Government - February 2007

Arguably, the state constitutional ban against gay marriage and couple's entitlements means that gay couples don't have access to the same public benefits as heterosexual couples, despite paying taxes which support these benefit packages.

At what point can gay couples argue they are being taxed to pay for services they can't access.

At what point can gay couples argue that state officials and representatives are condoning taxation without compensation or representation.

2007-02-02 13:17:06 · 14 answers · asked by positively_ebullient 2

i feel there are far too many people who believe government should take care of all their needs. they do not realize that NOBODY OWES THEM A DAMN THING!!!

2007-02-02 12:57:03 · 8 answers · asked by patriot07 5

who is the speaker of the house of representatives now

2007-02-02 12:46:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I KNOW it's a continent, but I don't know the name of the country she rules over. Thanks everyone!

2007-02-02 12:42:25 · 7 answers · asked by Alisha N 1

2007-02-02 12:36:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can Congress stop the war?
Lawmakers have the constitutional authority. What they may not have, however, is the will.
By Jonathan Turley

Over the next week, Congress will vote on a non-binding resolution denouncing President Bush's decision to send more troops to Iraq. Many people have already noted that with thousands of dead soldiers and hundreds of billions of dollars lost, Congress might be able to manage more than a legislative "Dear John" letter. Yet, if you listen to the president and some Democratic leaders, Congress can do little to stop the hemorrhaging of lives and treasure.

http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2007/01/post_23.html

2007-02-02 12:31:40 · 4 answers · asked by WORD UP G 1

2007-02-02 12:31:00 · 1 answers · asked by case3fratus2 1

2007-02-02 12:19:00 · 4 answers · asked by Ashley M 1

2007-02-02 12:04:50 · 16 answers · asked by Travis 2

2007-02-02 11:49:45 · 11 answers · asked by Isabella 4

each step that government branches can take to stop a bill from becoming law?

2007-02-02 11:04:24 · 2 answers · asked by Sad Mom 3

The democratic peace theory states that democratic nations never go to war with each other. A number of political leaders, scientists, and even our president have espoused this notion. This supposedly also applies to oligarchies as well. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_peace_theory . Therefore it is implied that if all nations in the world were democratic there would be no wars. When is a nation considered democratic? Does the advance of democracy lead to a more stable world? Why or why not?

2007-02-02 10:40:25 · 6 answers · asked by Brandon 3

Is this true?

2007-02-02 09:54:20 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Who is the current mayor of the state New Jersey

2007-02-02 09:52:48 · 7 answers · asked by Mansi P 2

I know it is thousands of years away.

2007-02-02 09:37:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-02 09:28:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-02 09:23:19 · 12 answers · asked by sal420s 1

Can I force her not to claim me in order for me to be able to claim myself? Not worried about family conflict.

2007-02-02 09:14:45 · 8 answers · asked by Marcia M 2

2007-02-02 09:11:48 · 9 answers · asked by sal420s 1

2007-02-02 08:59:05 · 2 answers · asked by Ileos 1

I'm asking what is it that they actually do? I just need to know what thier role is in the international system.


Thanks.

2007-02-02 08:41:11 · 15 answers · asked by John 4

Or, is Texas Gov. Rick Perry doing the right thing by requiring schoolgirls as young as 11 to be vaccintated against the sexually transmitted disease?

And what does this mean for his conservative Christan support base, that don't want the government imposing its will on the indivdual?

And did Perry sell out to Merck lobbists for money?

FYI -

Full Perry story here:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070202/ap_on_he_me/cervical_cancer

Cancer info here:
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_1X_What_is_cervical_cancer_8.asp

2007-02-02 08:30:16 · 3 answers · asked by docscholl 6

Has anyone written to the president and gotten a reply? I have! It was a letter and a pic of Mr. and Mrs. Bush

2007-02-02 08:30:15 · 4 answers · asked by Volleyball_girl 2

So how would you help fix the governement?

1. Stop any form of welfare. Only the strong survive people have been abusing this system since its existence.
2. Lower Taxes.
3. Taxes can be lowered by privitizing government activities so that they are much more efficient....so privitization
4. Get rid of NAFTA. (I like cheap prices, but if that means illegal mexicans and the end of the middle class then I don't mind paying a few extra bucks)
5. Legalize gambling! Other governments have done this and it hasn't "supported terrorism" The governement would make billions of dollars off of this.

2007-02-02 08:27:00 · 11 answers · asked by Iraq 1

2007-02-02 08:20:10 · 8 answers · asked by christopher G 1

2007-02-02 08:17:21 · 10 answers · asked by Lylibeth A 1

2007-02-02 08:17:08 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2

2007-02-02 08:08:40 · 8 answers · asked by cpjh93 1

Where on the internet can you find up to date information regarding Salary and Benefits for both State and Federal Elected Government Officials.

2007-02-02 08:02:09 · 2 answers · asked by bruce2014@sbcglobal.net 1

How long will it take for the Republicans to get blamed for the tornado damage in Florida??

2007-02-02 07:59:15 · 18 answers · asked by Don 3