Policies, Not Politics

After a rough start trying to follow everything related to our four people in Congress, I now follow legislation on specific subjects only - topics I know a little about and therefore genuinely care about legislation that impacts those matters of business.

I also write about legislation introduced or cosponsored by our four south central Pennsylvania legislators: Sen. John Fetterman; Sen. Dave McCormick; Rep. John Joyce; and, Rep. Lloyd Smucker.

I am temporarily disabling links. Consider this the messy spare bedroom where you leave your latest handicraft project spread out. And lock the door when company comes.

Once this is reorganized, I will announce a grand re-opening.

Instead of rage baiting or pumping the CyberVoid with anger and loud opinions, this research attempts to understand what legislation has been proposed, who introduces and cosponsors it, and what's getting passed. Stuff IS getting done. Just not in front of the cameras.

South Central Pennsylvania Legislators

Senator John Fetterman - Prior to March 2, 2026: Contrary to media coverage, Fetterman is a progressive's progressive. He regularly introduces or cosponsors legislation featuring civil rights, women's health and women's rights, LGBTQIA+ rights, labor, and gun control. His primary cause: Labor and unions. Fetterman is also the only politician from south central Pennsylvania who sits on the agriculture committee.
After March 2, 2026: Although Fetterman continues to vote solidly with his Democratic colleagues--if you follow the bills he introduces or cosponsors, you'll see they are NOT Republican--I fear his mental health issues have impaired his judgment. Not a political statement. I'm concerned.
Senator Dave McCormick - Prior to March 2, 2026: Some days, McCormick is a Romney Republican. Working through the legislation he introduces or cosponsors, I occasionally think there's hope. Then when Trump makes a big deal out of something, he backs down. Perhaps he is a Romney Republican after all...
After March 2, 2026: Ever since the appointment of McCormick's wife to Meta's C-Suite, he makes no pretense about being All MAGA All The Time. Disappointing. He appears to be beyond redemption. That said, he and Trump disagree regarding China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. McCormick wants strong sanctions and limited sharing of technology.
Rep. John Joyce - Since John Joyce is an M.D., you would think he would be all over legislation affecting our health. Nope. Doesn't matter whether it's a Republican or a Democratic bill, Joyce is all but invisible on health matters. But if a bill is pro-Christian religion, he's front and center! He does not appear to believe in separation of church and state.
Rep. Lloyd Smucker - Not sure why we are paying this guy. His favorite pastime seems to be making Chamber of Commerce style "remarks" on the House floor, congratulating people in his district on job anniversaries. Very little legislation on his plate.

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