 - H.R.5651
Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) of 2012 - H.R.3541
- Senate: FDA User Fee Reauthorization
- Senate: Student Loan Interest Rates Republican Substitute
- Senate: Student Loan Interest Rates Democratic Version
- House: Food and Drug Administration Reform Act of 2012
- House: Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) of 2012
- House: National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act
- House: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
- House: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013
Editor's Note: The Senate is in recess this week.
Announcement, announcement, the Senate is closed, results anticipated to be unchanged.
Vote Passed (96-1, 3 Not Voting)
After extensive wrangling between the parties about which amendments would be allowed a floor vote, the Senate last week passed a bill to reauthorize Food and Drug Administration user fees for five years. The FDA relies on the fees, levied primarily on the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, to fund reviews of those same industries products. Two new user fee programs, for generic and generic biologic drugs, would be created under the bill. The bill would also permanently reauthorize programs to encourage the development of drugs for pediatric patients. Bernard Sanders, I-Vt., was the lone no vote. He felt the bill did not do enough to lower the cost of prescription drugs (An amendment introduced by John McCain, R-Ariz., to allow importation of prescription drugs from Canada, failed 43-54, Senate Roll Call #108). The House will debate its version of the reauthorization this week. President Obama has endorsed the Senate bill. The current authorization expires September 30, and leaders of both parties have prioritized getting this item to the president well ahead of time.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
YAWN
Student Loan Interest Rates Republican Substitute
Vote Rejected (34-62, 1 Present, 3 Not Voting)
Part of the deal for bringing the FDA user fee bill to the floor was allowing a vote on the GOP version of legislation to prevent student loan interest rates from doubling. Republicans offered a substitute amendment to a bill that Majority Leader Harry Reid had brought to the floor earlier this month. Closely mirroring bills already passed in the House and introduced previously by the Senate GOP (H.R.4628, S.2366), the substitute would pay for maintaining current interest rates by eliminating a preventive health fund created by the 2010 health care overhaul. An agreement between Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell required 60 votes for passage.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
YAWNING still, old guys arguing over how to give away money when none shold be given.
Student Loan Interest Rates Democratic Version
Vote Rejected (51-43, 1 Present, 5 Not Voting)
Immediately after rejecting the Republican substitute, the Senate moved on to rejecting the Democrats version. The Democrats would pay for their bill by eliminating a tax preference for certain shareholders of S Corporations. This is the second time S.2343 was voted on but the first time the bill itself was considered; on May 8 the Republicans successfully filibustered a motion to proceed (Senate Roll Call Number 89). With the House having passed its version, it is up to the Senate to pass a bill that could at least be the basis of some sort of compromise. Rates are set to go up on July 1.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO
The Harry Reid is a bang up leader of men. In the end I am glad these turkeys can't agree on anything.
Upcoming Votes:
Food and Drug Administration Reform Act of 2012 - H.R.5651
As noted above, the House will take up its version of the FDA user fee reauthorization this week. It will be considered under suspension of the rules, indicating it is expected to pass easily.
This bill would prohibit performing abortions based on the sex of the child. It sparked fireworks every step of the way as it wound through the Judiciary Committee, and the floor debate on Wednesday should prove equally lively.
I am not a big on either side of this issue, but has anybody noticed that the center of this argument has shifted very far to the left?
National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act - H.R.5740
Before breaking last week, the Senate passed by unanimous consent an amended version of this bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program. The amendment would extend the program's coverage through July and exclude second and vacation homes from receiving subsidized rates. Both chambers continue to search for a path forward on a long-term reauthorization.
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 - H.R.5743
This bill would reauthorize the programs of U.S. spy agencies.
A bill that the President will surely endorse, since the results of the intelligence community seems to be the only positive things that he can take credit for these days.
Ironical. :)
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 - H.R.5854
This would be the second appropriations bill considered by the House this year. Usually one of the least controversial appropriations measures, "MilCon-VA" funds veterans health programs and construction of military facilities in the U.S. and abroad. One interesting note: unlike the Commerce-Justice-Science measure that passed May 10, this bill will not be given an open rule, meaning the opportunity to offer amendments on the floor will be limited.
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Airport Screening Results
January Statistics On Airport Screening From The Department Of Homeland Security:
Terrorists Discovered 0
Transvestites 133
Hernias 1,485
Hemorrhoid Cases 3,172
Enlarged Prostates 8,249
Breast Implants 59,350
Natural Blondes 3
It was also discovered that 535 members of Congress had no balls.
Thank you dgj.
Terrorists Discovered 0
Transvestites 133
Hernias 1,485
Hemorrhoid Cases 3,172
Enlarged Prostates 8,249
Breast Implants 59,350
Natural Blondes 3
It was also discovered that 535 members of Congress had no balls.
Thank you dgj.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Why Condoms Come In Boxes of 3, 6, & 12
A man walks into a drug store with his 8-year old son.
They happen to walk by the condom display, and the boy asks, "What are these, Dad?
To which the man matter-of-factly replies, "Those are called Condoms son. Men use them to have safe sex."
"Oh I see," replied the boy pensively.
Yes, I've heard of that in health class at school."
He looks over the display and picks up a package of 3 and asks, "Why are there 3 in this package?"
The dad replies, "Those are for high school boys, one For Friday, one for Saturday, and one for Sunday."
"Cool" says the boy. He notices a 6 pack and
Asks, "Then who are these for?"
"Those are for college men," the dad answers, TWO For Friday, TWO for Saturday, and TWO for Sunday."
"WOW!" exclaimed the boy, "then who uses THESE?" he asks, picking Up a 12 pack. With a sigh and a tear in his eye, the dad replied,
"Those are for married men. One for January, one for February, one For March......."
They happen to walk by the condom display, and the boy asks, "What are these, Dad?
To which the man matter-of-factly replies, "Those are called Condoms son. Men use them to have safe sex."
"Oh I see," replied the boy pensively.
Yes, I've heard of that in health class at school."
He looks over the display and picks up a package of 3 and asks, "Why are there 3 in this package?"
The dad replies, "Those are for high school boys, one For Friday, one for Saturday, and one for Sunday."
"Cool" says the boy. He notices a 6 pack and
Asks, "Then who are these for?"
"Those are for college men," the dad answers, TWO For Friday, TWO for Saturday, and TWO for Sunday."
"WOW!" exclaimed the boy, "then who uses THESE?" he asks, picking Up a 12 pack. With a sigh and a tear in his eye, the dad replied,
"Those are for married men. One for January, one for February, one For March......."
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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Congress.org (congress.org) presents: M E G A V O T E May 21, 2012
In this MegaVote for Georgia's 13th Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes -
* Senate: Paul Budget Resolution
* Senate: Lee Budget Resolution
* Senate: Agency Confirmation
* Senate: Agency Confirmation
* Senate: Export-Import Bank Reauthorization
* Senate: Obama Budget Resolution
* Senate: Ryan Budget Resolution
* Senate: Toomey Budget Resolution
* House: Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization
* House: Suspension Vote: Iran Sanctions Resolution
* House: Flood Insurance Extension
* House: National Defense Authorization, FY 2013 Upcoming Congressional Bills -
* Senate: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act
Editor's Note: The House is in recess this week.
Recent Senate Votes:
Paul Budget Resolution
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=100&chamber=S&congress=1122
Vote Rejected (16-83, 1 Not Voting)
This budget resolution from Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., would set new FY 2013 budget authority at $3.084 trillion. According to the Senator, his resolution would balance the budget in five years and cut the national deficit by $2 trillion over ten years. It introduces means-testing requirements to Social Security and raises the retirement age to 70 by 2032. It would also means-test Medicare and raise the age of eligibility to 70 over a 20-year window. Senior citizens would be permitted to enroll in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Plan used by congressional Members and staff. The resolution would set a flat tax rate of 17 percent for all individuals and businesses and eliminate all credits and deductions except the child credit and mortgage interest deduction.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO
Senators believe in incremental change, such a big change is frightening to this bunch of pussies. If the Democrats thought the Republicans were serious about such proposals you would start to see some of that Harry Reid manipulation fall away. This is stuff the Tea Party can sink it's teeth into if it could get synchronized with the the Libertarians. Disappointing guys, show some courage to affect real change, a paradigm shift is what is needed.
Lee Budget Resolution
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=101&chamber=S&congress=1122
Vote Rejected (17-82, 1 Not Voting) The budget resolution from Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, would set new FY 2013 budget authority at $3.269 trillion. It purports to balance the budget by 2017 through myriad changes to entitlements and the tax code as well as reducing spending to 17.8 percent of GDP over ten years. It would establish a single 25% tax rate for individuals and businesses while eliminating the payroll, estate, and any investment taxes. Social Security would be means-tested and the retirement age would rise to 68. Medicare participants would be able to enroll in a premium-support or voucher program. Total Medicare spending would be capped at the level of the Consumer Price Index plus one percent. Medicaid would become a block grant program. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO
I love the means testing ideas, the problem is these guys don't like to be measured by potential impact choices, they keep the problem described in the broader scope so the middle is left for compromise, and pork.
Agency Confirmation
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=102&chamber=S&congress=1122
Vote Confirmed (70-24, 6 Not Voting) The Senate voted to confirm the nomination of Jeremy C. Stein of Massachusetts to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO
I don't know Jeremy Stein from Ben Stein, no doubt there are abundant credentials. The thing that causes me doubt is the unanimous Democratic vote.
Agency Confirmation
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=103&chamber=S&congress=1122
Vote Confirmed (74-21, 5 Not Voting) The Senate voted to confirm the nomination of Jerome H. Powell of Maryland to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO
What's the deal Georgia guys, why are you being so negative?
Export-Import Bank Reauthorization
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=96&chamber=S&congress=1122
Vote Passed (78-20, 2 Not Voting) This bill would extend the charter of the Export-Import Bank of the United States through FY 2014. It would allow the banks lending limit to rise incrementally to $140 billion (from $100 billion currently). Following House passage last week, the Senate cleared this bill for the presidents signature, narrowly avoiding the May 31 expiration of the banks charter. Passage followed several failed amendment votes, among them a vote to terminate the bank within one year.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
Who cares?
Obama Budget Resolution
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=97&chamber=S&congress=1122
Vote Rejected (0-99, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate unanimously rejected this budget resolution, which was the GOPs interpretation of President Obamas FY 13 budget proposal. It would set new FY 2013 budget authority at $2.982 trillion. This marks the second time Senate Republicans have introduced what they call the presidents budget for a floor vote, and the second time the proposal has failed to garner a single yea vote. This was the first of five budget resolutions the Senate voted on last week, each one a messaging vote since both chambers have already set spending levels for their respective FY 13 appropriations bills.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO
Classic.
Ryan Budget Resolution
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=98&chamber=S&congress=1122
Vote Rejected (41-58, 1 Not Voting)
In another reprisal of last years budget theater, the House-passed budget drafted by Rep. Paul D. Ryan, R-Wis., failed in a party-line Senate vote. The resolution would set new FY 2013 budget authority at $2.794 trillion. As happened last year, all Democrats voted nay along with Independents Bernard Sanders (Vt.) and Joseph I. Lieberman (Conn.). All Republicans voted yay with the exceptions of Sens. Scott P. Brown (Mass.), Susan Collins (Maine), Dean Heller (Nev.), Rand Paul (Ky.) and Olympia J. Snowe (Maine).
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
The Democrats are united in their stand to make Paul Ryan look like the oppressor of the downtrodden. Obama has gone out of his way to slap him around in the press. The thing is, is that Ryan has offered to be flexible and the Democrats are not offering substantive options, they want what they want and revenues be damned, they'll keep blaming the revenue shortfall on Republicans trying to save the rich. Which is all bullshit and every one of the bastards know it. Ryan's plan is competent and addresses known problems, I hope the people can see that this is a reasonable plan or at least start for change in slope.
Toomey Budget Resolution
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=99&chamber=S&congress=1122
Vote Rejected (42-57, 1 Not Voting)
This budget resolution introduced by Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa. would set new FY 2013 budget authority at $2.843 trillion. It purports to create a balanced budget within eight years, in part by reducing spending to about 18.3 percent of GDP. It would also create a two-thirds supermajority requirement for votes to exceed discretionary spending levels set forth in the resolution and a three-fifths supermajority to make any advance appropriation unless the latter are for a handful of accounts at the Veterans Affairs Administration.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
The same old Yankee Rinos, making the Dems look stronger than they are.
Recent House Votes:
Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=258&chamber=H&congress=1122
Vote Passed (222-205, 4 Not Voting) The House last week passed its version of a reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Originally passed in 1994, the bill had been reauthorized twice without controversy until this year. The Senate version (S 1925), passed April 26, created several new provisions to which the House objected, such as expanding protections to include LGBT victims. President Obama has threatened to veto the House bill. While it looked like the two bills were headed to a conference committee following House passage, it was discovered late last week that the Senate bill contained a revenue-raising provision, causing the House to raise constitutional objections. The path forward at this point is not clear.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
Political crap, putting poison pills into well intentioned legislation.
Suspension Vote: Iran Sanctions Resolution http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=261&chamber=H&congress=1122
Vote Passed (401-11, 9 Present, 10 Not Voting) In a shot across the bow of world leaders gathered last weekend for the G8 Summit, the House loudly expressed its position on Iran. While reiterating that it is a vital national interest of the United States to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear capability, the resolution also comes down firmly against any proposed containment policy. Debate has raged about what U.S. red lines are with regard to Irans uranium enrichment program, and there is some question as to what exactly a nuclear capability would mean. If it means having a certain amount of enriched uranium, for example, that is a much different standard than having the ability to arm a missile with a nuclear warhead. Perhaps with that in mind, the resolution also demands that Iran end its ballistic missile program.
Rep. David Scott voted YES
I like it, thank you Mr. Scott.
Flood Insurance Extension
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=262&chamber=H&congress=1122
Vote Passed (402-18, 11 Not Voting) Hoping to avoid a May 31 expiration date, the House passed a short-term extension of the National Flood Insurance Program. The bill would extend the programs authorization through June 30, allowing homeowners living in flood zones to purchase private insurance. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., attempted to pass a different extension last week by unanimous consent, but Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., objected. Republicans in both chambers want a complete overhaul of the program in exchange for a multi-year extension.
Rep. David Scott voted YES
Damn skippy the crap needs to be revised. I suspect though that the Republicans have something else in mind when they propose revision. I think the flood insurance is applied to too many known "at risk" properties.
National Defense Authorization, FY 2013
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=291&chamber=H&congress=1122
Vote Passed (299-120, 12 Not Voting) The House passed its version of the annual defense policy bill last week following two days of debate and dozens of amendments. The bill would provide $643 billion for FY 13, including $88.5 billion for the war in Afghanistan. The topline figure exceeds agreed-upon spending levels from last years Budget Control Act (PL 112-25) by $8 billion. Amendment debate ranged widely, from the sale of fighter jets to Taiwan to the detention of terrorism suspects arrested on U.S. soil. President Obama has issued a veto threat on this bill. The Senate Armed Services Committee is slated to mark up its version this week.
Rep. David Scott voted YES
You had a good week Mr. Scott. If Obama has threatened to veto, that puts the Senate in a spot, usually that is a clue for Reid to table, this they cannot.
Upcoming Votes:
Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act - S.3187 The Senate is scheduled to hold a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to this bill, which would reauthorize FDA user fees.
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In this MegaVote for Georgia's 13th Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes -
* Senate: Paul Budget Resolution
* Senate: Lee Budget Resolution
* Senate: Agency Confirmation
* Senate: Agency Confirmation
* Senate: Export-Import Bank Reauthorization
* Senate: Obama Budget Resolution
* Senate: Ryan Budget Resolution
* Senate: Toomey Budget Resolution
* House: Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization
* House: Suspension Vote: Iran Sanctions Resolution
* House: Flood Insurance Extension
* House: National Defense Authorization, FY 2013 Upcoming Congressional Bills -
* Senate: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act
Editor's Note: The House is in recess this week.
Recent Senate Votes:
Paul Budget Resolution
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=100&chamber=S&congress=1122
Vote Rejected (16-83, 1 Not Voting)
This budget resolution from Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., would set new FY 2013 budget authority at $3.084 trillion. According to the Senator, his resolution would balance the budget in five years and cut the national deficit by $2 trillion over ten years. It introduces means-testing requirements to Social Security and raises the retirement age to 70 by 2032. It would also means-test Medicare and raise the age of eligibility to 70 over a 20-year window. Senior citizens would be permitted to enroll in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Plan used by congressional Members and staff. The resolution would set a flat tax rate of 17 percent for all individuals and businesses and eliminate all credits and deductions except the child credit and mortgage interest deduction.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO
Senators believe in incremental change, such a big change is frightening to this bunch of pussies. If the Democrats thought the Republicans were serious about such proposals you would start to see some of that Harry Reid manipulation fall away. This is stuff the Tea Party can sink it's teeth into if it could get synchronized with the the Libertarians. Disappointing guys, show some courage to affect real change, a paradigm shift is what is needed.
Lee Budget Resolution
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=101&chamber=S&congress=1122
Vote Rejected (17-82, 1 Not Voting) The budget resolution from Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, would set new FY 2013 budget authority at $3.269 trillion. It purports to balance the budget by 2017 through myriad changes to entitlements and the tax code as well as reducing spending to 17.8 percent of GDP over ten years. It would establish a single 25% tax rate for individuals and businesses while eliminating the payroll, estate, and any investment taxes. Social Security would be means-tested and the retirement age would rise to 68. Medicare participants would be able to enroll in a premium-support or voucher program. Total Medicare spending would be capped at the level of the Consumer Price Index plus one percent. Medicaid would become a block grant program. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO
I love the means testing ideas, the problem is these guys don't like to be measured by potential impact choices, they keep the problem described in the broader scope so the middle is left for compromise, and pork.
Agency Confirmation
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=102&chamber=S&congress=1122
Vote Confirmed (70-24, 6 Not Voting) The Senate voted to confirm the nomination of Jeremy C. Stein of Massachusetts to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO
I don't know Jeremy Stein from Ben Stein, no doubt there are abundant credentials. The thing that causes me doubt is the unanimous Democratic vote.
Agency Confirmation
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=103&chamber=S&congress=1122
Vote Confirmed (74-21, 5 Not Voting) The Senate voted to confirm the nomination of Jerome H. Powell of Maryland to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO
What's the deal Georgia guys, why are you being so negative?
Export-Import Bank Reauthorization
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=96&chamber=S&congress=1122
Vote Passed (78-20, 2 Not Voting) This bill would extend the charter of the Export-Import Bank of the United States through FY 2014. It would allow the banks lending limit to rise incrementally to $140 billion (from $100 billion currently). Following House passage last week, the Senate cleared this bill for the presidents signature, narrowly avoiding the May 31 expiration of the banks charter. Passage followed several failed amendment votes, among them a vote to terminate the bank within one year.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
Who cares?
Obama Budget Resolution
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=97&chamber=S&congress=1122
Vote Rejected (0-99, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate unanimously rejected this budget resolution, which was the GOPs interpretation of President Obamas FY 13 budget proposal. It would set new FY 2013 budget authority at $2.982 trillion. This marks the second time Senate Republicans have introduced what they call the presidents budget for a floor vote, and the second time the proposal has failed to garner a single yea vote. This was the first of five budget resolutions the Senate voted on last week, each one a messaging vote since both chambers have already set spending levels for their respective FY 13 appropriations bills.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO
Classic.
Ryan Budget Resolution
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=98&chamber=S&congress=1122
Vote Rejected (41-58, 1 Not Voting)
In another reprisal of last years budget theater, the House-passed budget drafted by Rep. Paul D. Ryan, R-Wis., failed in a party-line Senate vote. The resolution would set new FY 2013 budget authority at $2.794 trillion. As happened last year, all Democrats voted nay along with Independents Bernard Sanders (Vt.) and Joseph I. Lieberman (Conn.). All Republicans voted yay with the exceptions of Sens. Scott P. Brown (Mass.), Susan Collins (Maine), Dean Heller (Nev.), Rand Paul (Ky.) and Olympia J. Snowe (Maine).
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
The Democrats are united in their stand to make Paul Ryan look like the oppressor of the downtrodden. Obama has gone out of his way to slap him around in the press. The thing is, is that Ryan has offered to be flexible and the Democrats are not offering substantive options, they want what they want and revenues be damned, they'll keep blaming the revenue shortfall on Republicans trying to save the rich. Which is all bullshit and every one of the bastards know it. Ryan's plan is competent and addresses known problems, I hope the people can see that this is a reasonable plan or at least start for change in slope.
Toomey Budget Resolution
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=99&chamber=S&congress=1122
Vote Rejected (42-57, 1 Not Voting)
This budget resolution introduced by Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa. would set new FY 2013 budget authority at $2.843 trillion. It purports to create a balanced budget within eight years, in part by reducing spending to about 18.3 percent of GDP. It would also create a two-thirds supermajority requirement for votes to exceed discretionary spending levels set forth in the resolution and a three-fifths supermajority to make any advance appropriation unless the latter are for a handful of accounts at the Veterans Affairs Administration.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
The same old Yankee Rinos, making the Dems look stronger than they are.
Recent House Votes:
Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=258&chamber=H&congress=1122
Vote Passed (222-205, 4 Not Voting) The House last week passed its version of a reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Originally passed in 1994, the bill had been reauthorized twice without controversy until this year. The Senate version (S 1925), passed April 26, created several new provisions to which the House objected, such as expanding protections to include LGBT victims. President Obama has threatened to veto the House bill. While it looked like the two bills were headed to a conference committee following House passage, it was discovered late last week that the Senate bill contained a revenue-raising provision, causing the House to raise constitutional objections. The path forward at this point is not clear.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
Political crap, putting poison pills into well intentioned legislation.
Suspension Vote: Iran Sanctions Resolution http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=261&chamber=H&congress=1122
Vote Passed (401-11, 9 Present, 10 Not Voting) In a shot across the bow of world leaders gathered last weekend for the G8 Summit, the House loudly expressed its position on Iran. While reiterating that it is a vital national interest of the United States to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear capability, the resolution also comes down firmly against any proposed containment policy. Debate has raged about what U.S. red lines are with regard to Irans uranium enrichment program, and there is some question as to what exactly a nuclear capability would mean. If it means having a certain amount of enriched uranium, for example, that is a much different standard than having the ability to arm a missile with a nuclear warhead. Perhaps with that in mind, the resolution also demands that Iran end its ballistic missile program.
Rep. David Scott voted YES
I like it, thank you Mr. Scott.
Flood Insurance Extension
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=262&chamber=H&congress=1122
Vote Passed (402-18, 11 Not Voting) Hoping to avoid a May 31 expiration date, the House passed a short-term extension of the National Flood Insurance Program. The bill would extend the programs authorization through June 30, allowing homeowners living in flood zones to purchase private insurance. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., attempted to pass a different extension last week by unanimous consent, but Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., objected. Republicans in both chambers want a complete overhaul of the program in exchange for a multi-year extension.
Rep. David Scott voted YES
Damn skippy the crap needs to be revised. I suspect though that the Republicans have something else in mind when they propose revision. I think the flood insurance is applied to too many known "at risk" properties.
National Defense Authorization, FY 2013
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=291&chamber=H&congress=1122
Vote Passed (299-120, 12 Not Voting) The House passed its version of the annual defense policy bill last week following two days of debate and dozens of amendments. The bill would provide $643 billion for FY 13, including $88.5 billion for the war in Afghanistan. The topline figure exceeds agreed-upon spending levels from last years Budget Control Act (PL 112-25) by $8 billion. Amendment debate ranged widely, from the sale of fighter jets to Taiwan to the detention of terrorism suspects arrested on U.S. soil. President Obama has issued a veto threat on this bill. The Senate Armed Services Committee is slated to mark up its version this week.
Rep. David Scott voted YES
You had a good week Mr. Scott. If Obama has threatened to veto, that puts the Senate in a spot, usually that is a clue for Reid to table, this they cannot.
Upcoming Votes:
Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act - S.3187 The Senate is scheduled to hold a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to this bill, which would reauthorize FDA user fees.
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Congress.org (congress.org) presents: M E G A V O T E for May 14, 2012
In this MegaVote for Georgia's 13th Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes -
* Senate: Judicial Confirmation
* Senate: Cloture Motion: Student Loan Interest Rates
* House: Suspension Vote: Export-Import Bank Reauthorization
* House: Suspension Vote: U.S.-Israel Cooperation
* House: Sequester Replacement
* House: Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations, FY 2013
Upcoming Congressional Bills -
* Senate: Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012
* Senate: Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of 2012
* House: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012
* House: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
Recent Senate Votes:
Judicial Confirmation
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=88&chamber=S&congress=1122
Vote Confirmed (91-3, 6 Not Voting)
The Senate confirmed the nomination of Jacqueline H. Nguyen of California to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
I think it sucks that any person could agree with anything Leahy ever votes for or wants.
Cloture Motion: Student Loan Interest Rates
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=89&chamber=S&congress=1122
Vote Rejected (52-45, 1 Present, 2 Not Voting)
This bill would extend the current 3.4 percent interest rate on federally-subsidized Stafford loans to undergraduate students for one year. This extension would be paid for by eliminating a tax preference for certain shareholders of S-Corporations. The Senate failed to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to invoke cloture, and thereby end debate, on the motion to proceed to the bill. It is possible the Senate will hold another cloture vote on this bill. The House passed a competing version (H.R.4628) on April 27.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO
Let us find another way to suck up to potential voters, thank you guys for voting against cloture.
I paid all of my son's college tuition and board expenses, shouldn't I be reimbursed for the interest that I continue to pay on my home, that could have been reduced if it not for the unfair expense of education?
Recent House Votes:
Suspension Vote: Export-Import Bank Reauthorization
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=224&chamber=H&congress=1122
Vote Passed (330-93, 8 Not Voting)
This bill would extend the charter of the Export-Import Bank of the United States through FY 2014. It would allow the bank's lending limit to rise incrementally to $140 billion (from $100 billion currently). HR 2072 passed under suspension of the rules, meaning the support of at least two thirds of all Members voting (in this case 282) is required for passage. The Senate will take up H.R.2072 on Monday, May 14, with a cloture vote scheduled.
Rep. David Scott voted Not Voting
Apparently David Scott had no more clue on this than I.
Suspension Vote: U.S.-Israel Cooperation
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=225&chamber=H&congress=1122
Vote Passed (411-2, 9 Present, 9 Not Voting)
This bill states that it shall be U.S. policy to deepen cooperation with Israel in a wide variety of areas, particularly regarding Israels "qualitative military edge" over regional rivals; to veto anti-Israel resolutions at the United Nations; and to assist Israel in ongoing negotiations on a two-state solution. The bill also extends U.S.-government-backed loan guarantees to Israel through FY 2015. HR 4133 passed under suspension of the rules, meaning the support of at least two thirds of all Members voting (in this case 276) is required for passage.
Rep. David Scott voted YES
That's the right one David, thank you.
Sequester Replacement
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=247&chamber=H&congress=1122
Vote Passed (218-199, 1 Present, 13 Not Voting)
This bill cancels the automatic discretionary spending cuts instituted by last year's debt-ceiling agreement and replaces those cuts with a different set of reductions to a variety of mandatory spending programs, as well as a reduction on the overall spending limit for all FY 2013 appropriations bills. The bill separately eliminates the cap on defense spending instituted by the debt-limit agreement to accommodate a higher level of spending in that area. The Senate is unlikely to take up this bill. The President has issued a veto threat.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
As much as I understand it the Democrats intend to drag ass on this subject, making defense cuts the bargaining chip needed to force a tax increase.
Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations, FY 2013
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=249&chamber=H&congress=1122
Vote Passed (247-163, 21 Not Voting)
This appropriations bill provides $51.1 billion dollars in funding in FY 2013 for the departments of Commerce and Justice and other agencies such as NASA and the National Science Foundation. This funding level would be $1.8 billion less than in FY 2012 and $731 million less than the president requested for the upcoming fiscal year. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved its version of the bill on April 19, but floor time has not been scheduled. The President has threatened a veto on the House version.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
Do you smell an effort to defund the Justice Department?
Upcoming Votes:
Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012 - H.R.2072
The Senate is scheduled to hold a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to this House-passed bill.
Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of 2012 - S.2343
The Senate will likely continue consideration of this bill, with another cloture vote possible.
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012 - H.R.4970
The House will take up a reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which aims to foster cooperation among law enforcement, public health and other organizations in combating domestic violence and other crimes against women. The Senate passed its version on April 26.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 - H.R.4310
The House aims to pass its version of the annual defense policy bill.
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Monday, May 7, 2012
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Congress.org (congress.org) presents: M E G A V O T E April 30, 2012
In this MegaVote for Georgia's 13th Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes:
* Senate: 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012
* Senate: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011
* House: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act
* House: Interest Rate Reduction Act
The Senate and House are in recess this week.
They will return on Monday, May 7.
Recent Senate Votes:
21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012 http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=82&chamber=S&congress=1122
Vote Passed (62-37, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate passed its U.S. Postal Service overhaul bill. The bill seeks to trim the workforce by about 100,000 employees through attrition and delays efforts to eliminate Saturday delivery and close some post offices. The House has yet to pass its version of the bill. The postmaster estimates the agency needs to trim $22 billion in operating costs to remain in business. I find the description interesting, my understanding is that this bill is an easing of the recommended cuts. No doubt the description overhaul is technically correct, but the real description would be adjustment. Just watch, there will be very few office closings and Saturday service will continue. Good for our Georgia men, if it ought to be whacked, do it, get the pain over with.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011 http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=87&chamber=S&congress=1122
Vote Passed (68-31, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act for another five years. The 1994 law gives federal law enforcement agencies tools to combat crime against women. The reauthorization adds provisions relating to Native American and immigrant women, and sexual orientation. The House is likely to pass a bill similar to the current authorization. I suspect more clever wording here, the addition of more classes of women, including "immigrants" (AKA ILLEGAL ALIENS) will be a back door of amnesty if the cause for swimming the Rio Grande of to escape persecution by El Hefe.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO
Recent House Votes:
Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=192&chamber=H&congress=1122
Vote Passed (248-168, 15 Not Voting)
This House bill directs the Director of National Intelligence to develop procedures to share cyber-threat information on a voluntary basis between the government's intelligence community and the private sector. The White House has threatened to veto the bill. The private sector has the biggest barn door for cyber-threat and the best resources for corrective action. Not so sure about this one.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
Interest Rate Reduction Act
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=195&chamber=H&congress=1122
Vote Passed (215-195, 22 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would keep the interest rate for government-subsidized student loans at 3.4 percent. The rate is scheduled to rise to 6.8 percent on July 1, 2012. To offset the estimated $6 billion cost of maintaining the current interest rate, the bill would repeal the $12 billion Prevention and Public Health Fund which was created by the 2010 health care reform bill. The White House supports keeping the current interest rate, but has threatened to veto this bill. The apparent fight here is what to cut to pay for kissing young voters assess. We know the answer from the Democrats, that being some pie in the sky tax we're going to extract from rich people. The 6.8 value seems a little high for current interest rates, probably the high risk of payment failure is a factor. Word is that there is about to be an avalanche of defaulted student loans. My son graduated from college this past Saturday, he graduates with zero debt, not loans were taken, where is my government subsidy? Crap like this contributes to spiralling tuition rates. Ifthe risk to the lenders is proportional to failures, tough shit, pay the bill, you signed the agreement, pay your debt you whiny little bastards.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
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In this MegaVote for Georgia's 13th Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes:
* Senate: 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012
* Senate: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011
* House: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act
* House: Interest Rate Reduction Act
The Senate and House are in recess this week.
They will return on Monday, May 7.
Recent Senate Votes:
21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012 http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=82&chamber=S&congress=1122
Vote Passed (62-37, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate passed its U.S. Postal Service overhaul bill. The bill seeks to trim the workforce by about 100,000 employees through attrition and delays efforts to eliminate Saturday delivery and close some post offices. The House has yet to pass its version of the bill. The postmaster estimates the agency needs to trim $22 billion in operating costs to remain in business. I find the description interesting, my understanding is that this bill is an easing of the recommended cuts. No doubt the description overhaul is technically correct, but the real description would be adjustment. Just watch, there will be very few office closings and Saturday service will continue. Good for our Georgia men, if it ought to be whacked, do it, get the pain over with.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011 http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=87&chamber=S&congress=1122
Vote Passed (68-31, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act for another five years. The 1994 law gives federal law enforcement agencies tools to combat crime against women. The reauthorization adds provisions relating to Native American and immigrant women, and sexual orientation. The House is likely to pass a bill similar to the current authorization. I suspect more clever wording here, the addition of more classes of women, including "immigrants" (AKA ILLEGAL ALIENS) will be a back door of amnesty if the cause for swimming the Rio Grande of to escape persecution by El Hefe.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO
Recent House Votes:
Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=192&chamber=H&congress=1122
Vote Passed (248-168, 15 Not Voting)
This House bill directs the Director of National Intelligence to develop procedures to share cyber-threat information on a voluntary basis between the government's intelligence community and the private sector. The White House has threatened to veto the bill. The private sector has the biggest barn door for cyber-threat and the best resources for corrective action. Not so sure about this one.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
Interest Rate Reduction Act
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=195&chamber=H&congress=1122
Vote Passed (215-195, 22 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would keep the interest rate for government-subsidized student loans at 3.4 percent. The rate is scheduled to rise to 6.8 percent on July 1, 2012. To offset the estimated $6 billion cost of maintaining the current interest rate, the bill would repeal the $12 billion Prevention and Public Health Fund which was created by the 2010 health care reform bill. The White House supports keeping the current interest rate, but has threatened to veto this bill. The apparent fight here is what to cut to pay for kissing young voters assess. We know the answer from the Democrats, that being some pie in the sky tax we're going to extract from rich people. The 6.8 value seems a little high for current interest rates, probably the high risk of payment failure is a factor. Word is that there is about to be an avalanche of defaulted student loans. My son graduated from college this past Saturday, he graduates with zero debt, not loans were taken, where is my government subsidy? Crap like this contributes to spiralling tuition rates. Ifthe risk to the lenders is proportional to failures, tough shit, pay the bill, you signed the agreement, pay your debt you whiny little bastards.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
drop the I word
Every now and then you run across progressive literature that illuminates the liberal thought process in a way that makes clear its lack of logic or accuracy. The web site ColorLines is place for such literature.
The authors at this site are attempting to rally support in a petition type call to sign on to a letter addressed to the Charlotte Observer. The intent being to modify the manner in which the publication refers to a beleaguered group. The body of the letter goes as follows....
In the letter to the editor there is described a liberal belief expressed by an organized group of journalists that are in the public representation supposed to be unbiased. That is clearly not true, is it? The journalists have already changed the description of a group of people that are described, labelled, by the actions completed. Illegal is a description of behavior or choice, not the way a person is born. What is it in a journalist's psyche that compels him to obscure the description of what is real and accurate?
Listen up...
I am sorry that you take offense at being described by the actions you have made.
I am sorry that conditions in Mexico make the risk of illegal entrance and potential deportation an acceptable choice.
These are the ILLEGAL choices you have made, and a label earned by action.
Living in southern Cobb County there is a high number of ILLEGAL residents. Taxes are paid by lawful residents to support services given to all of need. Overpopulation makes the services more difficult to attain, drives down property values and is a general pain the neck.
Illegal is not a dehumanizing description, it is an adjective describing the person by actions he has completed.
The authors at this site are attempting to rally support in a petition type call to sign on to a letter addressed to the Charlotte Observer. The intent being to modify the manner in which the publication refers to a beleaguered group. The body of the letter goes as follows....
I am writing to ask that the Charlotte Observer reporters and editors stop describing people as “illegal immigrants,” “illegal aliens,” and any other form of “illegal.” The i-word is dehumanizing, racially charged and masquerades as legal terminology, which it is not. There are terms like “unauthorized,” “undocumented,” and other precise, rational descriptions that can be used. The i-word denies people due process and is incompatible with ethical, professional journalistic standards.There is a place where comments may be added in an attempt to personalize the message. Around the greater web site I do see that it is not a fanatically obtuse set of articles. The information is a viewpoint biased to the needs and beliefs of a group living within our borders. I might add ILLEGALLY to that last sentence, but living never the less.
The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) recently passed a resolution to discontinue use of the term “illegal alien.” They also suggested continued discussion to re-evaluate the use of “illegal immigrant,” which SPJ’s diversity committee advised against using because it is unconstitutional language and is offensive and dehumanizing to the people it describes. The Miami Herald, The San Antonio Express News and the New Haven Register have already changed their guidelines and we urge you to do so too.
The i-word inflames anti-immigrant rhetoric, which morphs into anti-Latino sentiment. Charlotte has the largest Latino community of the state’s ten largest cities, comprising 13.1% of the population, and North Carolina now ranks 11th in the nation in Latino residents. By dropping the i-word, the Observer can stop fueling hate and prejudice toward members of its own community.
The Charlotte Observer must not take part in misleading and inaccurate political rhetoric and the dehumanization of immigrants. Charlotte Observer, drop the i-word today.
In the letter to the editor there is described a liberal belief expressed by an organized group of journalists that are in the public representation supposed to be unbiased. That is clearly not true, is it? The journalists have already changed the description of a group of people that are described, labelled, by the actions completed. Illegal is a description of behavior or choice, not the way a person is born. What is it in a journalist's psyche that compels him to obscure the description of what is real and accurate?
Listen up...
I am sorry that you take offense at being described by the actions you have made.
I am sorry that conditions in Mexico make the risk of illegal entrance and potential deportation an acceptable choice.
These are the ILLEGAL choices you have made, and a label earned by action.
Living in southern Cobb County there is a high number of ILLEGAL residents. Taxes are paid by lawful residents to support services given to all of need. Overpopulation makes the services more difficult to attain, drives down property values and is a general pain the neck.
Illegal is not a dehumanizing description, it is an adjective describing the person by actions he has completed.
Wake Me Up
Before you go girl...
The man had no problem being self-deprecating.
http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Ronald_Reagan
"I have left orders to be awakened at any time in case of national emergency, even if I'm in a cabinet meeting."
Ronald Reagan
The man had no problem being self-deprecating.
http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Ronald_Reagan
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