A recent report by the financial watchdog group Unusual Whales has reignited the debate on whether members of Congress should be allowed to trade stocks. The report, released on Tuesday, highlighted substantial gains made by lawmakers in the stock market during 2023, prompting renewed calls for legislation prohibiting such trading activities. Concerns of Corruption “Members […]
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Maryland’s Gun Insurance Bill to Impose Hefty Premiums on Gun Owners
A controversial gun control plan, recently proposed by Democrats in the Maryland House, is currently making waves throughout Maryland. If this legislation passes, gun owners will have to buy liability insurance to carry their firearms in public. Gun advocates are calling the bill a concentrated attack on Maryland citizens’ Second Amendment rights, while gun control […]
GOP Rep Pushes for Congressional Pay Raise: Taxpayers Reluctant to Foot the Bill
Patrick McHenry, a retiring U.S. House Republican from North Carolina, has ignited controversy by advocating for an increase in the salaries of rank-and-file Congress members. McHenry, who has a history of opposing proposals to raise the federal minimum wage, claims that such an increase to the current $174,000 salaries would inspire “credible people to run […]
State Republican Parties Face Financial Crisis in Key 2024 Battlegrounds: Arizona, Michigan, Florida
In a critical year for American politics, individual states could have a big impact. However, a common trend is emerging: many state Republican parties are dealing with severe financial problems and internal conflicts, diminishing their influence. Arizona and Michigan: Battling Financial Doldrums in Key Battlegrounds States such as Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Florida […]