This December 2010 ASL news video explains the political battle over the expiring Bush-era tax cuts and the struggle to renew unemployment benefits during the Great Recession. Congress was split: Democrats wanted to extend tax cuts only for the middle class, while Republicans insisted on extending them for everyone, including the wealthy. Senate filibusters blocked Democratic bills twice, and unemployment...
Turkey Cooking with Val
Val shares a funny Thanksgiving cooking adventure when she rushed to prepare a turkey, only to discover she had cooked it upside down! This lighthearted story reminds us all to slow down, double-check, and laugh at our kitchen mishaps. #TurkeyCooking #ThanksgivingFails #CookingStory #HolidayCooking #ASLStories...
Government Shutdown Drags On – October 14, 2013
This video was created in 2013, but the terms and concepts apply during any federal government shutdown. This historical video explains the events surrounding the U.S. government shutdown that began on October 1. With Congress unable to agree on a budget or debt ceiling increase, federal agencies closed, workers were furloughed, and national parks and museums shut down. The deadlock...
