Senator Saxby Chambliss of Georgia

Sarah Palin has been fighting hard against the Obama-Pelosi Healthcare Plan. And it looks as if it will go to the Senate now to die. In the Senate, the Democrats have 60 votes, including two Independents. One of those Independents, Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, today said that he would not only vote against the House Bill - he'll fight it. The Associated Press has this - If a government plan is part of the deal, "as a matter of conscience, I will not allow this bill to come to a final vote," said Sen. Joe Lieberman, the Connecticut independent whose vote Democrats need ... Read Full Story

More at Zennie62.com | Follow me on Twitter! | Get my widget! | Visit YouTube | Visit UShow.com In my last blog post on the unemployment insurance delay problem, I explained how the GOP was delaying the much-needed extension of unemployment insurance. To recap, on Tuesday it was revealed that legislation to extend unemployment insurance was being held-up by GOP Senators who were trying to dump a large list of amendments concerning ACORN and also (as The Hill reported) taking the money from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) rather than the the unemployment surtax. In other words taking money from the program to ... Read Full Story

Students heading to college this year will likely receive some form of financial aid if they apply. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 66% of undergrads received student financial aid in the 2007-2008 school year, with an average of $9,100 awarded. More than half of the students received grants that did not need to be repaid and another 47% received federal student aid and college loans. Just over a third of students received Pell Grants. With so many types of aid, it can be hard knowing where to start. Here is a brief overview of the types of aid available to new ... Read Full Story

I am reposting this from Montel Williams' Radio Show site, as I heard it this afternoon while picking up my kids. This is UNBELIEVABLE. I don't care what side of the aisle you are on - this is depraved and I'm calling everyone in Washington out on it! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Senator Al Franken's first legislative victory, which was to deny private contractors from using private arbitration in cases of rape and sexual abuse of their employees. However, 30 GOP Senators voted against the amendment! In other words, they would rather deny victims of rape their day in court then get in the ... Read Full Story

Just in from Freedom Works VP for Policy Max Pappas: “The Senate is going to balloting terminate on S.1776 this afternoon around 2 pm. Today’s terminate balloting is key–if they intend this through, they will have come finished in buying soured the doctors and will keep lying about the overhaul reaction the deficit.” Here is the target list from Erick Erickson: Here are the big targets today. I’ll add to it as field reports come in from activists: Bob aeronaut (UT) at 202-224-5444 Richard Burr (NC) at 202-224-3154 Jon Kyl (AZ) at 202-224-4521 IF YOUR SENATOR IS NOT ON THIS LIST CLICK HERE Tell ... Read Full Story

http://okfairtax.org/files/OKEasythingsco-sponsor_9.19.06KW.htm Oklahoma Residents! Please do “6” easy things to make the FairTax SM a reality . 1) Complete and sign the FairTax petition. If you don’t have one, visit www.FairTax.org and click on “Sign our petition.” 2) Rep. Tom Cole - 4th District Congressman, presently does not support the FairTax by co-sponsoring. Call Tom Cole's Washington office, ask to speak to the legislative assistant who handles tax policy, and request that the Congressman co-sponsor HR 25. Visit http://www.house.gov/ for additional offices and contact information. Name Dist. D.C. phone D.C. fax Local office Local fax Rep. Tom Cole 4 (202) 225-6165 (202) 225-3512 Norman : ... Read Full Story

Charlotte NC Senate Finance Bill Similar to House Housing Stimulus The House Stimulus Bill passed with a $7500 tax credit on home purchases, and the Senate Finance committee approved a similar measure extending the credits through September 1, 2009. Latest details on the Housing Stimulus Details are here. It could be still improved in the Conference Committee, and my hope is Congress will extend the credits through the December 31 of this year. What can you do? Call or write your Representatives in Congress. Photo frm the inauguration of the 44th President if the US. Representative Sue Myrick (202) 225-1976 Representative Larry Kissell (202) ... Read Full Story