I don't mind being in the center. My focus is on solving problems, not adhering to a political party or ideology. Too many people quantify themselves by saying "I am a member of the x Party"… (View Post)

Most bridges are maintained by State budgets, not the Federal one. Some money does go from Dept. of Transportation to State Depts. of Transportation but not a majority of their operational budget. I … (View Post)

I would advise walking away from this particular topic. Now that I have mentioned it, I will follow my own advice and not mention it again. ************* re: that train derailment in Washington. You … (View Post)

The expiration of CHIP happened on 30 Sept 2017; the Championing Healthy Kids Act, H.R.3922, was introduced 3 days later. Its final roll call vote in the House was on 3 Nov 2017 with 227 Republicans … (View Post)

No legislator actually *reads* legislation; the staffers do that and then give a one- or two-page synopsis to the legislator so they can digest it in only a few minutes. I know the analysis was not y… (View Post)