by jpitney | Jan 6, 2021 | Congress, Constitution, Elections, Electoral College, House of Representatives
We have sworn an oath under God to defend the Constitution. We uphold that oath at all times, not only when it is politically convenient. Congress has no authority to overturn elections by objecting to electors. Doing so steals power from the states & violates the...
by jpitney | Jan 3, 2021 | Bipartisanship, Congress, House of Representatives
On C-SPAN, Tom Davis previews partisanship in the 117th Congress:
by jpitney | Jan 2, 2021 | Congress, House of Representatives
At Roll Call, Lindsey McPherson reports on the House rules package for the 117th Congress: The rules package is expected to get a vote on Monday, the second day of the new Congress. One of the main requests from Democrats across the caucus was that leadership either...
by jpitney | Jan 1, 2021 | Congress, House of Representatives
D.C. is full of former House members, many that are registered lobbyists or “consultants.” A bunch wear former member pins, making them virtually indistinguishable from current lawmakers. But some check out of the political life, fully or mostly. A few interesting...
by jpitney | Dec 28, 2020 | Budget, Congress, Debt, Economic Policy
Scott Newsome at LegBranch.org on reforming the Congressional Budget Act (CBA): First, section 310(a) of the CBA, which outlines the reconciliation process, is currently silent on the issue of whether it can be used to increase or decrease deficits. This leaves that...
by jpitney | Dec 24, 2020 | Congress, Journalism
Brooks DuBose at The Capital Gazette: President Donald Trump signed into law Wednesday a bipartisan bill authorizing a national monument to honor slain journalists, included the five people killed in the 2018 attack on the Capital Gazette newsroom. The Fallen...
