HR1388 Passes House | Mandatory Volunteerism

GIVE…until it hurts
“Mandatory volunteerism” is one step closer to becoming a reality in America, thanks to HR 1388.
Rep. Carolyn McCarthy [D-NY] and 37 other co-sponsors introduced this public service bill to the floor of the House of Representatives, where both Republicans and Democrats combined to vote 321-105 in favor. Next [...]

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Friday, March 20th, 2009 by
Steven Tarlow

Iowa Senator Grassley Suggests AIG Execs Commit Seppuku

“Fall on your sword.”
MSNBC reports that while America’s rage over AIG continues to burn with righteous fury, there is at least one vocal senator who wants to step up the punishment. Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa made the following exclamation regarding AIG executives:
Obviously, maybe they ought to be removed. But [...]

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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 by
Steven Tarlow