"The biggest source of conflict was an amendment ... that would prohibit #databrokers from selling consumer data to #lawenforcement and would require a warrant to access Americans’ information... National #security hawks in #Congress and local law enforcement groups joined forces to kill the amendment, with the National Sheriffs’ Association claiming it would “kneecap law enforcement” in a letter to Congress..."
Republicans on the House Appropriations committee stripped funding from three projects aimed at providing services to the LGBTQ+ community during Tuesday’s fiscal Department of Transportation and…
It’s official: Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert (R) is scared. Recent polling has shown Democratic frontrunner Adam Frisch in the lead in Boebert’s district, and now the anti-LGBTQ+ Congresswoman is pleading with voters for help....
“We don’t live in a country where there is a consensus about what is harmful to children, so how could the government determine what’s appropriate for every kid?”
Ted Cruz’s iHeartMedia deal, which sent over $600,000 to an aligned super PAC, may have broken campaign finance laws—or exploited a new loophole. NEW from Senior Writer and Assistant Editor Justin Miller: https://www.texasobserver.org/ted-cruz-podcast-payoff-fec-complaint/
“Rep. Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.) announced on Sunday he plans to resign from #Congress in February after 19 years, citing frustrations in Congress during a particularly tumultuous year for the chamber.
Higgins, who represents New York’s heavily Democratic 26th Congressional District, cited growing dysfunction in Congress, in announcing his departure.”
Teachers can only deduct $250 in school supplies on their #taxes, but billionaire Harlon Crow can write off his whole super yacht.😐
Why? Because millionaire politicians funded by billionaires & corps write tax #law for billionaires. We need a #Congress for working people—not the .1%
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is poised to lose about $1.3 billion in funds as a result of last month’s federal debt ceiling negotiation that were initially allocated through Covid-19 supplemental funding, the agency shared with CNN.
"Republicans, refusing to give Biden a 'win,' voted against the [cancer research] funding. Even though this would be a win for all Americans – and humanity – it apparently did not outweigh the politics of making a Democrat look good. This is the definition of party over country."
Professor Timothy Snyder is so frickin awesome. This is who we all should be listening to. His breadth of knowledge, intelligence, character and heart demonstrate the best of America.
Thank you to everyone who called #Congress in support of #Ukraine. You made a difference! Thank you.
Americans, we must ensure the senate moves quickly to approve/finalize.
It’s crucial to understand that the Republicans had the opportunity to pass the bipartisan national security bill, already approved in the Senate. However, they were UNWILLING to do so for six months. They unnecessarily introduced multiple bills, causing further delays in the aid to Ukraine. This must go through the Senate, even though the Senate had already approved a bill that included national security. The Republicans removed the #border security from the bill. Removing billions #potus had for CBP and CBP wanted this badly! Keep this manipulation in mind.
Remember this fuckery.
It is crystal clear that the treason caucus republicans are covered in #Ukrainian blood. MoscowMike Johnson has been stalling Ukraine aid for months, each time giving a different excuse. Traitorous republicans are marked. We will not forget.
Republican traitors are going ape-shit crazy over the #House's vote on aid to #Ukraine. And they're screaming that so many members of #Congress waved #Ukrainian flags after the #vote.
Too Bad. FASCISM LOST. MAGA LOST. PUTIN LOST.
Thank you to every American that called, emailed, wrote to your representative. I salute you. 🫡
#MagaMike Johnson was the chief whip for Donald Trump. #Maga Mike Johnson led the efforts to overturn our election. He is anti-choice. He blocks our border security. He lies for criminal Donald Trump. He supports conversion therapy. Mike Johnson is a deranged white christian nationalist aka American nazi.
Johnson’s insane dominionist Christian nationalism, aka fascism dictates that the bible should drive decisions in government and white supremacists will rule over you and our treasury.
Democrats call on DOJ to investigate tax sites for sharing financial information with Meta (www.theverge.com)
TaxSlayer, H&R Block, and TaxAct embedded Meta’s pixel onto their tax filing sites.
House GOP Strips Funding From LGBTQ+ Related Earmarks In Latest ‘Wokeness’ Witch Hunt (talkingpointsmemo.com)
Republicans on the House Appropriations committee stripped funding from three projects aimed at providing services to the LGBTQ+ community during Tuesday’s fiscal Department of Transportation and…
[Poll Analysis] Lauren Boebert begs supporters for help after admitting her campaign is flailing (www.lgbtqnation.com)
It’s official: Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert (R) is scared. Recent polling has shown Democratic frontrunner Adam Frisch in the lead in Boebert’s district, and now the anti-LGBTQ+ Congresswoman is pleading with voters for help....
CDC facing major funding cuts, with direct impact on state and local health departments | CNN (www.cnn.com)
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is poised to lose about $1.3 billion in funds as a result of last month’s federal debt ceiling negotiation that were initially allocated through Covid-19 supplemental funding, the agency shared with CNN.