On Wednesday, lawmakers approved the stop-gap measure that prevents the October 1st shutdown of the government. The bill also allows the United States Export and Import Bank to continue operating for the next nine months. The opposition was evenly distributed between the two Houses, and the measure was approved 319 to 108. This bill also contains a distinct authorization allowing the Defense … [Read more...]
House Wing of U.S. Capitol Closed because of Asbestos Infestation
An incident, initially described by U.S. Capitol building officials as an “industrial spill” of asbestos, has determined authorities to close down the House side of the building. According to statements made to the press on Thursday morning by senior aides at the House of Representatives, this particular side of the building will stay closed until further notice. Until then, the politicians and … [Read more...]
GOP’s Love Has Opening for Seat in Congress with Matheson Departure
Mia Love, the Republican from Utah stole the show at the GOP convention in November of last year, but narrowly lost in an attempt to unseat Jim Matheson the Democratic Representative. The Mayor of Saratoga Springs saw her prospects of winning that same House seat in the midterm election in 2014 sharply increase on Tuesday. Matheson announced he would not be seeking his eighth term, which allows … [Read more...]
