Republican Senators have successfully blocked a bill that would have frozen student loan interest rates. These rates are set to double on July 1. The Senate needed 60 votes to overcome a Republican threat of a filibuster.
A problem with our current political system in Washington DC is not just lobbyists – but lobbyists who consider themselves above everyone else. As a republic, we rely on politicians to put the nation above themselves and serve their
If you aren’t keeping track of the legislation coming out of Washington, D.C. then you are probably not aware that you’ve been screwed. Four chances to change government “for the people” have been thwarted by lobbyists paid by insurance companies,
Republicans are prepared to vote against a funding bill for the military. They are also prepared to allow 300,000 teachers to lose their jobs across the nation. Interestingly, Democrats are also ready to vote against the military and teachers. Why?