http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/congress-unproductive-s440.jpgSen. Smith writes about how Republicans are using constitutional changes to get around the Governor’s veto pen.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/identity-theft3-s440.jpgSenator Smith outlines the most common consumer complaints from DATCP and reinforces the importance of protecting personal information from professional scammers.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/mike-gallagher-gty-s444.jpgGallagher was one of three Republican members in the House who went against their party last week, voting against the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Fred Risser, 93, is the longest serving state or national legislator in the country’s history, leaves office January 4.