Article One
Sarah Palin, former vice presidential candidate, has joined the national battle over Arizona's controversial new immigration law. The new law mandates that immigrants in Arizona to carry their registration documents at all times. It also allows police to question individuals' immigration status in the process of enforcing a different law/ordinance. Sarah Palin appeared with Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer on Saturday to speak about the new law.
Article Two
Congress is being asked by Obama administration to approve $205 million to help Israel build a new short-range rocket. This would be in addition to the $3 billion the United States spends every year to help promote Israel's defense. The Obama administration is trying to help Israel enhance its security systems. The president says we need to stay committed to helping out our ally, Isreal, protect their country.
Article Three
The issue has now come up questioning Supreme Court nominee, Elena Kagan, about her sexuality. Some say that sexuality should be a nonissue in the work field, saying that her sexuality is not involved or a need of issue as a Supreme Court Justice. Others are concerned that her sexuality could sway her to vote a certain way on a specific issue. But a million other things could also sway her votes on issues.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Current Events 5/14/2010
Article One
In Buffalo, New York a billboard sign was put up with the following: Dear Mr. President. I need a freaking job. The billboard was put up just before Obama's town meeting on Thursday. The billboard was created by a business owner who lost his textile company. It has sparked a movement to call attention to the unemployment in America.
Article Two
South Carolina Governor spent the past weekend trying to rekindle his relationship with his former mistress. The tall brunette lives in Argentina. News broke last summer about his afffair. He called his mistress his "soulmate". In February, a judge granted a divorce to Sanford's wife, Jenny.
Article Three
Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan will likely take the heat for her opinions on gays in the military and her judicial experience or lack there of. Top Republicans have pointed out that Kagan has not served as a federal judge. Unlike the nine justices serving now. She also feels that it is morally wrong to withhold someone from the military because of their gayness.
In Buffalo, New York a billboard sign was put up with the following: Dear Mr. President. I need a freaking job. The billboard was put up just before Obama's town meeting on Thursday. The billboard was created by a business owner who lost his textile company. It has sparked a movement to call attention to the unemployment in America.
Article Two
South Carolina Governor spent the past weekend trying to rekindle his relationship with his former mistress. The tall brunette lives in Argentina. News broke last summer about his afffair. He called his mistress his "soulmate". In February, a judge granted a divorce to Sanford's wife, Jenny.
Article Three
Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan will likely take the heat for her opinions on gays in the military and her judicial experience or lack there of. Top Republicans have pointed out that Kagan has not served as a federal judge. Unlike the nine justices serving now. She also feels that it is morally wrong to withhold someone from the military because of their gayness.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Current Events 5/7/2010
Article One
On Thursday legislators compromised the new texting and driving bill. Iowa drivers will be prohibited from writing, sending or reading text messages, but it can not be the primary reason for law officers to make a traffic stop. In the compromise there are texting exemptions for drivers engaged in public safety duties, a health care professional in the course of an emergency situation and a driver receiving safety-related information such as emergency, traffic or weather alerts. The texting ban does not apply to GPSs.
Article Two
Former Iowa Governor will make it official on Monday afternoon about his run for re-election. For two months Branstad has been traveling around the state on his "Iowa comeback tour". He will be facing Bob Vander Plaats and State Representative Rod Roberts in a June 8th Republican primary.
Article Three
Former Gov. Terry Branstad says he will be joining in three campaign debates with his two Republican rivals. These will occur before the June 8th primary. The two debates that are finalized will be April 7 in Sioux City and on May 1 debate in Cedar Rapids.
On Thursday legislators compromised the new texting and driving bill. Iowa drivers will be prohibited from writing, sending or reading text messages, but it can not be the primary reason for law officers to make a traffic stop. In the compromise there are texting exemptions for drivers engaged in public safety duties, a health care professional in the course of an emergency situation and a driver receiving safety-related information such as emergency, traffic or weather alerts. The texting ban does not apply to GPSs.
Article Two
Former Iowa Governor will make it official on Monday afternoon about his run for re-election. For two months Branstad has been traveling around the state on his "Iowa comeback tour". He will be facing Bob Vander Plaats and State Representative Rod Roberts in a June 8th Republican primary.
Article Three
Former Gov. Terry Branstad says he will be joining in three campaign debates with his two Republican rivals. These will occur before the June 8th primary. The two debates that are finalized will be April 7 in Sioux City and on May 1 debate in Cedar Rapids.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Current Events 4/30/2010
Article One
Several Iowa sheriffs are expressing their anger towards legislation passed this past week that strips their discretion to issue permits to carry weapons. The legislation was passed on Monday. It requires sheriffs to give a reason if they deny a permit, and make these decisions based on the state guidelines. Sheriff Warren Wethington is a supporter of the bill. He says "it makes the law uniform across the state and puts Iowa on the same plane as three dozen other states."
Article Two
Gov. Chet Culver was delighted in the Democratically controlled Legislature for not starting the process to amend the state constitution. The ammendment were to declare that civil marriage can only legally enjoin one man and one woman in the state of Iowa. Culver personally believes that marriage should be between a man and a woman. Culver does not want to see such an ammendment be added to the state constitution.
Article Three
The Iowa House adjourned at 12:21 p.m. on the 79th day. It was planned to be an 80-day session. The Senate is expected to follow shortly. The House had made some key accomplishments.
Several Iowa sheriffs are expressing their anger towards legislation passed this past week that strips their discretion to issue permits to carry weapons. The legislation was passed on Monday. It requires sheriffs to give a reason if they deny a permit, and make these decisions based on the state guidelines. Sheriff Warren Wethington is a supporter of the bill. He says "it makes the law uniform across the state and puts Iowa on the same plane as three dozen other states."
Article Two
Gov. Chet Culver was delighted in the Democratically controlled Legislature for not starting the process to amend the state constitution. The ammendment were to declare that civil marriage can only legally enjoin one man and one woman in the state of Iowa. Culver personally believes that marriage should be between a man and a woman. Culver does not want to see such an ammendment be added to the state constitution.
Article Three
The Iowa House adjourned at 12:21 p.m. on the 79th day. It was planned to be an 80-day session. The Senate is expected to follow shortly. The House had made some key accomplishments.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Health Care Reform
2. *all americans must have health insurance or they will be fined
*expands insurance subsidies for middle- and lower-income families
*will scale back the bill's taxes on expensive insurance plans
*will get insurance to those who can't afford it
*make insurance more secure and affordable for those who already have it
3. 138 billion dollars
4. 219-210
5. Boswell-yes
Braley-yes
King-no
Loebsack-yes
Latham-no
6. Obama has to sign the underlying bill into law
7. I believe this bill will harm society. I should not have to pay for someone else's health care. It is each individuals responsibility to provide for themselves.
*expands insurance subsidies for middle- and lower-income families
*will scale back the bill's taxes on expensive insurance plans
*will get insurance to those who can't afford it
*make insurance more secure and affordable for those who already have it
3. 138 billion dollars
4. 219-210
5. Boswell-yes
Braley-yes
King-no
Loebsack-yes
Latham-no
6. Obama has to sign the underlying bill into law
7. I believe this bill will harm society. I should not have to pay for someone else's health care. It is each individuals responsibility to provide for themselves.
Current Events 3/26/2010
Article One
Robert Gates, Defense Secretary, announced today that the Pentagon will start easing up on the enforcement of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. This policy prohibits homosexuals from openly serving in the military. The change will take into effect in 30 days. President Obama supports a repeal of the "don't ask, don't tell" which was enforced in 1993.
Article Two
Governor Chet Culver signed a bill into legislation this week regarding hospitals informing police when a mentally unstable individual is released. This bill was sparked by Mark Becker who was release the day before he shot Aplington-Parkersburg head football coach. Ed Thomas was shot last June by Becker. Becker was convicted of first degree murder earlier this month. Thomas' family attended the ceremony where Culver signed the bill into effect. The family was the ones who pushed for the publication of this law.
Article Three
Iowa drivers will soon be prohibited from writing, sending or reading text messages while driving. However law officers can not use that as a primary reason to make a traffic stop. This was added through compromise legislation worked through on Thursday. This new bill outlaws texting while driving for most motorists and bans all cell phone useage by beginning drivers.
Robert Gates, Defense Secretary, announced today that the Pentagon will start easing up on the enforcement of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. This policy prohibits homosexuals from openly serving in the military. The change will take into effect in 30 days. President Obama supports a repeal of the "don't ask, don't tell" which was enforced in 1993.
Article Two
Governor Chet Culver signed a bill into legislation this week regarding hospitals informing police when a mentally unstable individual is released. This bill was sparked by Mark Becker who was release the day before he shot Aplington-Parkersburg head football coach. Ed Thomas was shot last June by Becker. Becker was convicted of first degree murder earlier this month. Thomas' family attended the ceremony where Culver signed the bill into effect. The family was the ones who pushed for the publication of this law.
Article Three
Iowa drivers will soon be prohibited from writing, sending or reading text messages while driving. However law officers can not use that as a primary reason to make a traffic stop. This was added through compromise legislation worked through on Thursday. This new bill outlaws texting while driving for most motorists and bans all cell phone useage by beginning drivers.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Congressional Profile
Tom Harkin
a) Democrat
b) Cumming
c) Ruth Raduenz since 1968, two daughters-Amy and Jenny, along with two grandchildren
d) worked on farms and construction sites, as a paper boy and at a Des Moines bottling plant, flew a jet plane for the Navy
e) 1969 to join the staff of Iowa Congressman Neal Smith, 1974-1984 in the House
f) joined the Senate in 1984 and has been serving ever since
g) After graduating from Dowling High School in Des Moines, he attended Iowa State University on a Navy ROTC scholarship, earning a degree in government and economics. Following graduation, Tom served in the Navy as a jet pilot on active duty from 1962 to 1967.
h) Catholic
i) Iowa Citizens
j) chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee.
k) Harkin Grants
l) born November 19, 1939, the son of an Iowa coal miner father and a Slovenian immigrant mother. He still lives in the house in Cumming where he was born.
Chuck Grassley
a) Republican
b)New Hartford
c)Married Barbara Speicher 1954; Five children, Lee, Wendy, Robin, Michele, Jay
d)farmer, sheet metal shearer, assembly line worker,Iowa Legislature, House of Reps, Senate
e)In Iowa Legislature(1958), House of Representatives(1974)
f)30 years
g)B.A. 1995, M.A. 1956 Political Science, University of Northern Iowa; Ph.D. work, University of Iowa
h)Christin Baptist
i)Iowa Citizens
j)Finance (Ranking Member), Judiciary, Budget, Agriculture, Joint Tax, Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control (Co-Chairman)
k)S.221 : A bill to amend title 9, United States Code, to provide for greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to livestock and poultry contracts.
l) 1)Grassley maintains the longest consecutive voting streak among those serving today in the U.S. Senate.
2) Grassley's whistleblower laws have become the federal government's #1 anti-fraud tool
Dave Loebsack
a)Democrat
b)Souix City
c)MArried, wife Terry, Jennifer, Sarah, Marcos, Madeleine
d)Political Science Teacher at Cornell College
e)No previous political experience
f)Two terms in office
g)Graduated form East High school, ISU grad, Phd in Political Science from University of California
h)Methodist
i)Second District, Eastern Iowa
j)The House Education and Labor Committee, and The House Armed Citizens Committee
k)H.R.1855 : To promote industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, and advancement, and for other purposes.
l)1)raised by a single parent
2)Wife has two children from a previous marriage
a) Democrat
b) Cumming
c) Ruth Raduenz since 1968, two daughters-Amy and Jenny, along with two grandchildren
d) worked on farms and construction sites, as a paper boy and at a Des Moines bottling plant, flew a jet plane for the Navy
e) 1969 to join the staff of Iowa Congressman Neal Smith, 1974-1984 in the House
f) joined the Senate in 1984 and has been serving ever since
g) After graduating from Dowling High School in Des Moines, he attended Iowa State University on a Navy ROTC scholarship, earning a degree in government and economics. Following graduation, Tom served in the Navy as a jet pilot on active duty from 1962 to 1967.
h) Catholic
i) Iowa Citizens
j) chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee.
k) Harkin Grants
l) born November 19, 1939, the son of an Iowa coal miner father and a Slovenian immigrant mother. He still lives in the house in Cumming where he was born.
Chuck Grassley
a) Republican
b)New Hartford
c)Married Barbara Speicher 1954; Five children, Lee, Wendy, Robin, Michele, Jay
d)farmer, sheet metal shearer, assembly line worker,Iowa Legislature, House of Reps, Senate
e)In Iowa Legislature(1958), House of Representatives(1974)
f)30 years
g)B.A. 1995, M.A. 1956 Political Science, University of Northern Iowa; Ph.D. work, University of Iowa
h)Christin Baptist
i)Iowa Citizens
j)Finance (Ranking Member), Judiciary, Budget, Agriculture, Joint Tax, Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control (Co-Chairman)
k)S.221 : A bill to amend title 9, United States Code, to provide for greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to livestock and poultry contracts.
l) 1)Grassley maintains the longest consecutive voting streak among those serving today in the U.S. Senate.
2) Grassley's whistleblower laws have become the federal government's #1 anti-fraud tool
Dave Loebsack
a)Democrat
b)Souix City
c)MArried, wife Terry, Jennifer, Sarah, Marcos, Madeleine
d)Political Science Teacher at Cornell College
e)No previous political experience
f)Two terms in office
g)Graduated form East High school, ISU grad, Phd in Political Science from University of California
h)Methodist
i)Second District, Eastern Iowa
j)The House Education and Labor Committee, and The House Armed Citizens Committee
k)H.R.1855 : To promote industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, and advancement, and for other purposes.
l)1)raised by a single parent
2)Wife has two children from a previous marriage
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Current Events 3/52010
Article One
The LAPD have removed the clothing worn by Robert F. Kennedy from their homicide display. The display contained his tie, shirt and jacket which the senator wore when slain. His son, Maxwell Taylor Kennedy, commented on how he believed it was a stunt. The LAPD have apologized to the family claiming they did not intend to offend anyone.
Article Two
On monday the Iowa Senate voted unanimously to close a loophole in the state’s public indecent exposure law. The loophole allowed underage nude dancing in certain venues. The law now established that a person would be considered to have committed a serious misdemeanor for permitting public indecent exposure in a theater, concert hall, art center, museum or similar establishment which is primarily associated with the arts if he or she allows a minor to engage in a live act that was intended to arouse or satisfy sexual desires. The measure is now sent for consideration to the House.
Article Three
The House Transportation Committee approved a measure 20-1, placeing a limited ban on motorists using their cell phones to send text messages while driving. The measure is sent to the full House for voting. If it becomes law, it would be delayed enforcement for a year. During the year it would require officers to only hand out warnings to citizens texting while driving. Violators would be fined a minimum of $65 once the law became into effect.
The LAPD have removed the clothing worn by Robert F. Kennedy from their homicide display. The display contained his tie, shirt and jacket which the senator wore when slain. His son, Maxwell Taylor Kennedy, commented on how he believed it was a stunt. The LAPD have apologized to the family claiming they did not intend to offend anyone.
Article Two
On monday the Iowa Senate voted unanimously to close a loophole in the state’s public indecent exposure law. The loophole allowed underage nude dancing in certain venues. The law now established that a person would be considered to have committed a serious misdemeanor for permitting public indecent exposure in a theater, concert hall, art center, museum or similar establishment which is primarily associated with the arts if he or she allows a minor to engage in a live act that was intended to arouse or satisfy sexual desires. The measure is now sent for consideration to the House.
Article Three
The House Transportation Committee approved a measure 20-1, placeing a limited ban on motorists using their cell phones to send text messages while driving. The measure is sent to the full House for voting. If it becomes law, it would be delayed enforcement for a year. During the year it would require officers to only hand out warnings to citizens texting while driving. Violators would be fined a minimum of $65 once the law became into effect.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Current Events for 2/19/10
Article One
Iowa Governor Chet Culver visited members of the Iowa National Guard in Iraq. He used his visit to lobby for legislation he said would benefit those solders and their families. This was Culver's first trip to Iraq. The Governor was very glad to get the chance to visit the service men and women in Iraq and said his trip was paid for by the Department of Defense.
Article Two
The Iowa Senate passed an amendment that would increase inspections of animal breeding operations in order to cut down on abuses. The Senate overwhelming voted to pass the amendment. The bill would increase the annual cost of licenses for animal facilities, including breeders, pet shops and shelters. The amendment reverses an earlier version of the bill that required veterinarians to report animal abuse, neglect and torture.
Article Three
The Iowa Senate voted to tighten restriction on teenager drivers. It may require them to drive longer with a learner's permit and limit the hours when they are able to drive. The bill now goes to the House after the Senate approved the measure on Thursday. The vote through the Senate was 47-1. The measure would add even more restrictions to the already restricted licenses of 16 and 17 year olds.
Iowa Governor Chet Culver visited members of the Iowa National Guard in Iraq. He used his visit to lobby for legislation he said would benefit those solders and their families. This was Culver's first trip to Iraq. The Governor was very glad to get the chance to visit the service men and women in Iraq and said his trip was paid for by the Department of Defense.
Article Two
The Iowa Senate passed an amendment that would increase inspections of animal breeding operations in order to cut down on abuses. The Senate overwhelming voted to pass the amendment. The bill would increase the annual cost of licenses for animal facilities, including breeders, pet shops and shelters. The amendment reverses an earlier version of the bill that required veterinarians to report animal abuse, neglect and torture.
Article Three
The Iowa Senate voted to tighten restriction on teenager drivers. It may require them to drive longer with a learner's permit and limit the hours when they are able to drive. The bill now goes to the House after the Senate approved the measure on Thursday. The vote through the Senate was 47-1. The measure would add even more restrictions to the already restricted licenses of 16 and 17 year olds.
Current Events 2/26/10
Article One
New York Governor David Peterson is expected to go before cameras today. It is questioned if he will stay on the Democratic ballot for Governor of New York. On Thursday Peterson denied he was dropping out and indicated that he will remain in the race. An investigation is ongoing into if David Peterson was involved in a domestic abuse case. They are investigating if any criminal or wrongdoing was done in the case.
Article Two
The United States Census is performed every ten years. President Obama is encouraging all Americans to take just ten minutes to answer the ten questions on this year's census. The Census creates the amount of chairs in the House of Representatives along with how to allocate millions of dollars in federal funds. Without everyone participating in the census it ruins the point of representative government.
Article Three
Mitch Landrieu was elected mayor of New Orleans. In a city of 60% African Americans Mitch, a white man, won 66% of the votes. He is the first white man in 32 years to hold the position of mayor. The white man before him was his father. New Orleans is entering into a new era of government and Mitch Landrieu has got big plans and changes coming their way.
New York Governor David Peterson is expected to go before cameras today. It is questioned if he will stay on the Democratic ballot for Governor of New York. On Thursday Peterson denied he was dropping out and indicated that he will remain in the race. An investigation is ongoing into if David Peterson was involved in a domestic abuse case. They are investigating if any criminal or wrongdoing was done in the case.
Article Two
The United States Census is performed every ten years. President Obama is encouraging all Americans to take just ten minutes to answer the ten questions on this year's census. The Census creates the amount of chairs in the House of Representatives along with how to allocate millions of dollars in federal funds. Without everyone participating in the census it ruins the point of representative government.
Article Three
Mitch Landrieu was elected mayor of New Orleans. In a city of 60% African Americans Mitch, a white man, won 66% of the votes. He is the first white man in 32 years to hold the position of mayor. The white man before him was his father. New Orleans is entering into a new era of government and Mitch Landrieu has got big plans and changes coming their way.
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