In a unanimous voice vote, the Senate passed a bill that would make daylight savings time permanent, potentially putting an end to twice-annual time changes. The measure, called the Sunlight Protection Act, will now go to the House. If passed, it will head to President Joe Biden’s desk for approval. Supporters of daylight savings time…
Conservatives on Fire at CPAC
The Conservative Political Action Conference brings out many conservative members of Congress as well as candidates vying to become members of Congress. At this conference, it seemed that there was a palpable energy and optimism that overtook the sting of the 2020 election defeat, as both members and candidates feel strongly about taking back the…
Democrats’ Omnibus Bill Would Provide $730 Billion In Non-Defense Spending
Democrats unveiled the draft of their 2022 omnibus spending bill early Wednesday morning. The package, which carries a top-line price tag of $1.5 trillion, includes $730 billion in non-defense funding, the largest increase in non-defense funding in four years. The bill, which maintains a roughly one-to-one parity between defense and non-defense spending—as has been demanded…
Evaluate Lot Drainage Characteristics
Dear James: Our last house had drainage problems after storms. When we select a lot to build our new house, what steps should be taken to evaluate possible drainage issues? — Jessica R. Dear Jessica: When selecting a lot for a new house, most people think poor drainage can just make the yard muddy or…
Average UK House Price Soars by 10.8 Percent to Hit Record High: Index
House prices increased at the fastest annual pace since 2007 in February to hit a new record high, according to an index. At 10.8 percent, the annual rate of house price growth was the strongest since June 2007, Halifax said. The increase took the average house price across the UK to a new record high…
Democrat Ted Deutch Says He Won’t Seek Reelection
Rep. Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) has announced that he will not seek reelection in 2022, making him the 31st Democrat who plans to retire ahead of the midterms. “After serving the public for more than 15 years, I have decided I will not seek re-election this November,” Deutch said in a statement released to his House…
House Candidate Apologizes for Getting Drunk, Berating Middle School Girls at Sleepover
Abby Broyles, an Oklahoma-based Democrat who is running for the House of Representatives, has apologized for her behavior after reportedly getting intoxicated at a sleepover and berating middle school-aged girls. The accusations were first reported by online media outlet Nondoc, who relayed reports that Broyles had “accosted” 12- and 13-year-old girls during a Valentine’s Day…
House Rep. Jim Hagedorn Dies After Cancer Battle
Rep. Jim Hagedorn (R-Minn.) died following a battle with cancer, his family confirmed on Friday. He was 59. “It is with a broken heart, shattered spirit and overwhelming sadness I share my husband Congressman Jim Hagedorn passed away peacefully last night,” Hagedorn’s wife, former Minnesota state Republican party chair Jennifer Carnahan, wrote on social media. Hagedorn,…
Rep. Jim Hagedorn Dies After Cancer Battle
Rep. Jim Hagedorn (R-Minn.) died following a battle with cancer, his family confirmed on Friday. He was 59. “It is with a broken heart, shattered spirit and overwhelming sadness I share my husband Congressman Jim Hagedorn passed away peacefully last night,” Hagedorn’s wife, former Minnesota state Republican party chair Jennifer Carnahan, wrote on social media. Hagedorn,…
Rep. Jim Hagedorn of Minnesota Dies at 59
Rep. Jim Hagedorn (R-Minn.) has died, his family confirmed on Friday. He was 59. “It is with a broken heart, shattered spirit and overwhelming sadness I share my husband Congressman Jim Hagedorn passed away peacefully last night,” Hagedorn’s wife, former Minnesota state Republican party chair Jennifer Carnahan, wrote on social media. Hagedorn, who previously authored the…
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