House GOP Runs Amok

Staff / Truthdig Jan 14, 2007 It's every Republican for himself in the House these days. A quick check of vote counts during the opening salvo of the Democrats' 100-hour legislative blitz reveals droves of GOP defections. In the words of one representative: "Times have changed. I don't want to be someone who they say is too stubborn to change too." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

House Passes Stem Cell Bill

Staff / Truthdig Jan 12, 2007 The House has passed legislation in support of stem cell research. The vote was 253 to 174. President Bush's only use of the veto was to nix a similar bill last year, and this proposed expansion of research is seen as a direct challenge to him. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

100-Hour Agenda Steams Along

Staff / Truthdig Jan 10, 2007 House Democrats are on a legislative roll, but the security bill they just passed by a wide margin is expected to meet with tougher opposition in the Senate. The legislation would implement recommendations made by the 9/11 Commission, including beefing up port security. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Get Ready, Here They Come

Staff / Truthdig Jan 2, 2007 Democrats are set to blitz Congress with a legislative agenda that tackles stem cell research, the minimum wage, ethics, 9/11 commission recommendations, oil subsidies, education and prescription drugs -- all before President Bush arrives at the capital for the State of the Union address Jan. 23. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

New Jersey Gets Civil Unions

Staff / Truthdig Dec 15, 2006 Both houses of New Jersey's Legislature have approved the creation of civil unions, granting the protections of marriage to gay couples as required by a recent court ruling. The governor has said he will sign the bill, making New Jersey the third state to adopt civil unions. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

McCain Hates Blogs

Staff / Truthdig Dec 15, 2006 Sen. John McCain has launched an assault against the independent blogosphere by introducing legislation that would, among other things, make bloggers responsible for comments and copyrighted material posted on their sites, with fines of up to $300,000. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Worst Congress Ever’

Staff / Truthdig Oct 26, 2006 Rolling Stone examines the tragedy and absurdity of the legislature under Bush. Also, don't miss its picks for the 10 worst Congress members in America. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Administration Seeks to Protect ?Interrogation? Methods

Staff / Truthdig Sep 8, 2006 Legislation put forward by the Bush administration this week would legalize the same torture techniques recently banned by the Army. By selectively interpreting the Geneva Conventions, the legislation would allow CIA operatives and even the Army, should it decide to revert to previous rules, to conduct interrogations using unsavory methods. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Schwarzenegger Defies GOP on Emissions Cap

Staff / Truthdig Aug 31, 2006 California will become the first state to cap greenhouse gas emissions, should a deal reached between Gov. Schwarzenegger and state Democrats pass the Legislature. The deal is seen as a betrayal by Republicans, who oppose a state cap on emissions. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gov. Corzine Orders New Jersey Government Shut Down

Staff / Truthdig Jul 2, 2006 A first in the state's history, the executive order halted road construction and lottery ticket sales, and put over half the state's 80,000 employees on furlough. Gov. Jon S. Corzine ordered the shutdown after legislators missed a June 30 budget deadline due to disagreements over a measure to raise the sales tax to close a budget gap. Depending on a court ruling, the state's 12 casinos may also have to shut their doors. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

What? You Expected Real Lobbying Reform?

Staff / Truthdig Apr 24, 2006 House Republican leaders have stripped a pending bill of language that would require lobbyists to disclose their fundraising activities and contacts with lawmakers. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Republicans Defeat Net Neutrality Proposal

Staff / Truthdig Apr 12, 2006 Remember John Edwards' "Two Americas"? Well, a House subcommittee just moved us closer to a country of "Two Internets," in which only the wealthy will enjoy the fastest connection speeds. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )