Brink

On 12/15/2023 at 1:36 PM, Steven Andrews said:

I know this would largely be a Dept. of Education "thing", but could we start preparing Title VI complaints vs schools that refused to crack down on the anti-Israel/pro-Hamas student activity?  Harvard comes to mind, as does Cooper Union (the "library incident").  Education might need to fire off a "Dear Asshole Colleague" letter to lay pipe, but I think we could begin moving on this front.

Larry P. Arnn, Secretary of Education: Yes, we can, Mr. Attorney General. In fact, I would encourage it. As we all know, attacks on Jewish students are a form of disorderly and obscene speech. 

Here is how the Title VI investigative process would go against any schools:

We can file Title VI complaints against selected schools. We ((OOC: you all)) would be responsible for selecting the schools in this case. While filing the complaint, we can decide if we want to go to mediation first or not. The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) here at the Department of Education then determines if the accused party wants to resolve the issue, and a Rapid Resolution Process may happen if they're willing to act. As soon as the paperwork is filed, regardless of any mediation, the investigation is announced to the media.

If it goes to a full scale investigation, it can last up to 180 days or longer, if an extension is required. There is then a negotiation period lasting 90 days for a proposed resolution agreement, with no extensions allowed. If the school doesn't agree within this time, OCR issues an Impasse Letter, which would be a warning of impending enforcement action.

If the recipient still doesn't comply within 10 days, OCR may take enforcement action, either through administrative proceedings or referral to the Department of Justice for judicial proceedings.

If a resolution agreement isn't followed, OCR issues a Letter of Impending Enforcement Action and initiates enforcement measures.

This is a high level summary of the process, so if you have any questions, please feel free to ask them.

((OOC Note: Real life investigations started in 2023, however, since they were not completed we are suspending reality there and pretending those didn't start for the purposes of the scenario. This lets you all have the freedom to start whatever you want.))

8 hours ago, Jack said:

@Brink and @SWMissourian I would like to speak with the Department of Education on the best steps forward in protecting Jewish students on college campuses. The DOJ will be included in this. @Steven Andrews

Been discussing how this would go with the AB, haven't forgotten Andrews's post in the EEOB. Hopefully should have something soon

3 hours ago, Steven Andrews said:

Alright.  When it comes time for budgeting, let's see if we can't get language added to the relevant budget bill to create an additional block of immigration judges.  Can we overhaul those presumptions for asylum cases under the fairly broad existing discretionary room that immigration law gives the executive, or does that need specific legislation?

If the President is amenable, I'd like to see if we could reach out to President Sheinbaum and work out a subject-specific treaty on extraditions relating to human trafficking, and probably drug smuggling as well since those two items are often interchangeable and involve the same groups.  It might be worth seeing if they would like us to park some of the drug kingpins at ADX Florence or somewhere else, since I know those create a security problem in their prisons...but I also realize that there are other political considerations, so if they're not interested this can easily go by the wayside.

Related to that, what would we need to do to replicate the 41-bis regime for members of MS-13 and similar gangs who are in for long-ish sentences?  I know this isn't border-specific, but again this stuff all gets entangled and disrupting these gangs has to be part of the border solution.

Lisa Monaco, Deputy Attorney General: We certainly can overhaul those presumptions. We would just need an executive order from the President stating those overhauls. 

We also believe that replicating the 41-bis regime would be something that could be done via Executive Order. However, if you all would prefer, that could be something that is done by Congress.

Q1, 2025

Artificial Intelligence Coming to Federal Prisons Soon

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has announced plans to use artificial intelligence technology within its 122 institutions across the United States.

BOP has stated four areas in which they will focus their artificial intelligence use: Inmate Classification and Monitoring, Biometric Identification, Automated Inmate Management, and Contraband Detection. The Bureau has been exploring these possibilities for the last several months.

This comes as the BOP is under immense pressure and stress.

Overtime expenditures, without adjusting for inflation, have increased 138 percent since 2015.

Staff suicides are also in an “above average” status at eight institutions (map)

Tied directly into both of these issues are staffing issues in the federal prison system. The reliability of statistics on these staffing issues have not been sufficient enough for the Office of Personnel Management to feel compelled to give extra hiring authority to the agency.

Recent exit survey results from the agency showed that 63% of departing employees said their pay level was an important factor in leaving; 55% reported insufficient resources to perform their job properly; 51% reported that there was a lack of access to developmental opportunities; and 49% reported they had experienced job-related stress that led them to leave.

Additionally, 12 percent of separating employees who completed the survey specifically mentioned staffing-related challenges as a contributing factor for their separation.

"Staffing shortages are turning our institution into an increasingly dangerous environment,” one anonymous staffer said, “It's disheartening to see dedicated professionals forced to make tough choices, and I know I would have stayed if only we had the necessary support."

BOP Director Colette S. Peters told reporters that using artificial intelligence is a necessity with the current state of the agency.

"In the face of staffing challenges and the complexities of modern prison management, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI is crucial,” Peters said. “Our commitment to safety demands innovative solutions. Embracing AI empowers us to ultimately create a safer and more effective correctional environment for both staff and inmates."

The National President of the Council of Prison Locals C-33, the biggest union of federal prison guards, Brandy Moore-White urged caution.

"While we acknowledge the potential benefits of integrating AI into our prison operations, our primary concern remains the safety and well-being of our dedicated prison guards,” Moore-White said in a statement. “We appreciate the Bureau involving us in this process so far and we continue to urge a collaborative approach, ensuring that AI supplements, rather than replaces, the vital role our guards play. With proper training, support, and ongoing communication, we believe AI can enhance our capabilities and contribute to a safer environment for all."

The Bureau is expected to implement these AI technologies in the next 30-60 days at prisons all across the country.

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The Federal Bureau of Prisons is going to announce ((OOC: today)) that they will be utilizing AI in four areas: Inmate Classification and Monitoring, Biometric Identification, Automated Inmate Management, and Contraband Detection. They've been exploring this option for about a year. This will not make any current agency staff redundant. NO ACTION, JUST INFORMATION.

The Department of Transportation has begun work on a rule that would treat liquified natural gas the same as other cryogenic liquids and permit it to be transported in rail tank cars, per Executive Order #002. NO ACTION, JUST INFORMATION.

Kevin McAllenan, Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection: For the record, Mexico's new president is Claudia Sheinbaum.

20 hours ago, Steven Andrews said:

I'd like to ask if there are any updates on the situation at the Mexican border.  I know we have the emergency declaration in place, so there's that.

One thing I would like to do is get extra lawyers working to process cases more quickly.  If we could get additional immigration judges, that'd be nice, but unless the President objects I'd like to start limiting the number of cases where we try to tag-and-release folks.  I'd also like to see if we can't get something drafted to say that folks with felony-equivalent criminal records from certain countries where the offenses aren't political (e.g. not Venezuela) are presumptively ineligible to apply for asylum (so we can kick them right back out).

I'd also like to take steps to more aggressively target coyotes/human traffickers.  Can we pursue them for negligent homicide for anyone who dies in the desert (presuming we can tag them to a certain group of folks crossing the border)?

Would it be possible to get an agreement with Mexico to deploy drones in the vicinity of the border on their side so as to be able to plan to intercept folks immediately at the border?  I think for this latter point we could make a valid humanitarian case - folks making a long crossing are at a non-trivial risk of dehydration, particularly in the summer months.

((OOC Note: please see the earlier posts in this thread for those updates))

Lisa Monaco, Deputy Attorney General: What exactly do you mean by extra lawyers? Unfortunately, Mr. Attorney General, Congress has to authorize additional immigration judges.  

We could attempt to pursue them for negligent homicide, but of course many of the smugglers/traffickers are Mexican citizens and do not cross the border. So this would require use of the extradition system, which extraditions under are the exception, not the norm. American citizens make up most of the extraditions that are actually done.

There is the option of Article 4 prosecutions, which traditionally are used by state prosecutors to request that a criminal be arrested and prosecuted in Mexico. Article 4 is normally used in cases of murder, kidnaping, and rape, then they tack on extra charges on top of that. However, federal prosecutions would be subject to international treaty, which means we do not have that option at the federal level.

Kevin McAleenan, Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection: I would think attempting to set up an agreement like that is possible with Mexico, yes. Mexico does have a new President, so we are unaware at this moment if she would be amicable to agreement on this topic. However, the issue of gotaways would likely still exist, even if Mexico deployed drones on their side of the border.

From time to time, things will happen in the federal government that the White House may want to be aware of. These are mostly just for informational purposes. Things that are for action by the White House will be notated in these briefings and/or a separate thread will be created.

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President Leah Ross Unveils Controversial Cabinet Picks, Sparks Outcry from Democrats

President Leah Ross (R-Florida) has selected the people who will serve in her cabinet.

Ross’s communications team, when releasing the original, preliminary list from before the inauguration, spoke glowingly of it.

“The President-elect's cabinet is one of the most highly qualified, diverse, and conservative cabinets of any president in the history of America,” her team stated in a press release. “President-elect Ross and her team spent hours going through the merits of each person put in front of them and made wise decisions of who would be the best partner for the President-elect as she serves as the head of the unitary executive, and who would best represent the will of the people in our nation's government. The President-elect is happy with her cabinet choices and asks Congress for a quick and smooth confirmation process.”

However, Democrats were quick to disagree with this assessment. 

“The cabinet put forward by President-elect Ross is a clear indication that this President is more beholden to Steve Bannon and Alex Jones than she is to the American People who elected her,” Senate Minority Whip Janice Kamaka (D-Hawaii) said. “It's a damn shame, though unsurprising, but one that makes this job [Senate Minority Whip] all the more important. We will remain vigilant and hold this administration accountable, just as the American People would expect of us.”

However, the Administration had at least one change of heart as when the final list was revealed, a prominent name was missing.

Allen West, who had been nominated as Director of the FBI, was replaced with Wan J. Kim. 

Senator and former Democratic presidential candidate Tim Karem-Adeyemi was very adamant in his opposition to West. He specifically called out West floating the idea of “law-abiding states” seceding from the United States while West was Chairman of the Texas Republican Party.

“The Republican Party cannot tell you why Secessionist West is a great candidate for FBI Director just like they can’t tell you why they continue to push QAnon and other quack theories,” Karem-Adeyemi posted on X.

However, the replacement of West also rankled some conservatives.

“[President Ross] can't start giving into the woke crowd or her entire Presidency will be a bad Bud Light commercial," Dana Loesch said.

Only the renomination of Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has gotten wide support from Democrats.

"There is not one person on her [President Ross’s] nomination list I would vote to confirm - other than Vivek Murthy,” DNC Chairman Jon Krol (of New York) said. “The Surgeon General has done tremendous work on distributing Covid-19 vaccines, cannabis reform, breaking the stigma of mental health, ending gun violence, and addressing social media's negative affects on minors."

When asked about the decision, White House Press Secretary Dana White said it was an example of the Ross Administration’s “commitment to bipartisanship”.

Democrats have successfully brought down the overall approval rating of the Ross cabinet selections, according to polls of likely voters. 

45.69% of those surveyed had an overall negative opinion of the Ross cabinet selections, 35.31% had a positive opinion, and 19% had no opinion or were undecided.

Most Democrats, a majority of Independents, and a small, but loud contingent of Republican voters who affiliate with MAGA all contributed to the negative opinion. 

“Democrats were looking to see what sticks in their early attacks by going after a lot of these nominees, but look, there was so much negative about them that the strategy has prevailed for now,” political analyst Rosanne Huffman said. “Will Americans care about this in three months? Absolutely not. But the Democrats have the people’s attention at the moment.”

Now Democrats will have three names to focus their energy on, these are the only ones who remain to be confirmed, and it is expected they will be a big fight for the Ross White House to get through.

Those left to be confirmed are David Perdue to be Secretary of the Treasury, Carly Fiorina to be Secretary of Labor, and Mayra Flores to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Democrats already seem to be honing in their attacks on Flores.

“Mayra Flores has no scientific or management credentials, and during her brief tenure in Congress spent more time tweeting about QAnon than legislating,” Senator Naomi Wolfe (D-Georgia) posted on X. “She is not a fit leader for the EPA and moderate Republicans should reject this shameless attempt to undermine an important federal agency.”

Flores was the first female Mexican-born member of the U.S. House of Representatives. She won the special election for Texas’s 34th Congressional District on June 14, 2022 before then being voted out of office effective January 3, 2023, marking less than a full term for her in the House.

Flores signed a letter along with many of her Republican colleagues opposing proposed revisions to the requirements on Atrazine by the EPA in 2022. Atrazine is a widely used herbicide that is used in agricultural production.

Perdue has faced accusations of committing insider trading, which Wolfe was also quick to point on X.

“Georgia voters kicked Perdue out,” Wolfe posted. “Now Leah Ross is letting him back in. How can someone who tried to use his position to influence his own stock portfolio now be put in charge of the nation's finances?”

Senate Republicans have been mostly silent except for on X, where Senator Daniel Hunt (R-Alabama) has been staunchly in support of the nominees.

“All I hear is a bunch of haters who are mad they didn’t get what they wanted,” Hunt posted.

Carly Fiorina is the former CEO of Hewlett-Packard and ran for President in the 2016 election that Donald Trump won.

Lisa Monaco, Acting Attorney General: Madam President, you requested a briefing on the status of border wall funding. We are here to provide that for you today along with a little more.

In 2023, the little bit of border wall funding left from the Trump Administration was expended. This was required by statute. The Biden Administration attempted to get Congress to redirect the money to other areas, but this effort was unsuccessful. 

The funds left were only enough to construct roughly 20 miles of border fence in Texas. 

Please see the tablet device in front of you for a detailed map of where the border wall is and is not.

Your Tablet Device

((OOC Note: this may not be 100% accurate, but it is what we will go with for simplicity’s sake, and I would say at least 98% of what is actually walled is there, even if the types may be inaccurate in places))

As you may notice, in the legend for the border wall itself, there are five categories it is broken down into.

On several of the monitors in the room, you can see the various types of fence and what they roughly look like. I will note that it’s not necessarily consistent. As an example, some types of pedestrian fence look different than others, but they are all made roughly the same and look roughly the same.

The final one, which is not pictured, is the chain link fence, which I hope we shouldn’t have to provide you with an example of. Laughs. As you can see however, the wall is far from complete, and in many places calling it a wall would be quite charitable.

I will now bring in the commissioner of the CBP to discuss recent border challenges.

Troy A. Miller, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection: Hello, Madam President. The southern border continues to have large numbers of immigrants crossing it. 2024 will go down with roughly two million having crossed the border. This is done from the record year of 2022, but it is still a large number.

As you would expect, the cartels and smuggling groups are taking advantage of the wall’s existence. One of the latest issues we have seen is them literally taking power tools to cut through our pedestrian fence and allow people to get through, or themselves in the case of drug runners and cartel members. 

We are working within the framework and our 16,654 Border Patrol agents at the border to apprehend individuals illegally crossing the border between the legal border crossings. We also have 7,816 Field Operations Officers who manage people and goods entering and leaving the country at the 50 border crossings.

Unfortunately, even with having so many officers, “gotaways” still occur. A gotaway refers to when cameras or sensors detect migrants crossing the border, but no one is found, or no agents are available to respond.

Due to recent developments at the border, Border Patrol has had to focus much more of our efforts on processing of non-citizen migrants than deterring or apprehending individuals that have made an illegal entry into the United States.

Lisa Monaco, Acting Attorney General: We also noticed that you issued an executive order on the situation at the border. What is your intention with the order? The Trump Administration used that executive order and others to do multiple things, some of which were disputed in the courts.

I hope this is a good start for you Madam President. If you or any of the others present have questions, we will happily take them.

2024 State Ballot Measure Results

Alaskan Voters Opt to Revert: Election System Changes Overturned

Alaskans have decided at the ballot box to eliminate the state's top-four open primary system and ranked choice for general elections.

The measure to eliminate them passed with a 51.85% to 48.15% margin.

This result is not too dissimilar to when voters enacted the changes in 2020 with a 50.55%-49.45% margin. 

There is no limit on when ballot measures can be re-considered in Alaska, so there is some possibility this issue could continue to ping pong in the coming years.

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2024 Arizona Elections: Voters approve ballot measures on abortion and adding a fee for criminals

In a closely watched series of ballot initiatives, Arizona voters approved a $20 fee on every criminal offense conviction to establish a fund supporting the families of first responders killed in the line of duty by a decisive margin of 57.59% to 42.41%.

This initiative aims to provide a substantial $250,000 benefit to the families of fallen first responders, recognizing and honoring their sacrifice. 

In a more closely contested measure, Arizona has also enshrined the fundamental right to abortion, specifying that the state may not interfere before the point of fetal viability at 24 weeks, with a slim majority of 50.34% in favor and 49.66% against.

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California Raises Minimum Wage to $18 and Establishes Pandemic Prevention Institute

California has continued to embrace progressive economic policies and public health measures by decisively approving two key proposals.

The state's voters overwhelmingly supported raising the minimum wage to $18 per hour by 2025, with a resounding 59.1% in favor and 40.9% against. Supporters say this move will address concerns about income inequality.

Additionally, California residents have endorsed a 0.75% increase in income tax for the next decade, coupled with the creation of the California Pandemic Early Detection and Prevention Institute, by a significant margin of 61.3% to 38.7%.

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Voters in Colorado Reject Measure to Prohibit Abortions

In a significant decision reflecting the shifting values of the state, Colorado voters have rejected a ballot initiative that sought to define a "living human child" as a human being from the moment of conception, aiming to prohibit abortion while establishing enforcement measures and penalties.

The initiative faced staunch opposition, with 59.39% of voters casting their ballots against it, as opposed to the 40.61% who supported the measure. 

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No-Excuse Absentee Voting Approved by Connecticut Voters

Connecticut voters have expanded voting access by approving a ballot initiative that authorizes the state legislature to enact laws allowing no-excuse absentee voting.

With an impressive 84.04% of voters in favor and a mere 15.96% opposed, this marks the most supported (by percentage) ballot measure that voters of any state have approved this year.

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Florida Divided: Abortion Rights Initiative Falls Short, Marijuana Legalization Prevails

In a closely watched electoral outcome, Florida has witnessed a mixed response to key ballot initiatives, with one proposal falling short of the required 60% threshold while the other barely surpasses it.

The first initiative, seeking to establish comprehensive protections for abortion rights by prohibiting laws that hinder or penalize abortion before viability or when deemed necessary for the patient's health by a healthcare provider, received 53.2% support, falling short of the 60% threshold required.

Meanwhile, voters have approved the legalization of marijuana for recreational use, with an impressive 61.26% in favor and 38.74% against. This sets the stage for the state's entry into the growing number of jurisdictions embracing a more permissive approach to cannabis use.

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Iowa Voters Pass Initiative Clarifying Abortion Rights and Funding in State Constitution

Iowa voters have approved a ballot initiative with 55.22% in favor, stating that the state constitution does not confer a right to abortion nor mandate the allocation of funds for abortion services.

Ballot measures in the Hawkeye State require a simple majority to be enacted.

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Maine voters approve Pine Tree state flag

In a historic move, Maine residents have decided to change the state flag, ushering in a new era of symbolism and identity for the state.

The current flag, that includes the Maine coat of arms featured on a blue background, is being replaced with a new flag that is a modernized version of the Pine Tree flag from the early 1900s.

The change was narrowly approved by voters with a 52.92 to 47.08 margin. 

Supporters of the change argued that the current flag with the blue background and the state coat of arms "looks very similar to many other state flags". Another supporter brought up that the flag "looks like a second-grader could draw it, but that’s part of the appeal. Anyone can draw it."

Critics of the proposal said they appreciated the blue background, that it goes back to Civil War significance to have the flag include it.

This issue was divided in bipartisan way, with Democrats and Republicans on both sides of the issue.

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Maryland Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Constitutional Right to Reproductive Freedom

Maryland residents have voted decisively, with 71.76% in favor, to establish a right to reproductive freedom in the state constitution, while 28.24% opposed the initiative.

Advocates of the measure contend that it reinforces individuals' autonomy over their reproductive choices. Opponents, however, argue that the constitutional amendment may provoke legal and ethical debates surrounding issues like abortion.

However, the result reflects a significant consensus among Maryland voters.

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New York Approves Constitutional Amendment Strengthening Anti-Discrimination Protections

New York voters have expressed their stance on inclusivity and anti-discrimination measures by approving a ballot initiative that adds language to the state constitution, explicitly prohibiting the denial of rights to individuals based on various factors.

The initiative secured approval with 59.33% in favor, while 40.67% were opposed.

The added provisions aim to address discrimination based on ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or reproductive status. 

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Critics Emphasize Historical Context, LGBTQ+ Advocates Express Disappointment as South Dakota Constitutional Amendment Fails

Voters have chosen not to amend the constitution to replace male pronouns with gender-neutral terms or titles.

The proposal, which sought to make the state constitution more inclusive, faced opposition with 65.16% of voters against and 34.84% in favor.

Critics successfully argued that maintaining traditional language in the constitution is essential for preserving historical context. They also took aim at the words "gender-neutral" being in the amendment text that made it to the ballot.

LGBTQ+ rights advocates in the state expressed disappointment at the missed opportunity for a more gender-inclusive constitutional framework. 

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Potential alternative final lines now that the ad has changed

NARRATOR: "A Republican vote is a vote to adjourn. Vote for the Party that will work day in and day out to grow our economy, create good-paying jobs, and continue to move our country forward. Vote for your local Democratic candidate!"

NARRATOR: "A Republican vote is a vote to adjourn. Don't vote for the party that will pass the buck and kick the can down the road. Vote for your local Democratic candidate!"

C-SPAN clip of Representative Chip Roy (R-Texas) plays

ROY: "One thing. I want my Republican colleagues to give me one thing. One. That I can go campaign on and say we did..."

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ROY: "One!"

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ROY: "Anybody sitting in the complex, if you want to come down to the floor and come explain to me, one material, meaningful, significant thing the Republican majority has done"

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NARRATOR: "Don't vote for the party with no ideas. Vote for the Party that is working day in and day out to grow our economy, create good-paying jobs, and continue to move our country forward. Vote for your local Democratic candidate!"

California

C-SPAN clip of Representative Chip Roy (R-Texas) plays

ROY: "One thing. I want my Republican colleagues to give me one thing. One. That I can go campaign on and say we did..."

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ROY: "One!"

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Tabor condemns proposal to revive the House Un-American Activities Committee

Tabor speaks to reporters about the proposal to revive HUAC.

Today, Senator Catherine Tabor (D-Minnesota) is condemning the recent suggestion made by Republican presidential candidate Brandon Ewing (R-Texas) that the House Un-American Activities Committee should be revived.

"I saw the tweet Ewing posted on the subject and at first thought maybe he was just grandstanding politically," Tabor told reporters in the capitol complex. "I'm not entirely sure he isn't still grandstanding, but it's time for someone to speak up. I'm really not sure how he thinks he can bring that back, considering he is running for President, not the most right wing House district in America."

Tabor also referred to the proposal as a "clear and present danger".

"America is so divided between left and right and the left and the right seem to be expanding further in both directions," Tabor said. "Let me be clear: bringing back HUAC would be a clear and present danger to the U.S. constitution and everything we stand for. We can disagree on the issues without acting like total pricks about it. It was done before Senator McCarthy and it has been done since Senator McCarthy."

Tabor asks that her Republican and Democratic colleagues stand up against this proposal that would tear the country even further apart.

Welcome to the press site for the Office of Senator Catherine Tabor (D-Minnesota)!

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LOA today (maybe through tomorrow morning as well)

Would the intent of the amendment also be to allow whips to be removed at the discretion of the Leader?

I'm fine with Ryan and Acton. I'll defer to Tuna on Aftab and Cranley. Connie Schultz being married to Sherrod Brown is a concern for me.