It's Martin Luther King Day!
What are you doing today to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? Given his fights for civil rights and against war and poverty, there's a lot to choose from. Check out today's Your Turn and tell us how you are spending this national holiday.
You can also check out what lawmakers have to say on this important day in today's What They're Saying.
On the Radar
That false alarm in Hawaii over the weekend. What happened? And what will happen as a result? Check out our article today to get all the important details.
Under the Radar
Once both Houses of Congress come back tomorrow, it won't stay under the radar for long. Congress has mere days to avert a government shutdown (again) and come to agreements on DACA and CHIP. Then there's that whole warrantless surveillance business. Talk about under the radar! Check out This Week In Congress for the lowdown on all the important things coming for both chambers before Friday.
And if you're real government wonks like us, check out our Committee Watch. So many conversations are happening, and you should be a part of them. Tell your reps what you think on the issues that matter to you!
Your Gov at a Glance 👀
The White House: President Trump in FL & DC
- The president will be traveling back to the White House from Palm Beach, FL.
The House of Representatives: Out
- The House returns Tuesday January 16th.
The Senate: Out
- The Senate returns Tuesday January 16th.
We hope it was an inspiring day, Countable folk, and that every day you are getting out there and fighting the good fight for those things you believe in.
— Asha Sanaker
Talk to Andrea Seabrook, Managing Editor, via email, andrea [at] countable.us, or on twitter, @RadioBabe. And don’t forget to keep in touch @Countable.
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