WTF Happened in Politics this Week?
What is a continuing resolution?
President Trump passed an executive order to expand drilling where?
Why is an omnibus bill sometimes called a Christmas tree?
Congressional staff are not magic elves. It’s called a Christmas tree because every legislator gets to hang something on it to make their district happy. So pretty!...More here!
What does GAO stand for?
Though a Government Alliance of Orchestras might get listened to more often, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) keeps analyzing government to find efficiencies and writing reports. Read more about their important work here.
Who’s unexpectedly compelling voice joined the health care debate this week?
Though Fallon might be funnier, Carter is often compelling and wishing upon a star might be less upsetting than trying to find affordable health care, it was Jimmy Kimmel who unexpectedly waded into the health care debate and touched people’s hearts. Watch him here.
What is the Johnson Amendment?
The Johnson Amendment is a tax provision, though proper anatomical vocabulary is important for everyone to learn. Find out more about the executive order affecting enforcement of the Johnson Amendment here.
What happens next to the AHCA, also known as Trumpcare?
Though the health care bill is likely to be altered in committee in order gain passage by the Senate, the only next guaranteed step is that it heads to the Senate for possible approval. Read more about what’s next here.
What controversial organization would be defunded by the GOP health care bill?
Though the work of all of these organizations deal with controversial topics, it is Planned Parenthood that will be defunded for a year under the GOP bill. Read more here.