Decoding The Payroll-Tax Cut: How Well Does It Work?
As Congress tries to deal with its long list of unfinished business, among the top and most contentious items has been the proposed extension of the payroll-tax cut.
International Community Urged to Act to Protect Syrian People
SYRIA- December 2, 2011 –The United Nations human rights chief today urged immediate action by the international community to protect the people of Syria from the Government’s ongoing “ruthless†repression, which has claimed more than 4,000 lives since March, including over 300 children.
Chairman Young, Ranking Member Boren Introduce Native Empowerment Act
WASHINGTON D.C.-After gathering input from tribal leaders across the country, Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs Chairman Don Young and Ranking Member Dan Boren of Oklahoma have introduced H.R. 3532, The American Indian Empowerment Act of 2011. This bipartisan piece of legislation will enhance the authority America’s tribes have wanted over their lands.
The Coast Guard Is Called On To Aid with the Coming Nome Fuel Crisis by Alaskan Delegates
There may be help on the way for the community of Nome if a plan can be mapped out with the Coast Guard. The community didn't receive their fuel shipment last month because of a storm. The fuel that would have been delivered, would have sustained the community through the winter. Without it, Nome will […]