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Reading of Vagina Monologues planned after Michigan state rep. silenced for uttering ‘V-word’
A Michigan State Representative has lost her speaking privileges on the floor of that legislative body. She’s accused of not maintaining decorum when she used the word vagina in her speech over a women’s reproductive rights bill.
Capitol Hill Pollution Under Fire
In 2009, Jeff Young reported on protests against the use of coal at the Capitol Power plant, which supplies energy to Capitol Hill. Although the plant has taken steps to transition towards natural gas, today it still burns small amounts of coal. Now, DC City Councilman Tommy Wells wants to pass legislation that would prohibit the burning of coal inside the city limits.
As Country Suffers in Recession, Congress Gets Richer
The economic downturn that has destroyed lives and businesses throughout the country has managed to avoid Capitol Hill. According to an analysis from The Washington Post, members of Congress have become much wealthier as many Americans have seen their finances shrink. The median net worth of a member of Congress is now $913,000 and climbing. […]