Tag Archives: Congress

Club for Growth urged ‘no’ vote on $9.7 billion Sandy bill

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Ed Mahon

The Club for Growth urged members of the U.S. House to vote against the $9.7 billion Sandy flood insurance bill. Here’s the organization’s argument:

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Five more thoughts on the fiscal cliff

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Ed Mahon

1.) Wonkblog’s Suzy Khimm says we should call it an austerity crisis, not a fiscal cliff. Ezra Klein is taking nominations. 2.) Matt Bai says President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner are, in some ways, “in stronger positions … Continue reading →

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A look at Scott Perry and other veterans in Congress or headed there

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Ed Mahon

Stars and Stripes had an interesting story before the election about an independent analysis group predicting that Congress could see an increase in lawmakers with military experience. Republican Scott Perry, who was elected to the represent the 4th Congressional District … Continue reading →

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Not sure who to vote for in 4th Congressional race? Try our quiz

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Ed Mahon

Four candidates will be on the ballot Nov. 6 to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Todd Platts, R-York County: Libertarian Mike Koffenberger of Hopewell Township, Democrat Harry Perkinson of York Township, Republican Scott Perry of Carroll Township and Independent Wayne Wolff … Continue reading →