Tag Archives: Harry Reid

From the Frying Pan into the Fire

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Featheriver

  Today I received the following fundraising letter from Democratic Senator Dick Durbin. I’d like to point out something to you that you may not have considered. Recall that the federal government is composed of three separate branches: Executive (President), … Continue reading →

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Votes of Nevada Congressional Delegation

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Featheriver

  August 2, 2011 In this MegaVote for Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Confirmation of Robert S. Mueller III to be Director of the FBI Senate: Budget Control Act of 2011 House: North American-Made Energy Security Act … Continue reading →

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The Power of Grover Norquist

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Featheriver

Grover Norquist may be the most powerful man in Washington, D.C. except for President Barack Obama. Norquist is not the commander-in-chief of the military. But he seems to be more powerful than any other including Nevada Senate Majority Leader Harry … Continue reading →

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Senators Harry Reid and Dean Heller Vote

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Featheriver

  July 5, 2011 In this MegaVote for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011 Senate: Confirmation of David H. Petraeus to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Upcoming Congressional … Continue reading →

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How Nevada Senators are Voting

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Featheriver

  June 27, 2011 In this MegaVote for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Confirmation of Leon E. Panetta to be Secretary of Defense House: Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 2011 House: America Invents Act House: Authorizing … Continue reading →

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Growing wealth of members of Congress

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Featheriver

I extracted the following from today’s issue of The Hill. Nevada Democratic Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) reported at least $3.4 million in wealth, an almost 10 percent rise over the prior year. Reid … Continue reading →

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Votes of Nevada Congressional Delegation

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Featheriver

  May 23, 2011 In this MegaVote for Nevada’s 1st Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Motion to Proceed; Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act Senate: Motion to Proceed; Offshore Production and Safety Act of 2011 Senate: Cloture Motion; Nomination … Continue reading →

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Boehner: Oil Companies “gonna pay taxes and they should”

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Featheriver

House Speaker Republican John Boehner unexpectedly committed a treasonous act by telling ABC News oil companies were “gonna pay their fair share in taxes and should” suggesting elimination of the oil depletion allowance. Continue reading →

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Nevada Congressional Delegation Votes

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Featheriver

  April 18, 2011 In this MegaVote for Nevada’s 1st Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Fiscal 2011 Health Care Overhaul Funding Senate: Fiscal 2011 Planned Parenthood Funding Senate: Fiscal 2011 Spending Agreement House: To repeal the Prevention and Public … Continue reading →

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Nevada Congressional Delegation Vote

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Featheriver

  April 11, 2011 In this MegaVote for Nevada’s 1st Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011 Senate: To ban EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions House: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 … Continue reading →

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