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Could Barack Obama Get a Third Term – What is House Joint Resolution 15?

Eric Meier — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 23:57:46 +0000

US Presidents can only serve two terms, right? That term limit is established by the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution. But there is a bill before the house this session that would abolish the amendment to do away with presidential term limits. HJ Res 15 is sponsored by New York’s Jose Serrano and would repeal the 22nd Amendment. Rumors about [...]

Should Members of Congress Have Term Limits? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:22:35 +0000

The re-election rates for members of Congress hovers between 85 and 95 percent.

Yet, according to a new survey from Poll Position, the majority of American people would like new rules which would prevent them from sending the same represenatives to Washington, DC year after year.

Michael Vick Tells Congress To Make It Illegal To Attend Dog Fights [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:28:33 +0000

Talk about a complete 360. Michael Vick is really doing a good job showing us that he is truly remorseful for his actions. He is actually lending his support to a congressional bill that will penalize those who attend animal fights. The Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act would make attending an animal fight a misdemeanor punishable up [...]