John Heckenlively
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So You Wanna Be a Delegate
New Mexico Primary: June 2, 2020 Elected Delegates: 29 District Level: 19 At Large: 6 PLEO: 4 Step 1: File a declaration of candidacy with the New Mexico Democratic Party, 300 Central Avenue SW, Albuquerque NM 87102. The deadline for filing is May 13, 2020. Forms will be available on March 1 on the party website.
By John Heckenlively5 years ago in The Swamp
Bryan Watch: Sept II
Fairly slow week for Congress this second week back. There were only ten votes this week. The National Defense Authorization Act (the budget for the Pentagon) is currently in conference between the House and Senate to resolve differences. A motion to close portions of the conference (end debate on parts of the bills everyone agreed on) passed 407 to 4 (RC 532, Sep 17). The four dissenters were Justin Amish (MI) and Tom Massie (KY) from the conservative side and Earl Blumenauer (OR) and Rashida Tlaib (MI) from the liberal side.
By John Heckenlively5 years ago in The Swamp
Who Is John Ratcliffe?
With Dan Coats leaving as Director of National Intelligence, the Trump administration is suggesting replacing him with Texas congressman John Ratcliffe. Elected in 2014, Ratcliffe represents the 4th District, which consists of the counties directly northeast of Dallas. Here are how some leading political organizations have ranked Ratcliffe based on his four years in Congress.
By John Heckenlively5 years ago in The Swamp
Bryan Watch: July 15-18
Let’s start out with the obvious vote of the week: Rep. Green’s attempt to impeach President Trump, which was tabled on a vote of 332 to 95. While a short term loss, there were some key votes in favor. Critically, the members of the House Judiciary Committee voted 16 to 8 against tabling. Whether this was because they wanted the issue in their committee or they genuinely felt Trump merited impeachment, it indicates there is a consensus on Judiciary that impeachment hearings are warranted. Key “No” votes include Chairman Jerrold Nadler and Vice Chair Marcia Scanlon.
By John Heckenlively5 years ago in The Swamp
Bryan Watch: July 9-11
Big week for Representative Steil as his first bill passed the House of Representatives. It was HR 3050, the Expanding Investment in Small Businesses Act. The purpose of the bill is to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study of the 10 per centum threshold limitation applicable to the definition of a diversified company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. (RC 432, July 9)
By John Heckenlively5 years ago in The Swamp