Topic: Ken Buck

4 chapters across the catalog

CAPS
Episode 1224 53:59 - 57:40

1224: CAPS

FISA Act Renewal, Payroll Tax Holiday Debate

Representative Ken Buck of Colorado introduces an amendment to rename the FISA renewal bill to "The Federal Initiative To Spy On Americans Act." Meanwhile, House Democrats led by Nancy Pelosi reject President Trump's proposal for a payroll tax holiday, focusing instead on sick leave and food stamp extensions.

CAPS
Episode 1224 1:18:46 - 1:21:53

1224: CAPS

Silicon Valley Traffic, Spying on Americans Act

The shift to remote work in Silicon Valley has significantly reduced traffic and increased parking availability in the Bay Area. The conversation returns to Representative Ken Buck’s attempt to highlight government surveillance by renaming the FISA bill the "Federal Initiative To Spy On Americans Act."

Golden Bozos
Episode 924 41:00 - 52:11

924: Golden Bozos

Ken Buck, Drain the Swamp, Congressional Dues Scandal

Congressman Ken Buck of Colorado discussed his book "Drain the Swamp" on C-SPAN, revealing a system where members must pay "dues" to the party to secure committee assignments. Buck detailed that seats on influential committees can cost between $450,000 and $1.2 million, forcing representatives to spend significant time fundraising from lobbyists. The hosts describe this practice as a "mob setup" and a major scandal in Washington D.C.