Saturday, July 02, 2005
Bradley in Laconia
I'm just back from Jeb Bradley's 101st town hall meeting in Laconia. I'm sure the wily Congresscritter hoped that he'd be ignored on a holiday weekend - but his hopes were cruelly dashed. Twenty five citizens showed up for a non-scripted affair, where poor Jebster took a beating on public transportation, the war in Iraq, CAFTA, and Social Security. Jeb's usually cool composure cracked a bit when yours truly asked about the DeMint bill, which would use the SS surplus to fund the private accounts, thereby killing Social Security. He knew nothing about the DeMint bill - and didn't seem pleased to learn about it, especially from me. Only the crusty Rep. Ralph Rosen was on Jebby's side. My favorite was the woman who expressed her concern for the "lack of ethos in the people's house" these days. Ain't that the truth!!
susanb
susanb
Friday, July 01, 2005
Dark Times Ahead.....
Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, 75, said she expects to leave before the start of the court's next term in October, or whenever the Senate confirms her successor.
To read more, visit
http://www.boston.com
To read more, visit
http://www.boston.com
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Newsflash from NH Insider!
The State House was evacuated after lawmakers were told the structure may have been struck by lightning. No injuries or damages have been reported. There is some question as to whether it hit the State House at all. State business is expected to resume within the hour. http://www.politicsnh.com
I think this was divine retribution for letting Chandler off the hook.
susanb
I think this was divine retribution for letting Chandler off the hook.
susanb
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
When you are right you are right.... or are you wrong?
"Anyone who tries to estimate the end, the time, the cost or the casualties in a war is making a big mistake."
– Donald Rumsfeld, 6/27/05
VERSUS
"It could last six days, six weeks. I doubt six months."
– Donald Rumsfeld, 3/7/03
from C4AP
Good News
The $8,000 drapes John Ashcroft used to cover up two semi-nude statues at the Justice Department have been removed.
from C4AP
from C4AP
Monday, June 27, 2005
Votes
| Recent Senate Votes |
Cloture Vote, John Bolton Nomination - Vote Rejected (54-38, 8 Not Voting) For a second time, the Senate rejected a motion to end debate and vote on John Bolton's nomination to be ambassador to the United Nations. Sen. Judd Gregg voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. John Sununu voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Recent House Votes |
| Defense Appropriations Act, FY2006 - Vote Passed (398-19, 16 Not Voting) The House approved this $409 billion bill funding the Department of Defense for the 2006 fiscal year. Rep. Charles Bass voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Intelligence Authorization Act, FY2006 - Vote Passed (409-16, 8 Not Voting) The House passed this bill authorizing spying and intelligence-gathering activities for the 2006 fiscal year. Rep. Charles Bass voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Constitutional Amendment to Prohibit Flag Desecration - Vote Passed (286-130, 18 Not Voting) The House passed this proposal to amend the constitution to prohibit flag burning. Rep. Charles Bass voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Act, FY2006 - Vote Passed (250-151, 32 Not Voting) The House passed this $142.5 billion bill funding the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education for the 2006 fiscal year. Rep. Charles Bass voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
Sunday, June 26, 2005
Votes
| Recent House Votes |
| Science, State, Justice, and Commerce Appropriations Act, FY2006 - Vote Passed (418-7, 8 Not Voting) The House passed this $57.4 billion bill funding the departments of State, Justice, Commerce and other science agencies for the 2006 fiscal year. Rep. Charles Bass voted YES......send e-mail or see bio United Nations Reform Act of 2005 - Vote Passed (221-184, 28 Not Voting) The House approved this bill that would withhold a portion of U.S. dues to the United Nations unless they undertake certain reforms to improve accountability. Rep. Charles Bass voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
