The Starboard Side

Mysteries of #Gravity: Why anyone is impressed with a zero-G film 45 years after being impressed with "2001:A Space Odyssey"

The FAST AND FURIOUS star, Von Diesel is regretting his decision not to head liberal legislation.

Democrats highly fond of applause, and finally, the Haiti bill passes.

Wide support for aid for our tragically unfortunate neighbors in Haiti. #haiti #staystrong

@NotMikeCrapo disgruntled by bipartisanship?

Sen. Menendez says act for Pakistani women heavily ties to strategic geopolitical friendship with Pakistan.

Amendment to the amendment: "VIN DIESEL." And in a turn of events, the original amendment is germane, passes.

Eye-rolling on the right side of the aisle. Republicans suddenly not in support of Ford 150s?

Malaria Bill on the floor... Debate turns too fast and too furious.

BREAKING: Twitter proves too amusing, roll call vote halts for tweet breaks.

@pitzfeed Beer not yet opened... @NotSenFranken not a fan of St. Pauli Girls?

Mild excitement from the right for passage of the SMART Act, better than nothing.

Key players in helping Native American schools receive the aid they need: @MariaCantwellNO, Sen. Thune.

Significant legislation so far covers immigration policy, secure rural schools, Native American aid.

"Debate" on SMART Act concludes, Durbin-Grassley amendment now on the floor.

From the White House: "@FAKEsec_jacklew: @starboardcmc I believe they are 'called' undocumented immigrants."

Sens. Grassley, Cornyn, and Coburn press release in support of SMART Act from earlier today: docs.google.com/file/d/1nzStPq… #CmontSim

"This is Team America" -@NotSenKlobuchar

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