Gun Ownership. The poll, conducted Oct. 13-16, finds that 4 in 10 Americans report they have a gun in their homes, including 30% who say they personally own a gun and 12% who say another member of their household owns it.These results show essentially no change since this question was last asked in 2000.un Ownership. The poll, conducted Oct. 13-16, finds that 4 in 10 Americans report they have a gun in their homes, including 30% who say they personally own a gun and 12% who say another member of their household owns it. These results show essentially no change since this question was last asked in 2000.
Hardly working: Congress in session 126 days next year. Republican House Majority Leader Eric Cantor released the new House calendar for the 113th Congress on Friday, and if you thought the 112th Congress was unproductiveâjust wait. In 2013, the House will be in session for a grand total of 126 days.
Congress has five main functions: lawmaking, representing the people, performing oversight, helping constituents, and educating the public. Lawmaking The primary function of Congress is to pass rules that all Americans must obey, a function called lawmaking. Congress deals in a huge range of matters, from regulating television to passing a federal budget to voting on gun control. Many of the bills considered by Congress originate with the executive branch, but only Congress can create laws.