“…Congress’s spring recess —er, “district work period” — is well under way, with members returning home for Easter and Passover, for school vacations, and to complaints from constituents. During this...
04 Apr 2013
04 Apr 2013
Nothing to Fear…the debt debate
National Journal writes, “It’s an under appreciated fact that a significant contributor to the ballooning debt is ... the debt itself. Federal interest payments are projected to grow faster over...
04 Apr 2013
Recess Review: Congress So Far in 2013
With Congress out of session until early April, The Fix highlights the 10 moments that mattered most so far this year. #10 Joe Biden swears in new Senators “Biden...
03 Apr 2013
Home Brews
ALABAMA IS LAST AGAIN NJ writes, “Alabama is the last state in the country in which home-brewing is illegal. In fact, it’s illegal just to own the equipment to brew...
03 Apr 2013
Republicans and Women
WOMEN National Journal writes, “Part of the RNC’s “Growth and Opportunity Project” released last week included recommendations to provide training programs for potential female candidates, to employ more female surrogates...
03 Apr 2013
Fracking Caused 2011 Earthquake
"A study published in the journal Geology on Tuesday concludes that the disposal of wastewater created as a byproduct of hydraulic fracturing caused an earthquake in Oklahoma in 2011," Bloomberg...
03 Apr 2013
Census 2020
LANDLINE PHONES, TV ARMOIRES and BUTTERFLY BALLOTS … ADD PAPER CENSUS QUESTIONAIRES TO LIST The Census Bureau expects to use the Internet — plus smart phones and other technologies yet...
03 Apr 2013
House Energy Agenda Unveiled
The House Energy and Commerce Energy and Power Subcommittee unveiled on Thursday an energy agenda for 2013, The Washington Post reports. The plan calls for approval of the Keystone XL...
03 Apr 2013
Rules for Cleaner Gasoline
The Washington Post writes, “The EPA will move ahead Friday with rules requiring cleaner gasoline and cars nationwide, despite fierce protests from the oil industry and some conservative Democrats. The...
03 Apr 2013
Health Insurance Rates
SEBELIUS CONCEDES PREMIUMS MAY RISE HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Tuesday that health premiums may rise under the Affordable Care Act, Reuters reports. She says full data on costs will...
