11 articles on "congress"

We Can Put a Man on the Moon. Why Can't we Close the Leak?

While the Gulf Coast and the entire nation are waiting for a stoppage of the BP Oil Leak in the Gulf, one question is being asked increasingly. We were able to send a man to the moon; why can we not close the damned leak? Before we can attempt to un...

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We Can Put a Man on the Moon. Why Can't we Close the Leak?

In the 1960s, the United States embarked on a mission to put a man on the moon. It was an audacious goal that seemed impossible at the time. Many people doubted that it could be done, but through hard work, dedication, and innovation, the Apollo prog...

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Congress, It's Like The Smell Coming From The Garbage Can

The Democrats in Congress and Obama are so intent on being right about health care that they got it passed even if it means many of them not being re-elected because of it. So, finally, at least some good might come of this. Nancy Pelosi said recent...

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Congress, It's Like The Smell Coming From The Garbage Can

Congress, the legislative branch of the United States government, has often been compared to the unpleasant smell coming from a garbage can. While this may seem like an extreme comparison, there are many reasons why people view Congress in this way. ...

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Restoring Freedom In America, Florida Style

I filled out my Florida resident voter's ballot today and was impressed by three of the ballot initiatives that are to be voted on by Florida residents in November. The first two initiatives are concerned about the historical gerrymandering of F...

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Don't Play The All or Nothing Game

A few nights ago, while surfing the late-night televisionofferings, I found myself entranced by a rather astute looking, young man giving all he had as he delivered an incredibly passionate speech. The topic of his speech was civil rights, and it was...

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Incompetence at BP, the Media, and the Feds

The BP deep sea drilling adventure in the Gulf of Mexico began years ago. But on April 20, 2010 something happened. The consequences of incompetent and reckless risk assessments caused the greatest environmental disaster the civilized world has ever ...

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A Proposal For Updating The US Constitution

For Making The Constitution More Compatible With The Modern Age This proposal has been created and authorized by our organization, the Bastion of Urban Renewal and Progress (BURP). This is a community organization which has its home office on the up...

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Thoughts on the Current Immigration Mess - August 2006

1. 12 million illegal immigrants did not appear overnight. Actions by Congress - or the lack of action - created the environment for illegal immigration to exist. 2. The main drive behind legal immigration is family reunification, a holdover from WW...

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It's Time for a Budget Surplus Again

A showdown is looming in Washington. And it's all about debt. Just to put this into perspective, our national debt stands at about $14 trillion. According to the national debt clock on brilling.com, the debt is $14,107,455,627,940.78, and the e...

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