Posts tagged Congress
CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS
For more info on responding to the crisis in Syria click HERE. Cartoon by Lee Judge, the Cartoonist Group
The effort to reduce gun violence is a marathon, not a sprint. For more info on the ongoing movement click HERE. Cartoon by Signe Wilkinson, the Cartoonist Group
While Congress may not be fighting over an issue that is controversial with the public, the NRA leadership is another story. Cartoon by Nick Anderson, the Cartoonist Group
Most components of gun control reform legislation are quickly being threatened in Congress by NRA lobbying efforts.
The sequester would sink its teeth too deep into the economy; A bite costing $287 billion dollars in growth.
Spending cuts are not the only solution. Historically, higher government revenue intake has brought about lower deficits.
(Source: americanprogress.org)
So, are corporate jets also considered an “entitlement?”
More info here.
Do our elected officials really represent us? Take a look at this infographic to see if the House reflects the diverse makeup of the U.S. on the basis of gender, age, wealth, race/ethnicity, or religion.
(Source: takepart.com)
Over 7.4 million college students and their families rely on Stafford loans to pay for college- and tuition is rising an average of 8.3% each year.
If Congress allows the interest rates on Stafford loans to increase, each college student will have to pay, on average, $1000 more per year they’re in school.
(Source: americanprogress.org)
If Congress fails to raise the debt limit, guess who pays — the states. Click on the image above to find out which states will be hardest hit.
