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550 Stories by Editor

A “Blue-Slip” Problem

If a law passes with a “revenue raising measure,” that did not “originate in the House,” it can be “Blue-Slipped” by any House Member....
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From Team POPVOX, a very special Thank You

  This Thanksgiving, we on the POPVOX team want to say a very special and personal thanks to you. We are grateful everyday for the honor...
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The Fiscal Cliff

We've all been hearing about the Fiscal Cliff, which refers to the combined effect a number of policies would have on our economy beginning...
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POPVOX Tweets the Foreign Policy Debate

POPVOX live-tweeted the foreign policy debate between President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney, with links to bills either mentioned or related to the...
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POPVOX Tweets Presidential Debate #2

POPVOX live-tweeted the town hall debate between President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney, with links to bills either mentioned or related to the...
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POPVOX Tweets the VP Debate

POPVOX Tweets #VPDebate billsPOPVOX live-tweeted the VP debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul...
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Top 50 Bills of the 112th Congress

Here are the top 50 most commented on bills on POPVOX for the 112th Congress (2011-2012).
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What is “suspension of the rules”

The House of Representatives frequently considers non-controversial bills under "suspension of the rules," in an expedited process. These "suspension bills" require a two-thirds majority...
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Considering a bill “under a rule”

For major legislation in the House of Representatives, the House Rules Committee establishes a "rule" or "special rule" that lays out the procedure for consideration...
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What is “Sequestration”?

"Sequestration" or "the Sequester" refers to mandatory cuts to social programs and defense that are scheduled to begin on January 2, 2013 as a...
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