The Hill has an update on Republicans’ YouCut program here. 81,000 votes were cast online and through text messages to axe $2.5 billion from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families fund, which provides cash assistance to needy families with dependent children.
Category: House
DISCLOSE Act all marked up and sent to House floor
The DISCLOSE Act was marked-up today and a manager’s amendment (with some amendments) was passed along partisan lines at a meeting of the Committee on House Administration. The video is here. Shareholder protection and public financing amendments were made and withdrawn. There will be some technical and conforming amendments, no doubt, so check Thomas […]
Pelosi clamps down on Members’ travel
Speaker Pelosi announced new rules on Congressional delegation travel by Members of the House. The Times covers the developments here and Speaker Pelosi’s website has the full list of changes here.