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Entries tagged with 'Congress'Out of the inboxGood morning, North Texas. This morning, I have read your e-mails to the editor and learned that: -- Many conclude that the shooting at Fort Hood was definitely a terrorist attack and reject the calls not to jump to conclusions.... On health care: The illegal immigrant dilemmaDuring the intense health insurance debate, supporters go out of their way to say illegal immigrants won't have access. Those opposed are adamant that illegal immigrants will not have access to any new plans. Regardless of how this turns out,... On health care: Control when we pay costsRe: "Reform, Responsibly -- Health care changes need clear revenue stream," Monday Editorials. It is humorous that anyone thinks that the health reform bills being considered by Congress are going to begin "controlling medical costs." People are going to be... How to foot the billAs the media, Congress and others cry that the public option for health care cannot be supported because of the cost, consider: -- Congress could end subsidies to the oil industry. -- Congressional earmarks could be totally eliminated from budgets.... Marchant joins House Obscure CaucusRoll Call, the Capitol Hill newspaper, says Rep. Kenny Marchant, the District 24 Republican, is pretty much a do-nothing member of Congress. I'm trying to decide if that's a good thing or a bad thing.... On the GOP response to Obama's addressDisappointed with Congress I was disappointed with my friend U.S. Rep. Ralph Hall, who was pictured holding up the right wing's version of Mao's Little Red Book during our president's speech. He was obviously uncomfortable, as opposed to my embarrassment... We have a way to fix CongressRe: "Term limits would fix perspective," by Nick Hearne, Monday Letters. Hearne suggests that term limits be placed upon those in Congress. We already have this. It's called voting. If Congress as a whole has an approval rating of 18... On Cash for Clunkers: A worthy programSilly me. I thought the Cash for Clunkers program was another bailout for the automobile industry. My daughter says, "No, Dad. This is one government program that is helping our neighbors up and down the street." My daughter may be... Values run amokRe: "Those who live in D.C.'s glass house ... -- 3 embroiled in affair scandals have ties to religious retreat," Sunday news story. Is it fair to say that those senators and congressmen at the C Street complex who pray... On secrecy and the CIA: Ploy fails againRe: "Cheney linked to cover-up -- Agency reported to have hidden secret counterterrorism project from Congress on ex-VP's orders," and "Ex-CIA chief angry about accusations -- He denies Congress kept in dark about reach of post-9/11 surveillance," Sunday news stories.... Climate bill punishes usRe: "Climate bill wins House approval -- Stringent limits on emissions could affect Texas the most," Saturday news story. It must be nice to have enough Democratic votes to pass the climate change bill without reading the legislation. Common sense... On climate-change bill: Congress too swayed by lobbiesRe: "Republicans criticize House climate-change bill -- They call for higher production instead of Democrats' 'energy tax'," Sunday news story. When will the congressional dinosaurs do us a favor and shuffle off into extinction, or at least evolve enough to... Probing financial crisisRe: "Regulatory Meltdown -- Who's to blame? Congress can't tell us," Tuesday Editorials. I couldn't agree more on the need for a bipartisan 9/11 commission-type investigation into the breakdown of our country's financial system. I introduced a bill, HR 2111,... Talk radio favors Obama?Re: "Talk radio soon to be under fire -- Lynn Woolley is bracing for an Obama offensive that would bring more 'fairness' but a lot less freedom," Monday Viewpoints. All the threats Woolley is citing were those expounded by a... The Nancy Pelosi sideshowRe: "Whoever's lying, someone has to pay for it -- And it will be a heavy price for either Pelosi or the CIA, says Mark Davis," Wednesday Viewpoints. Where is the real Mark Davis? Please free him immediately. The one... Credit card reform is here -- now that Congress sees political gainThe Senate passed a credit card reform bill a day ago. Now the bill is out of the House and on its way to the president's desk. Amazing what a new Prez, Congress and financial meltdown will accomplish. The card... 'Trust, but verify' worksRe: "Hands off worked for Reagan," by John Castles, Wednesday Letters. The laissez-faire policies championed by Ronald Reagan, Newt Gingrich and their ilk in Congress, their rabid deregulation and no-oversight policies are precisely what led to the economic debacle we... Getting Congress' attention ...Re: "Some giving back bonuses, AIG chief says -- House to vote on taxing 90% of extra pay in bailout firms," Thursday news story. The House has moved with unheard-of speed in voting to impose a 90 percent tax on... Silly reason for ag earmarkOne of the national news programs had a senator try to explain why $1 million should be spent to eradicate Mormon crickets. His response was that if the money wasn't spent on the crickets, the Department of Agriculture would spend... Questions for CongressA practical question that responsible reporters should be asking President Barack Obama, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid: If the health care package passes, will members of Congress be covered by the same plan, or will they... |