The 119th United States Congress

[CMRivdogs]

 

[romad1]

I do not like this

Fetterman raises alarms with outburst at union meeting, AP sources say | AP News

Senators are basically their staffs.  Wish someone would step in and get this man the help he needs. 

[chasfh]

11 hours ago, CMRivdogs said:

 

I wanna say I like and respect this, but I don't know what good this will do.

[CMRivdogs]

This entire Regime needs to take a basic civics course.
 

 

 

[CMRivdogs]

The perfect name for this legislation

 

[CMRivdogs]

Republicans, please stop pretending you are followers of Christ...

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35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me,I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink?38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

Matthew 25  35-40

 

[chasfh]

People pick the things in the bible that confirm the beliefs they already have.

[CMRivdogs]

This is the Dude who was among those that voted against FEMA funding in October, and will be voting to cut funding for the same folks who will see major reductions in Medicaid 

 

[romad1]

1 hour ago, CMRivdogs said:

This is the Dude who was among those that voted against FEMA funding in October, and will be voting to cut funding for the same folks who will see major reductions in Medicaid 

 

be nice if people had warning about those storms. 

[guy incognito]

7 hours ago, chasfh said:

People pick the things in the bible that confirm the beliefs they already have.

Plot twist: they’re all cafeteria Christians.

[chasfh]

11 hours ago, CMRivdogs said:

This is the Dude who was among those that voted against FEMA funding in October, and will be voting to cut funding for the same folks who will see major reductions in Medicaid 

 

It’s because he wants help to go to him, as a friendly, and not to “them”, whoever they may be.

[romad1]

My congressman, Gerry Connolly just died.   Shocked.  We just got the letter from him saying why he was stepping down. 

[RatkoVarda]

52 minutes ago, romad1 said:

My congressman, Gerry Connolly just died.   Shocked.  We just got the letter from him saying why he was stepping down. 

my wife just showed me that letter last night. knew he was sick, did not know how bad.

[romad1]

10 minutes ago, RatkoVarda said:

my wife just showed me that letter last night. knew he was sick, did not know how bad.

Up until 2015 i reflexively would not have voted for him.  He was an excellent steward of the rights of federal employees and contractors. 

[CMRivdogs]

I don't follow NoVa politics that closely yet. But I guess his cancer returned just a few weeks ago. I found this Axios story. Thought for his family

https://www.axios.com/2025/04/28/gerry-connolly-house-oversight-committee-cancer?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axiospm&stream=top

[CMRivdogs]

Another basic Civics lesson for MAGAs. this time Gym Jordon gets schooled. (Not that it matters)

 

[Mr.TaterSalad]

Gym Jordan got taken to the mat.

[romad1]

If this guy has any game as a politician, that bio is irresistible.  

Retired Navy SEAL, Obama aide mulling run for Congress in Michigan

[CMRivdogs]

As usual my Congress Critter (Rob Wittman, I call him Witless) lied to me again. He told constituents he wouldn't cut Medicaid. Pretty much what I expect from an insurance salesman

[Motown Bombers]

John James lied as well. Even more wild, he thinks he can become governor. 

[CMRivdogs]

Total BS from Spineless Witless. He went along with the Repuglican Majority. A total Redhatter. 

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Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting for H.R. 1:

“Today, I voted to deliver once-in-a-generation investments that will strengthen Medicaid for Americans who need it most, invest in rural schools, bolster our national defense, and lower energy costs—all while delivering historic tax relief and preventing the largest tax hike in American history.

“By extending key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – including the Child Tax Credit and Adoption Tax Credit – we’re protecting Virginia families from tax hikes of up to 19%. For a typical family of four in Virginia’s First District, that’s $2,300 in savings—equal to three months of groceries.

“Throughout the reconciliation process, I’ve fought to protect and preserve Medicaid for Virginia’s most vulnerable, and this bill does just that. It secures protection for pregnant women, single mothers, children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. By removing deceased, ineligible, and non-citizen beneficiaries, this bill strengthens the integrity of the program, saves taxpayers billions, and ensures care is available for those who truly rely on it.

“This fight is personal to me. I was adopted at eight months old from the Children’s Home Society of Virginia in Richmond. I know firsthand what access to care means for families like mine—and I’ve made it clear to House leadership that we must stand up for those who often don’t have a voice. I’m proud to say our advocacy was successful.”

Following this vote, the Senate will debate the measure before sending it back to the House for a final vote. This will allow further opportunities to negotiate more provisions to benefit Virginians.

Key provisions of H.R. 1:

Strengthening Medicaid For Vulnerable Populations

• Protects resources for pregnant women, single mothers, children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.
• Promotes personal accountability by enacting community engagement requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents.
• Increases senior choice through enhanced Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) transparency and access to medication.
• Closes loopholes that let illegal immigrants enroll in Medicaid and reduces funding to states that prioritize Medicaid coverage of illegal immigrants.

Investing in Rural Schools

• Protects and extends the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act.
• Gives rural school districts the stability to plan budgets, retain teachers, and deliver education services in communities where public lands limit the local tax base.

Delivering Historic Relief for Virginia Families

• Makes the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent – protecting the median Virginia family from a 19% tax hike.
• Secures no tax on tips.
• Secures no tax on overtime pay.
• Provides additional tax relief for seniors.
• Prevents taxpayer benefits from going to illegal immigrants by requiring a Social Security number for individuals claiming tax credits and deductions.
• Includes language from my bill, Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, which would permit the use of 529 account funds to pay for post-secondary training programs.
• Strengthens the adoption tax credit.
• Improves the Housing Credit program to serve at-risk and underserved communities, including veterans, victims of domestic violence, and rural Americans.

Bolstering Our National Defense

• Improves servicemember quality of life by increasing allowances and special pays, as well as improvements to housing, healthcare, and assistance to military families.
• Invests in shipbuilding and the maritime industrial base to expand the size and enhance the capability of our naval fleet.
• Provides initial investment in the Golden Dome layered missile defense shield for America.
• Restocks America’s arsenal of munitions.

Lowering Energy Costs

• Brings certainty to the permitting process for North American cross-border energy infrastructure.
• Strengthens U.S. energy security by supporting the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the United States’ emergency stockpile of crude oil.
• Provides investment certainty for building permitted energy projects.

Stopping the Flow on Fentanyl

• Provides resources to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilities to support current staffing levels, operational tempo, or evolving security challenges.
• Allocates resources to hire and train 3,000 new Border Patrol agents, 5,000 new Office of Field Operations customs officers, and other urgently needed personnel.
• Provides annual retention and signing bonuses to secure the personnel needed to protect our borders.
• Provides support for CBP’s Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) technology to detect and interdict illicit drugs, including fentanyl.
• Provides additional resources for border technology, including ground detection sensors, integrated surveillance towers, and tunnel detection capability.

 

[CMRivdogs]

At least they're not targeting Welfare Queens. But guys in mon's basement sounds a lot like their base

 

[oblong]

waiting to see if my son is going to be part of the cuts.  He gets SSI, Medicaid, and an additional supplement of like $85 a month explicitly for food.

I'll admit to using it as fodder for maga family members so they can see who their cruelty affects and wait for them to say things like "well, that's not what it's about..."  It makes all the difference in the world when the person affected is sitting in the room.  They shut the **** up at that point.

and if he is, he'll be fine obviously.  But we had to explain to my mother in law that no, people like him don't get more money if they don't have family to help and live with.  We were showing how the $1000 a month is a pittance when you factor in rent and food.  She seemed to think he'd get more.  Nope.  That's the socialism your folks rail against.  Your grandson.

 

[romad1]

9 minutes ago, oblong said:

waiting to see if my son is going to be part of the cuts.  He gets SSI, Medicaid, and an additional supplement of like $85 a month explicitly for food.

I'll admit to using it as fodder for maga family members so they can see who their cruelty affects and wait for them to say things like "well, that's not what it's about..."  It makes all the difference in the world when the person affected is sitting in the room.  They shut the **** up at that point.

and if he is, he'll be fine obviously.  But we had to explain to my mother in law that no, people like him don't get more money if they don't have family to help and live with.  We were showing how the $1000 a month is a pittance when you factor in rent and food.  She seemed to think he'd get more.  Nope.  That's the socialism your folks rail against.  Your grandson.

 

We've shared notes about our SSI family members.  The money involved is not that much given the good it does.  Certainly a lot less than the tax cuts will be. 

[RatkoVarda]

no single piece of legislation has added more to the national debt than yesterday's bill that passed the house.