Tag: Senate
Senate Democrats Take A Heroic Stand!
pO157.
Posted to Politics on Thu Feb 14, 2008 at 12:19:48 PM EST (promoted by port1080). RSS.
....against FISA and Retroactive Immunity for Illegal Wiretaps. Or not.
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What will you do with your Bush Bucks?
shane.
Posted to Business on Sat Feb 09, 2008 at 11:29:44 AM EST (promoted by port1080). RSS.
It's practically official - your check should be in the mail by May. If you haven't yet completed your 2007 tax return you should do so ASAP so you don't miss out!
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My Name Is Judge
pO157.
Posted to Politics on Mon Sep 17, 2007 at 11:34:12 AM EST (promoted by port1080). RSS.
President Bush will nominate former Judge of the Southern District, Michael Mukasey, as a caretaker to fill the Attorney General post for the remaining months of his term.
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Inappropriate Sexual Gestures, Wide Stances, Gross Hypocrisy, And Senator Larry Craig
pO157.
Posted to Politics on Tue Aug 28, 2007 at 04:14:36 PM EST (promoted by 1fastdog). RSS.
The Intermountain West and the rest of the country is humming with the news that Senator Larry Craig (R-ID), who voted against gay marriage and is a considered a social conservative was arrested in a Minneapolis Airport bathroom back in June for engaging in lewd conduct. He subsequently plead guilty and was sentenced to 10 days in jail (suspended), 1 year of probation, and a $1000 fine, but it did not become public until now.
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Pay Your Credit Card Bill In Full? That's A Penalty Fee.
pO157.
Posted to Business on Mon Jan 29, 2007 at 02:51:44 AM EST (promoted by 1fastdog). RSS.
The Senate Banking Committee held hearings on the credit card industry this week. As usual, complaints about Double Cycle Billing, contract legalese, and high Interest Rates took center stage. However, one commerce lawyer proposed a new idea which may change how credit cards operate in the future: Require those who do not carry a balance to pay a monthly fee to subsidize those who pay interest.
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