Well, well, some more information to peruse in our spare time. The Congressional Record. Not only that, they included a Snip Tool image. Oh I sooo love the Snip Tool images. :) ...
We're on our way to having Congressional information in an easier to find format. Congressional people may have some trouble explaining how or why they've done something now. Or they can bask in the glow of the record...whichever fits. :) So, if you want to find out if Your Representative or Senator can really be an orator & make substantially Smart speeches or address Intelligent issues in a Rational manner in the US Congress. Here's your chance.
& Yes, it is a Beta...You'll be fine...just help them out with little Snip Tool images whenever you find a glitch. :) We have a few that have some experience with that here on the NV. So Be A Patriot & help them out. It's our Duty.
This is a US Federal Blog & they do have a comment section. Do mind your P's & Q's though. :)
Congressional Record Added to Congress.gov
January 23, 2013
by Andrew Weber
Following the launch of Congress.gov in September 2012, we made minor updates in October and November, and made the transition to the 113th Congress at the beginning of January. Today, our public beta gets a big enhancement with the addition of the Congressional Record.
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The Congressional Record is a substantially verbatim account of remarks made during the proceedings of the House and Senate. It has been published by the Government Printing Office (GPO) since 1873. Before 1873, records of congressional proceedings were kept under various titles: Annals of Congress, Register of Debates and Congressional Globe. These may be found in the Century of Lawmaking collection in American Memory.
Official Reporters and Member offices edit and add text following the proceedings, after which the text of amendments, conference reports, and some bills and resolutions are added. Other materials such as lists of added cosponsors, notices of messages from the President and the other chamber; lists of Presidential nominations; and Résumés of Congressional Activity are also included.
