Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-Ohio) will not seek reelection in 2022, the second Republican in the past two days to announce such an intention. In his April 6 announcement, Gibbs cited redistricting in his home state as propelling his decision not to run again. While Gibbs said he was “confident in the future of our nation,”…
Trump Rival Fred Upton to Retire From Congress
Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), one of only a handful of Republicans in the House who voted to impeach President Donald Trump, has announced that he will not seek reelection in November. Upton announced the decision in a Tuesday speech on the House floor. “Even the best stories have a last chapter. This is it for…
Trump Critic Fred Upton to Retire From Congress
Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), one of only a handful of Republicans in the House who voted to impeach President Donald Trump, has announced that he will not seek reelection in November. Upton announced the decision in a Tuesday speech on the House floor. “Even the best stories have a last chapter. This is it for…
Vancouver’s March Home Sales up 27% Since February: BC Real Estate Board
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says home sales picked up between February and March but are still down from a year ago. The B.C. board says last month’s sales totalled 4,344, a 27 percent increase from 3,424 homes sold in February 2022 and a 24 percent decrease from the 5,708 sales recorded in March 2021. The board attributed some of the decrease…
House Passes Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana at Federal Level
The House of Representatives passed a bill on Friday that would decriminalize possession of marijuana at a federal level, sending it to the Senate. The bill passed by a vote of 220 to 204, with three Republicans—Reps. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.), Brian Mast (R-Mich.), and Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.)—joining Democrats to pass the bill. The bill would make…
‘I Fear for Our Democracy’ If GOP Wins House: Pelosi
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said in an interview that she “fear[s] for our democracy” if Republicans take control of the House, which they are highly expected to do. “It is absolutely essential for our democracy that we win. I fear for our democracy if the Republicans were ever to get the gavel,”…
GOP Rep. Rodney Davis Blasts ‘Phased’ Reopening of Capitol
Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) blasted the House sergeant at arms and Capitol physician for their plans to reopen the Capitol after two years of closure using a “phased” approach. House Sergeant-at-Arms William J. Walker and Capitol physician Brian P. Monahan said in a March 23 memo announcing the reopening: “We are pleased to announce that on…
Dream House: Make Your Home a Resort-Quality, Year-Round Destination
Several issues ago, in an article titled “Posh Backyards,” we covered the topic of unique upgrades that you can make to your home’s outdoor area to create your own version of a theme park, complete with lap pools, putting greens, observatories, outdoor kitchens, and saunas. The response was good, so now we’re shifting our gaze…
What You Learn Nosing Around an Old House
Days ago, I was in the basement of an old house with my son. We were looking at the boiler, the structure and the foundation walls. He’s about to become a first-time property owner. For the past four years he’s been renting a loft apartment, saving so he can make a sizable down payment. I’ve…
VIDEO: Man Builds Special Home for Grandma, Takes Care of Her Until She Passes Away
Wanting his beloved grandmother under the same roof as him in her final years, a Florida man built a special wing of his new home to suit her needs. He revealed the surprise to his grateful grandma on a drive-by viewing and shared the moving footage on social media. Matthew Stewart, 37, gave his grandmother…
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