News as I see it 1/17

   The House is considering new regulations regarding representatives' relationships with lobbyists.
Among the changes ... under consideration are ones that would ban House members from accepting free travel and meals from lobbyists and toughening a ban on gifts from them.
Duh.. oh but what will the adult entertainment industry do now? No more dildos in the mail I suppose.

Attack and counterattack — Washington's election-year war of words has begun.
   Oh is it an election year thing? I thought that was all the time. Like a 24/7 porn channel, there's never any real plot and it just keeps going.

   A proposed anti-gay marriage amendment is moving right along in PA.
The proposed amendment may come in conflict with provisions already in the Pennsylvania constitution.
Article I calls for equal treatment.
   Aw c'mon. How many states have overlooked that little hypocracy already? Equal treatment on paper is different from equal treatment in person, right?

(sources: Republicans propose Congress ethics reforms; Washington's war of words heats up; Gay Marriage Ban Gains Momentum In Pennsylvania)