I just talked to someone familiar with the Toomey-Manchin proposal who raises a serious concern based on his understanding of the legislation. Everyone on all sides agrees that we need better help for those with mental health problems who need treatment. Unfortunately, the person I talked with is concerned that the Toomey-Manchin proposal could discourage… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Block
We Don’t Need No (Sexual) Education: State GOP Lawmakers Trying To Block Sex Ed
Hot off the heels of passing some of the harshest abortion laws in the country, state GOP lawmakers in North Dakota, Arkansas and Texas are now channeling their inner Pink Floyd, saying we don’t need no (sexual) education. North Dakota is leading the charge, as the state legislature contemplates an amendment to an anti-abortion bill… Read more »
Sens. Inhofe and Rubio Join Pledge To Block Gun Control Legislation
Sens. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) have signed onto the letter in which Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Mike Lee (R-UT), pledged to take action to prevent gun control legislation for coming to a vote. The letter, dated March 26, was sent to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) to inform… Read more »
Paul, Cruz, Lee to Block Gun Control Legislation
Sens. Paul, Cruz and Lee have signaled that they will block the Senate from moving to any consideration of gun control legislation. On Monday, the three Senators sent a letter to Majority Leader Reid which read in part, “We will oppose the motion to proceed to any legislation that will serve as a vehicle for any… Read more »