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Digital Privacy and The Fourth Amendment
Last week, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony on the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986. Many internet service providers and public interest groups are urging Congress to update the ECPA, due to vast technological advancements over the 25 years since its enactment. Notably, the ECPA allows warrantless access to...
Senate Votes Down Proposed C.R.
Yesterday, the Senate rejected budget proposals by both Democrats and Republicans to fund the federal government for the next six months. The current stopgap measure will expire on March 18. In voting down the Republicans’ proposal to cut $61 billion from FY 2010 spending levels, the Democrats echoed Obama’s belief...
Republicans Release Senate Committee Assignments
Today, Senate Republicans announced committee assignments for the 112th Congress. According to the announcement, here are the assignments: Appropriations Thad Cochran, Miss. Mitch McConnell, Ky. Richard Shelby, Ala. Kay Bailey Hutchison, Texas Lamar Alexander, Tenn. Susan Collins, Maine Lisa Murkowski, Alaska Lindsey Graham, S.C. Mark Kirk, Ill. Dan Coats, Ind....
Marco Rubio on the Tea Party Caucus
Marco Rubio, a former Tea Party candidate and now the new kid on the block in DC makes a decision to NOT join up with the Tea Party Caucus in the Senate. Listen to his explanation of why he made this choice and give us your feedback. We would love to hear your...
Welcome to the 112th Congress!
The American people sent a message last November: they want to change the way Washington works. Starting today, we will see if their message has been heard. A new Congress will be sworn in in Washington. With a change in leadership in the House, and dozens of new tea party...
House to Vote on Health Care Repeal: January 12
House Republicans today announced their schedule for voting on repeal of the health care law enacted last year. The text of the bill will be posted on the website of the House Rules Committee, and debate will begin on the bill no later than this Friday, January 7. A final...
Senate to Hold Tax Increase Votes Today UPDATED: Bills Rejected
On Thursday, the House of Representatives held a symbolic vote to extend current tax rates for those earning less than $250,000 annually, and raise taxes on those who earn more. Today, the Senate will do the same: Senate Democrats braced for a pair of showdown votes on tax cuts scheduled...
GOP gains could prevent ratification of START Treaty
Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN) stated on Wednesday that the Senate may not ratify the START treaty if the Republicans make significant gains. The treaty was reported out of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee earlier this month, and the Democrats hope to bring it to the floor during the lame duck...
Liberals planning busy lame duck session
Liberals are preparing to take on dozens of pieces of legislation during the lame duck session following the November election. Liberals feel a sense of urgency to act on legislation that will be less popular with the incoming Congress, which will likely feature more conservatives. While they will be hard pressed to...
Pennsylvania a Bellweather for November election
Pennsylvania has generally been considered a “blue” state in the last two election cycles. Yet this year, there are several conservative candidates with solid leads, and several “swing” districts that have a chance to switch sides. Pennsylvania will be a bellwether for the success or failure of conservatives to start...