Barney Frank getting married to another boyfriend ?
WASHINGTON - Retiring Massachusetts congressman Barney Frank, a gay pioneer in Congress, plans to marry his longtime partner Jim Ready of Maine.
A spokesman for Frank confirmed Thursday that the congressman's wedding will be in Massachusetts, but said no date had been set.
The Democrat announced last fall that he was retiring at the end of his 16th term.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Gov Brewer of Arizona gives Obama a diplomatic finger?
Gov Brewer of Arizona gives Obama a diplomatic finger?
Temps rising at a Arizona airport..............
Temps rising at a Arizona airport..............
Monday, January 23, 2012
from the Bankrupting America org
from the Bankrupting America org a very interesting new web site.
Did you get your Money’s Worth from Congress last week?
http://www.bankruptingamerica.org/
Did you get your Money’s Worth from Congress last week?
http://www.bankruptingamerica.org/
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Holy shit ! look at Congress staff/budget
Holy shit ! look at Congress staff/budget
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- In the land of big-time deficits and trillion dollar budgets, Congress is spending less money on at least one thing. Itself.
After voting last year to cut its own operating budget by 5%, House members have reduced the number of paid positions on their staffs, and are spending less on office supplies and computers.
The cuts have translated to 948 fewer salaried staff positions, a 62.5% drop in spending on computers and 30.7% less spending on office supplies, according to an analysis conducted by the Sunlight Foundation.
Staff assistant positions were the hardest hit, registering a 16.6% decline, while the number of part-time employees dropped 15.6%. Meanwhile, the number of slots for communication directors actually increased.
The House has around 12,000 staffers, and the job cuts amounted to a 7.4% overall decline in positions, according to Sunlight.
When compared to current deficits, the House spending reductions don't add up to much in the way of savings. But for a Republican-controlled chamber, they are an important reflection of legislative priorities.
"The cuts are such a tiny fraction of the overall budget," said Lee Drutman, a data fellow at Sunlight. "And the reality is it makes it harder for them to do a decent job."
And more cuts are on the way, as funding will decrease another 6.4% for the legislative year that kicks off Tuesday.
see the orginal article at CNN Money
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- In the land of big-time deficits and trillion dollar budgets, Congress is spending less money on at least one thing. Itself.
After voting last year to cut its own operating budget by 5%, House members have reduced the number of paid positions on their staffs, and are spending less on office supplies and computers.
The cuts have translated to 948 fewer salaried staff positions, a 62.5% drop in spending on computers and 30.7% less spending on office supplies, according to an analysis conducted by the Sunlight Foundation.
Staff assistant positions were the hardest hit, registering a 16.6% decline, while the number of part-time employees dropped 15.6%. Meanwhile, the number of slots for communication directors actually increased.
The House has around 12,000 staffers, and the job cuts amounted to a 7.4% overall decline in positions, according to Sunlight.
When compared to current deficits, the House spending reductions don't add up to much in the way of savings. But for a Republican-controlled chamber, they are an important reflection of legislative priorities.
"The cuts are such a tiny fraction of the overall budget," said Lee Drutman, a data fellow at Sunlight. "And the reality is it makes it harder for them to do a decent job."
And more cuts are on the way, as funding will decrease another 6.4% for the legislative year that kicks off Tuesday.
see the orginal article at CNN Money
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Warren Buffett wants Republicans to help pay for the national debt?
Warren Buffett wants Republicans to help pay for the national debt?
How about if we prorate this suggested payment based upon the the senator or Rep voting record.
Prorated on how they voted for spending any and all tax dollars.
How about if we prorate this suggested payment based upon the the senator or Rep voting record.
Prorated on how they voted for spending any and all tax dollars.
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