-Caveat Lector- <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/"> </A> -Cui Bono?- WJPBR Email News List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Peace at any cost is a prelude to war! --------------- TODAY'S HEADLINES --------------- Once-solid South may be major battleground in presidential race Remaining Presidential candidates scramble to claim "Reformer" title Arkansas Governor questions Mrs. Clinton's run for Senate Home states of Bush and Gore vote in presidential race Nader predicts he will qualify for ballots in 50 states Bob Jones controversy spreads to congressional races Administration to make China trade text available Cohen gets look at obstacles to finding missing U.S. servicemen Pataki proposes opening New York's GOP primary ballot Senate candidate behind bars as Texans prepare to vote ---------------------------------------------------------- ------------------Votenet Today Insider-------------------- I recently received the following e-mail: "I will be turning 18 this October, which means that I will be able to vote in this year's elections. But I really know nothing about politics and government. I was wondering if you knew any websites that teach the basic of politics so that I can understand the latest news and its significance, and so that I will have a more informed idea of who to vote for." I replied as fast as I could: "Your question is the most important one any reader has asked me in the time I've been writing this column. "I would start by reading the Constitution of the United States and the amendments to it, with primary emphasis on (a) the powers of the federal government versus the states, (b) the duties and responsibilities of the President (Article II of the Constitution) and (c) the duties and responsibilities of Congress (Article I). "My next step would be to learn about the most significant issues facing our country today. A good place to start is the January 22 issue of the magazine CQ Weekly, the most informative publication about government, probably available in your public library or a nearby college or law-school library. You need to follow what happens on those issues in the newspapers (the best ones are freely accessed on the Web and many important articles can be linked from Votenet) and in the broadcast media. "The third step is to learn about the candidates: who are they and where do they stand? For the Presidential candidates the media are good sources. "With your diligent, responsible attitude, you're going to be a model citizen." I think many of us could benefit from our reader's question. ~Tiresias Congressional Hearings: http://www.votenet.com/today/hearings.html Do you have a contribution to make to a congressional hearing? Even if you can't go to Washington to testify, you may be able to get your position in the record. Call the committee or subcommittee involved (the Capitol switchboard is 202/224-3121), tell the staffer in charge of the hearing you want to submit a written statement and ask for instructions. It's simple! Votenet Today Insider provides news from the inner workings of our nation's capital, including upcoming legislation, what's happening behind the scenes, and how the actions of Congress really affect you. The first person to correctly identify the author of the Tiresias column will receive a copy of Congressional Quarterly's "Politics in America - 2000," due to be published this summer. ------------------Votenet Today Insider-------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- Transcripts http://www.votenet.com/today/transcripts/03-15-00_01.html PRESIDENT CLINTON DELIVERS REMARKS AT DCCC EVENT, CLEVELAND, OHIO MARCH 13, 2000 http://www.votenet.com/today/transcripts/03-15-00_02.html NBC TODAY SHOW MARCH 14, 2000 http://www.votenet.com/today/transcripts/03-14-00_01.html PRESIDENT CLINTON DELIVERS REMARKS AT THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES YEAR 2000 CONGRESSIONAL CITY CONFERENCE MARCH 11, 2000 U.S. House of Representatives House Roll Call Vote: 29 Description: Government Waste Corrections Act Date: 3/8/00 Bill: H.R.1827 Action: On Passage Result: PASSED Yea = 375 Nay = 0 Not Voted = 59 Richard E. Neal voted Yes. House Roll Call Vote: 30 Description: To redesignate the Facility of the U.S. Postal Service in Greenville, South Carolina as the Keith D. Oglesby Station Date: 3/8/00 Bill: H.R.2952 Action: Suspend the rules and pass Result: PASSED Yea = 25 Nay = 57 Not Voted = 377 Richard E. Neal did not vote. House Roll Call Vote: 31 Description: To designate the U.S. Postal Office in Charleston, South Carolina as the Marybelle H. Howe Post Office Date: 3/8/00 Bill: H.R.3018 Action: Suspend the rules and pass, as amended Result: PASSED Yea = 375 Nay = 0 Not Voted = 59 Richard E. Neal voted Yes. House Roll Call Vote: 32 Description: Whereas the United States had never recognized the forcible incorporation of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania into the former Soviet Union Date: 3/8/00 Bill: S CON RES 91 Action: Suspend the rules and agree Result: PASSED Yea = 395 Nay = 0 Not Voted = 50 Richard E. Neal voted Yes. House Roll Call Vote: 33 Description: Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War and the Service by Members of the Armed Forces Date: 3/8/00 Bill: H J RES 86 Action: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Result: PASSED Yea = 383 Nay = 0 Not Voted = 51 Richard E. Neal voted Yes. House Roll Call Vote: 34 Description: Providing for consideration of H.R. 1695 to provide for the conveyance of certain Federal public lands in the Ivanpah Valley, Nevada Date: 3/9/00 Bill: H RES 433 Action: On Agreeing to the Resolution Result: PASSED Yea = 23 Nay = 28 Not Voted = 406 Richard E. Neal did not vote. House Roll Call Vote: 36 Description: Hansen of Utah Amendments (en bloc) Date: 3/9/00 Bill: H.R.1695 Action: On Agreeing to the Amendment Result: failed Yea = 480 Nay = 3 Not Voted = 14 Richard E. Neal voted Yes. House Roll Call Vote: 37 Description: Ivanpah Valley Airport Public Lands Transfer Act Date: 3/9/00 Bill: H.R.1695 Action: On Passage Result: PASSED Yea = 420 Nay = 1 Not Voted = 13 Richard E. Neal voted Yes. House Roll Call Vote: 38 Description: Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3081 and H.R. 3846 Date: 3/9/00 Bill: H RES 434 Action: On Ordering Previous Question on Resolution as Amended Result: PASSED Yea = 216 Nay = 208 Not Voted = 10 Richard E. Neal voted No. House Roll Call Vote: 39 Description: Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3081 and H.R. 3846 Date: 3/9/00 Bill: H RES 434 Action: On Agreeing to the Resolution as Amended Result: PASSED Yea = 214 Nay = 211 Not Voted = 10 Richard E. Neal voted No. House Roll Call Vote: 40 Description: Wage and Employment Growth Act Date: 3/9/00 Bill: H.R.3081 Action: On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Result: failed Yea = 207 Nay = 218 Not Voted = 9 Richard E. Neal voted Yes. House Roll Call Vote: 41 Description: Wage and Employment Growth Act Date: 3/9/00 Bill: H.R.3081 Action: On Passage Result: PASSED Yea = 257 Nay = 169 Not Voted = 9 Richard E. Neal voted No. House Roll Call Vote: 42 Description: To Amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to Increase the Minimum Wage, and for other purposes Date: 3/9/00 Bill: H.R.3846 Action: Will The House Now Consider The Bill Result: PASSED Yea = 274 Nay = 141 Not Voted = 19 Richard E. Neal voted Yes. House Roll Call Vote: 43 Description: Traficant of Ohio Amendment Date: 3/9/00 Bill: H.R.3846 Action: On Agreeing to the Amendment Result: failed Yea = 246 Nay = 179 Not Voted = 9 Richard E. Neal voted Yes. House Roll Call Vote: 44 Description: To Amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to Increase the Minimum Wage, and for other purposes Date: 3/9/00 Bill: H.R.3846 Action: On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Result: failed Yea = 23 Nay = 181 Not Voted = 243 Richard E. Neal voted No. House Roll Call Vote: 45 Description: To Amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to Increase the Minimum Wage, and for other purposes Date: 3/9/00 Bill: H.R.3846 Action: On Passage Result: PASSED Yea = 282 Nay = 143 Not Voted = 9 Richard E. Neal voted Yes. U.S. Senate Send email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Senate Vote Number: 35 Description: Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 1000 Date: 3/8/00 Bill: H.R.1000 Action: Result: PASSED Yea = 82 Nay = 17 Not Voted = 1 Edward M. Kennedy voted Yes. John F. Kerry voted Yes. Senate Vote Number: 33Description: S. 1134, as amendedDate: 3/2/00 Bill: S.1134Action: Result: failedYea = 61 Nay = 37 Not Voted = 2Edward M. Kennedy voted No. John F. Kerry voted No. Senate Vote Number: 32Description: Durbin Amendment No. 2879Date: 3/2/00 Bill: S.1134Action: Result: PASSEDYea = 91 Nay = 7 Not Voted = 2Edward M. Kennedy voted Yes. John F. Kerry voted Yes. Senate Vote Number: 31Description: Feinstein Amendment No. 2876Date: 3/2/00 Bill: S.1134Action: Result: failedYea = 30 Nay = 68 Not Voted = 2Edward M. Kennedy voted No. John F. Kerry voted No. Once-solid South may be major battleground in presidential race George W. Bush is a big favorite in the Southern states, but Al Gore is hoping to carve off some of them and improve his chances of winning the White House. http://www.votenet.com/today/story/03_15story10.htmlRemaining Presidential candidates scramble to claim "Reformer" titleVice President Al Gore says he's learned from his campaign finance mistakes and wants to rid the nation of big-money politics. George W. Bush calls himself a ``reformer with results.'' Pat Buchanan insists he is the truest reformer of all. http://www.votenet.com/today/story/03_15story1.htmlArkansas Governor questions Mrs. Clinton's run for Senate Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee predicted Monday that Hillary Rodham Clinton will have a hard time winning her campaign for a Senate seat from New York. http://www.votenet.com/today/story/03_15story11.htmlHome states of Bush and Gore vote in presidential race With the presidential nominations all but decided, George W. Bush and Al Gore basked in the glory of their home states today as voters in Texas, Tennessee and four other Southern states went to the polls for primary elections. http://www.votenet.com/today/story/03_15story2.htmlNader predicts he will qualify for ballots in 50 states Consumer advocate and Green Party presidential candidate Ralph Nader predicted Monday that he will qualify for the November ballot in all 50 states. http://www.votenet.com/today/story/03_15story12.htmlBob Jones controversy spreads to congressional races The Bob Jones University controversy that dominated much of the Republican presidential primary campaign is bubbling over into congressional races. http://www.votenet.com/today/story/03_15story3.htmlAdministration to make China trade text available Supporters of legislation to implement an accord opening trade barriers between China and the United States are hoping the law will be easier to sell with release of the text of the landmark agreement. http://www.votenet.com/today/story/03_15story4.htmlCohen gets look at obstacles to finding missing U.S. servicemen Peering into a mud hole six feet deep, surrounded by rice paddies, Defense Secretary William Cohen saw for himself the heroic efforts _ and possibly the futility _ of America's quest to return home the remains of 2,000 servicemen still missing from the Vietnam War. http://www.votenet.com/today/story/03_15story5.htmlPataki proposes opening New York's GOP primary ballot Stung by accusations that he had tried to stack the deck in New York's primary for George W. Bush, Gov. George Pataki is proposing to make things more open next time around. http://www.votenet.com/today/story/03_15story6.htmlSenate candidate behind bars as Texans prepare to vote Bobby Wightman-Cervantes, seeking the Democratic nomination to take on Texas Republican Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, won't be out glad-handing voters or passing out campaign leaflets at polling places during Tuesday's primary. He's in jail. http://www.votenet.com/today/story/03_15story7.htmlAP content Copyright (c) 1999 The Associated Press*************************Copyright 1999 Netivation, Inc. All rights reserved. CapitolWatch News services are for personal use only. Commercialuse or distribution in any form, printed or electronic,requires prior written consent of Netivation, Inc.*************************Contact Votenet Today Customer Servicehttp://www.votenet.com/today/contactus.htmlor E-mail Votenet Today Customer Servicemailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] **COPYRIGHT NOTICE** In accordance with Title 17 U. S. 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