congress

A handy guide to all Congress happenings on both sides of the aisle. Thank goodness for this political body that keeps Presidential power in check.

Minimum Wage Decision Deferred by FEC
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has postponed its decision on the new national minimum wage, allowing President Bola Tinubu more time to consult with various stakeholders. The announcement came from the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, after a detailed deliberation on the subject during a recent FEC meeting.
By Agatha Aganyi 2 years ago in The Swamp
Did Donald Trump Create The Apex Of Post-Shame Culture?
New York State: "Never back down": The rich and the powerful are exploiting a post-shame society, and it's popularity is growing. Where once the powerful stepped down, now they hang on for dear life until the elephant in the room dissapears.
By Rootbound Homestead2 years ago in The Swamp
The Story of the "Felon" and the "Crook"
When it comes to the realm of political fundraising, issues can sometimes bring about as many opportunity as they do obstacles. Imagine for a moment that two political figures are each branded with shameful titles by their opponents.
By Estalontech2 years ago in The Swamp
The Guardian’s Struggle: A Symbol of Protection and Unfairness
A striking emblem of what is believed to be injustice and unfair treatment inside the legal system, the phrase “kangaroo court” has emerged in recent times as a powerful metaphor.
By Estalontech2 years ago in The Swamp
America the asylum...
24MAY2024; 1459, FRI– Baltimore, MD, USA “Their words claim that I am near and dear to them; though, their hearts are far from me.” That’s my paraphrasing of a quote from my favorite Prophet.
By Nefarious Darrius2 years ago in The Swamp
Should the U.S. Pay Reparations to Black Americans?
I know that most people are already fixed in their position for or against reparations, and many will prematurely close out this article as soon as it looks like the conclusion being reached doesn’t agree with their own. However, there are many factors being considered below and the argument is a winding one. Ultimately, any that are entirely for or entirely against are likely to disagree in part with the final conclusion reached.
By Martin Vidal2 years ago in The Swamp
US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson Facing “Motion to Vacate”
Mike Johnson, the Republican Speaker of the House, may suffer political consequences for approving $61 billion in fresh aid to Ukraine on Saturday. He relied largely on Democratic cooperation not only for final votes, but also to clear procedural hurdles before those votes.
By VORNews2 years ago in The Swamp
Make America ?????? Again.
I am upset. I avoid the news for a reason. It gives me anxiety. Or I get mad. Or I get sad. And then I have a very very hard time shaking that feeling. I'm on anxiety regulators for a reason. So unlike the rest of America, I do NOT start my day with the morning news. I start it with coffee, my kids, more coffee, some cleaning, more coffee, some singing with the birds like Snow White, more coffee, and then... yeah. More coffee.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in The Swamp
America's B*llshit Concern For Human Rights in Africa
Friday, 12 April 2024 By: TB Obwoge Did you know that Canada paid for the huge protests against femicide in Kenya? Well the did, the American embassy in Kenya is said to be the largest embassy the US has in Africa. Yet there was no outpour of concern when Kenyan women went to the streets to protest the rising cases of femicide in the country.
By IwriteMywrongs2 years ago in The Swamp
Get a Job
Someone posted "It's just that simple: Get a Job" the other day. It really stuck with me. It got me thinking of Capitalism in a slightly different light and I realized the true thing that is most reprehensible about Capitalism is what it does to people.
By V. H. Eberle2 years ago in The Swamp
State v. Unborn Embryo
Scene: A courtroom, with a judge in the center situated behind a desk on a raised dais. At ground level, a prosecutor sits at a table on house left and a defense attorney does the same along house right. All introductions and preliminary activities have been completed. Thus, we join the action already in progress.
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in The Swamp
Opposition Parties Claimed Modi Is Violating ‘Model Code Of Conduct’
Political parties, candidates and government officials are required to follow the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) guidelines during elections. It ensures ethics among political parties during the electoral process. Violations of the MCC may result in fines or legal action.
By JUHITA MAJI2 years ago in The Swamp