Good News for Fathers in the USA

[Billy]

It is absolutely unprecedented that the 110th Congress of the USA has passed two pro-men resolutions and a pro-father law within a few weeks time. These are scheduled to be effective immediately.


What is most significant is the new law that folks are encouraged to fly the flag on Father's Day. For some men that might not mean a whole lot, but for men like TMOTS, who I know is a father and loves that flag very dearly, it will mean a lot. ~LukeSkyWalker

It appears that some are concerned in Washington DC.
We can only hope this will lead to more positive changes for Fathers in our land.



www.govtrack.us/congress/h2008-367
The H. Con. Res. 138: Supporting National Men's Health Week.
I hope this means they will step up research for mens health issues.


www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/pl110-239
P.L. 110-239, To amend title 4, United States Code, to encourage the display of the flag of the United States on Father's Day.
The Flag flies for mothers day since the 70s. Now they will flag the flag in honor of Fathers too and urge citizens to do the same.


http://www.govtrack.us/congress/h2008-389
Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day.
For those of us who are tired of hearing the incessant negativity about Fathers this is a big deal.

Subject Terms
This bill is related to other bills in these subject areas:
Child development
Children
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Families
Fathers
Parent and child
Special days

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[RedRooster]

Originally Posted by Billy

What is most significant is the new law that folks are encouraged to fly the flag on Father's Day. For some men that might not mean a whole lot, but for men like TMOTS, who I know is a father and loves that flag very dearly, it will mean a lot. ~LukeSkyWalker

www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/pl110-239
P.L. 110-239, To amend title 4, United States Code, to encourage the display of the flag of the United States on Father's Day.
The Flag flies for mothers day since the 70s. Now they will fly the flag in honor of Fathers too and urge citizens to do the same.

Thank you for this great news! I find this bit very interesting, metaphorically speaking. I had no idea this was the case.

[Gunner]

Very interesting. Thanks for the info.

[TERA]

Awesome!

[CaptDMO]

P.L. 110-239, To amend title 4, United States Code, to encourage the display of the flag of the United States on Father's Day.

What kind of "do-nothing" legislation is THAT?
I fly the flag EVERY day.
Congressional Dorks!

[RedRooster]

Originally Posted by CaptDMO

What kind of "do-nothing" legislation is THAT?
I fly the flag EVERY day.
Congressional Dorks!

It has great metaphorical significance. Considering this:

The Flag flies for mothers day since the 70s. Now they will fly the flag in honor of Fathers too and urge citizens to do the same.

But yes, what a stinking waste when it has to be written into legislation to counter other stupid legislation.

[bola]

They throw us a bone and we're happy like a dog that's been kicked and beaten all his life.

[Marx]

Originally Posted by bola

They throw us a bone and we're happy like a dog that's been kicked and beaten all his life.

But nonetheless, it's an important step.