Today in Congress..

[zabet]

Actions in Congress Monday

CONGRESS-ETHICS

Democratic leaders released a package of ethics changes they hope to have through the House and Senate before the beginning of their August recess. Under the bill, senators would have to identify their earmarks publicly two days before a vote. Also, lobbyists and their clients would be prohibited from giving gifts, including meals and tickets, to senators and their staffs. The House added the gift ban in January.

NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND

The head of the House Education Committee wants the No Child Left Behind law changed to allow merit pay for teachers and a new way of judging schools. Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., says the law should pay teachers extra for boosting student achievement. He also says other tests or graduation rates — instead of just math and reading tests — should be considered for judging schools. The House could vote on the legislation in September.

JAPAN SEX SLAVES

The House approved a resolution urging Japan ....

The rest at:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070730/ap_on_go_co/congress_glance;_ylt=Aq8Qd.oBfXNNqrPo7Fjll5M8KbIF