This has been the year for under-representation in the US Senate. As you may recall from your American history class, the legislative part of the United States government is made up of two house – the House of Representatives where the representation is dependent on state population and the Senate where representation is two per… Continue reading Empty Senate Seats
Many of my diehard Republican friends were very disappointed with the results of last November’s election. They were, though, happy to hear that President Obama would keep Secretary Gates on as Secretary of Defense. Now, Obama is busy filling those “lesser” positions. The most recent rumor – being reported by NPR here – is that… Continue reading Obama’s Possible Army Secretary
As the new Congress began its work in January, the people of Minnesota were lacking representation. The election for US Senator between former comedian Al Franken and sitting Senator Norm Coleman was too close to call. There were recounts and lawsuits. Now, 154 days after the election, Franken is up by 302 votes but… Continue reading NYS’s 20th Congressional District
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