This Week in Washington – December 12, 2011

By: Brian Darling (Diary)  |  December 12th at 12:00 PM  | 

Congress is scheduled to end the year this week with a flurry of legislating, suprises, new spending and deal making.  Conservatives need to watch Washington, D.C. this week to see how many bills pass in the waning hours of this session of Congress that spend more of your tax dollars. The battle over the extension of the payroll tax will play out this week in the Congress.  | Read More »

This Week in Washington – November 14, 2011

By: Brian Darling (Diary)  |  November 14th at 12:00 PM  | 

The Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution and a bill to allow Americans to use conceal carry firearms permits over state lines are scheduled for votes in the House this week.  The Senate is expected to schedule a vote on the second ”Mini-Bus” appropriations measure this week.  The Super Committee gets closer to the date they need to vote on a plan and they may increase taxes. This week shall | Read More »

This Week in Washington – October 3, 2011

By: Brian Darling (Diary)  |  October 3rd at 12:00 PM  | 

The House and Senate have another Continuing Resolution (CR) on the agenda that would fund the federal government into next month.  The House will consider a measure aimed at over regulation by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  The Senate will debate a bill addressing China’s currency and trade issues.  The Super Secret Committee marches on behind closed doors to cut a deal on $1.2 trillion | Read More »