Politics & Government - 7 November 2007

2007-11-07 13:32:00 · 11 answers · asked by reidgibson 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

HR 4088 The SAVE Act.


List of Bipartisan co-sponsors of the act:

http://www.numbersusa.com/interests/attrition.html

Whats your opinion?

2007-11-07 13:31:04 · 10 answers · asked by Rabid Frog 4 in Immigration

2007-11-07 13:28:42 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

WASHINGTON | Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, said Tuesday that Democrats had stripped from a defense spending bill a $3 billion border-security amendment that the Senate passed overwhelmingly last month.

Graham said Democrats also attached conditions to the Iraq war funding, leading all Republican senators on a conference committee to refuse to sign the panel’s report.

“I’m incredibly disappointed,” Graham said in an interview. “Congress would serve itself well if we funded border security as my amendment proposes, and it would help us move the immigration debate further down the road.”

Graham said Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska, the senior Republican on the defense appropriations subcommittee, had informed him of the changes.

The Senate voted 95-1 on Oct. 3 to include Graham’s border-security measure in a broader bill providing $648 billion to the Pentagon, including $196 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Senate passed the overall defense spending bill by a 92-3 vote later the same day.

The House of Representatives passed its Pentagon appropriations measure on Aug. 4. Both chambers will have to vote on a unified bill produced by the conference committee of senators and representatives.

Among the conditions put on the war funding by conference committee Democrats, Graham said, was a requirement that some of the money be tied to timetables for the Bush administration to change U.S. troops’ mission in Iraq.

Democratic lawmakers in the House and Senate have failed to place restraints on war funding this year. President Bush vetoed a supplemental spending bill over such attempts, and congressional Democrats lacked the votes to override his veto.

“These (new) conditions on how to spend the money are a back-door effort to change our strategy in Iraq and deny funding at a time when we’re making progress in Iraq,” Graham said.

Graham’s immigration amendment would fund building 700 miles of fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border, erecting more vehicle barriers at urban crossings and installing additional ground sensors.

The measure also would pay for detention centers for immigrants who overstay their visas or commit other crimes. It would provide money for state and local agencies to be trained in helping the federal government enforce immigration laws.

Graham’s amendment had been added to a comprehensive immigration bill in June in a failed bid to move the broader measure through the Senate.

Aides to Democratic leaders of the Senate and the House failed Tuesday evening to return phone calls seeking comment on Graham’s claims, or said they didn’t know anything about the issues. Graham planned to hold a news conference Wednesday with other senators.

http://www.kansascity.com/news/politics/story/350155.html

2007-11-07 13:27:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

I was just chatting with my brother, an Infantryman who is soon to deploy to Iraq. While we were talking about the political climate, he stated that by electing Bush twice and particularly the second term election they failed the troops by placing them in a badly planned war with no strategy.

Thoughts?

2007-11-07 13:26:28 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-11-07 13:24:23 · 4 answers · asked by tom 4 in Law & Ethics

what rights, be specific please.

2007-11-07 13:21:06 · 7 answers · asked by aleks l 2 in Law & Ethics

2007-11-07 13:20:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

She tended to support the mayor of NY,
to I see his point.
to a video interview saying she supports his view
Now she thinks it;s a states rights issue.

Ya like I know someone who will, rent and manage the use of his address # to the first 5000 new NY drivers! Once you got it , go visit the country!!!

2007-11-07 13:19:58 · 16 answers · asked by tom 4 in Politics

I have two topics already, but I need one more topic on why the death penalty is a good thing to inforce. Any ideas? It has to be a topic that I can support with, because I'll need to write an essay on it.

Thank u for your help!

2007-11-07 13:19:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-11-07 13:17:42 · 8 answers · asked by Hot Coco Puff 7 in Government

2007-11-07 13:17:20 · 9 answers · asked by running for president in 2016 2 in Law & Ethics

I mean I bet there are alternate sources out there and why wouldn't we use them if cost efficient? I have seen a great one on here that could make history. If Bushes are "cousins" to Saudi then what next when they leave?

2007-11-07 13:16:28 · 6 answers · asked by R J 7 in Elections

2007-11-07 13:14:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

The one who becomes president, is the one who the power elite CHOOSE to put in office. America picks the president, but the choices have already been picked FOR you by the power elite. They do this so they can't loose. It's like buying cola at the store. You pick the cola brand, but either way, you picked cola. Don't believe me? Look at the success of Ron Paul. Look at the enormous amount of money and supporters he has. But the little people (like yourself) probably have never heard the guys name. Why? Because the mainstream media is bought and paid for by the global elite. They won't allow the man to succeed, because they (the global elite) hold the cards, not you. The elections are a fraud. Anyone who doesn't realize it, has their head straight up their a**.

Pls star if you agree, Thx.

2007-11-07 13:12:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

Does anyone know someone calling themselves NIGHTWOLFREDX? He posted this response to a question=>"bush wont get that far ecuz ill stop him for good"

Would the Secret Service be interested? I'll let you know later.

2007-11-07 13:11:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Even I hate hippies was deleted. Someone needs to stand up and fight. It isn't about Party Politics it's all About being American.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AoNqGsslxKDqoaHC7bODVMnsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071107142441AAWBHyY

2007-11-07 13:10:14 · 4 answers · asked by whirling W dervish 2 in Politics

I dont talk to my birth mom, I dont know where she lives actually. But I need to get a replacement social security Will I be able to get one without her social security card number?

2007-11-07 13:05:58 · 3 answers · asked by .:AMIZZLE:. 3 in Government

Here are some possible answers:

Which of the following is not a factor that can give rise to an implied obligation to discharge an employee only for good cause?

A. long term employment
B. salary level
C. no formal criticism of job performance
D. raises, bonuses and promotion

2007-11-07 13:04:58 · 15 answers · asked by Milla 3 in Law & Ethics

I am fascinated with right wing trying to take down the only candidate with a chance to beat the evil empire (Hilliary and Co.). Somewhere along the line they forgot about the 2006 backlash from the voters in response to poor right wing leadership. Ron Paul might be the best guy to be president but REALITY is he won't be president.

So are you going to stand by your convictions and tear down the only moderate who can beat "the beast from the east" and risk having a Democratic President (and first Man) or are you willing to compromise to ensure security, low taxes, and control of the White House? Hilliary will beat any true conservative right now are you willing to compromise?

2007-11-07 13:02:31 · 8 answers · asked by Ponch 3 in Elections

this is a navy question. For anyone who may know the answer. Thanks

2007-11-07 13:01:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

willing 2 do whatever it takes to join the marine corp

2007-11-07 12:55:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

After all, by abolishing the rest of the government and setting himself up as a dictator, Mushareff has effectively done in one day what Cheney has been trying to do his entire life.

2007-11-07 12:52:49 · 8 answers · asked by Whoops, is this your spleeen? 6 in Politics

thanks

2007-11-07 12:50:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-11-07 12:49:24 · 20 answers · asked by kjg 1 in Military

I know I asked a similar question so sorry. I want to be an Airbourne Ranger. I want to know how to properly prepare myself. I run 2 miles a day and do alot of Push ups and sit ups
I tale a cold showers ( don't know what to expect in that area) what to eat? How should I be sleeping? Im goin to be 17 in December live in Hawaii Oahu and I had ACL surgery last year late December.goin to join after I graduate High school in 2009

2007-11-07 12:48:20 · 6 answers · asked by dude 2 in Military

I was told that Kucinich bravely brought up the articles of impeachment of Dick Cheney yesterday, yet I cannot find a word of this in the news, either domestic or foreign and no discussion of it on Democratic websites.
Isn't this shameful? We all spent hours talking about what Bill might have done with that cigar, the definition of "is" and I'm sure every guy in American pondered the Monica or Jennifer conundrum and every woman critiqued one or the other's weight and hairstyle.
So why, people, why the utter silence? Why did (you) the Dems run like panicked sheep in the face of the Reps changing their votes?
Thank heavens I'm not voting for either herd!

2007-11-07 12:46:20 · 12 answers · asked by SWMynx 3 in Politics

just wondering.

2007-11-07 12:44:39 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20071107/us_time/willachildbechargedinthefires


do you think he should be taken away and charged? or the opposite? just wondering.

2007-11-07 12:43:59 · 25 answers · asked by Minty 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

I saw on the news that election time is here! I am not a legal resident so I couldnt vote? :0(
Anyways, I know who I like and I'd like to know exactly when
the new president will be in office? I'm tired of Bush's crap
and am ready for a New president... I feel like its time for change. The New president, I think, will help our environment,
immigration issues, and Healthcare. I know WHO WONT WIN... lol.

2007-11-07 12:41:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections