Tag Archives: 112th Congress

H.R. 8 – American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012

“Final passage of the “fiscal cliff bill” on January 1, 2013, averted scheduled income tax rate increases and the spending reductions required by the sequestration process.” Passed Senate 89-8; passed U.S.House 257-167.  Signed into law by President Obama  – January 8, 2013 … Continue reading

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Gripes and Grumbles – September 13

By Patricia L Johnson When the 112th Congress failed to come to an agreement on funding for the Federal Aviation Administration the funding expired on July 23, 2011 and 4,000 federal workers were furloughed, but FAA workers didn’t just walk … Continue reading

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Congressional Record – 112th Congress (2011-2012) – THOMAS (Library of Congress)

Congressional Record – 112th Congress (2011-2012) – THOMAS (Library of Congress). Daily Digest – September 8, 2011

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Tea Party Candidates have been in Congress Too Long!

Opinion by Patricia L Johnson Representative Hal Rogers (R-KY), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, introduced a revised bill for FY 2011 with additional cuts. Supposedly the additional cuts are due to demands by Tea Party freshman, but really…. what … Continue reading

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What Is The Basis for Their Repeal?

An opinion by Patricia L Johnson A total of 434 votes were cast, 245-189, in the U.S. House on January 19, 2011 on H.R. 2, “Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act”; a one-page bill to repeal the provisions of … Continue reading

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A $145 Billion Increase to Deficit?

An opinion by Patricia L Johnson Determining whether or not a particular bill will be beneficial to this country generally begins with a request to the Congressional Budget Office [CBO] to determine costs involved and budget impact. In March of … Continue reading

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When Politics Overrides Prudence It’s Time to Go

An opinion by Patricia L Johnson They’re not in the majority yet, but already the word ‘impeachment’ comes to mind. House Republicans are making decisions that will affect the safety and long term security of the United States and should … Continue reading

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Yeah or Nay on Earmarks?

By Administrator Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) stated on November 15, 2010: “…today I am announcing that I will join the Republican Leadership in the House in support of a moratorium on earmarks in the 112th Congress…” Seems this … Continue reading

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