Friday, January 31, 2014
Thursday, January 30, 2014
BR-1/30/14
1. No it wouldn't
2. No honestly I couldn't
3. I find these stories kind of sad because they aren't used to snow
2. No honestly I couldn't
3. I find these stories kind of sad because they aren't used to snow
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Outline
The Senate
The Upper House of Congress
Intended to not be bound totally by popular opinion
Represent entire state
A continuous body: never a time in which all seats are up for election at once
Term Length: 6 years
Term Limit: none
The Upper House of Congress
Intended to not be bound totally by popular opinion
Represent entire state
A continuous body: never a time in which all seats are up for election at once
Term Length: 6 years
Term Limit: none
Originally elected by state legislatures
17 Amendment changed procedures to election by voters.
Before this amendment the Senate was nicknamed the millionaire's club due too the purchasing of seats.
Only one senator for each state is elected at any given election
Exceptions death and retirement
Formal
- 30 years of age
- U.S. citizen for 9 years
- inhabitant of state
Informal
- fundraising ability
Other Senators can exclude a member with a majority vote
This has been done on 3 occasions
Senators have the power to punish their colleagues for disorderly conduct
With a 2/3 majority vote the senate can expel one of its members
This has been done 15 times
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Monday, January 13, 2014
BR-1/13/14
No, I think West Virginia should be represented positively instead of being bashed all the time. I think it's sickening how people bash on West Virginia because we're a poor state.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
BR-1/9/14
1. The doctors, family and lawyers
2. I'd handle it by letting them stay on the machines to keep them alive
2. I'd handle it by letting them stay on the machines to keep them alive
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