Obama Signs Bill Declaring Bison the National Mammal

[libertybele]

Wow.  Now that's a positive for you.  The world is spiraling out of control ... and our president takes the time to sign an all important bill.  Yesterday he was addressing 'Diaper Gap' and today he's taking care of the 'Bison' issue!  The bill was sponsored by a DEM. So glad that Obama  has everything under control.

President Obama signs bill declaring the bison the national mammal

WASHINGTON — Here's one thing Washington can agree on: The majesty of the North American bison.

President Obama signed the National Bison Legacy Act into law Monday, two weeks after both houses of Congress approved the bill by what appeared to be unanimous voice votes.

Sponsored by Rep. William Lacy Clay, D-Mo., the bill has just one purpose: To declare the bison the national mammal of the United States.

The law also makes clear that it's entirely a symbolic action: "Nothing in this act or the adoption of the North American bison as the national mammal of the United States shall be construed or used as a reason to alter, change, modify, or otherwise affect any plan, policy, management decision, regulation, or other action by the federal government," the last clause of the bill reads.

The bison was nearly wiped out during the westward expansion of the United States, as part of a deliberate policy of depriving Native Americans of a significant source of food, clothing and shelter. But a concerted effort by conservationists in the early 20th century brought the bison back from the verge of extinction.

The bill, which recognizes the bison for its historical, cultural significance, contains the following facts about the bison:

► A bison is portrayed on two state flags;

► The bison has been adopted by three states as their official mammal or animal;

► A bison has been depicted on the official seal of the Department of the Interior since 1912;

► The buffalo nickel played an important role in modernizing the currency of the United States;

► Several sports teams have the bison as a mascot, which highlights the iconic significance of bison in the United States.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/theoval/2016/05/09/president-obama-signs-bill-declaring-bison-national-mammal/84147012/

[Right_in_Virginia]

Well, it is raining here in DC, so he had to do something since he couldn't play golf.   

[kjam22]

Wow.  Now that's a positive for you.  The world is spiraling out of control ... and our president takes the time to sign an all important bill.  Yesterday he was addressing 'Diaper Gap' and today he's taking care of the 'Bison' issue!  The bill was sponsored by a DEM. So glad that Obama  has everything under control.

President Obama signs bill declaring the bison the national mammal

WASHINGTON — Here's one thing Washington can agree on: The majesty of the North American bison.

President Obama signed the National Bison Legacy Act into law Monday, two weeks after both houses of Congress approved the bill by what appeared to be unanimous voice votes.

Sponsored by Rep. William Lacy Clay, D-Mo., the bill has just one purpose: To declare the bison the national mammal of the United States.

The law also makes clear that it's entirely a symbolic action: "Nothing in this act or the adoption of the North American bison as the national mammal of the United States shall be construed or used as a reason to alter, change, modify, or otherwise affect any plan, policy, management decision, regulation, or other action by the federal government," the last clause of the bill reads.

The bison was nearly wiped out during the westward expansion of the United States, as part of a deliberate policy of depriving Native Americans of a significant source of food, clothing and shelter. But a concerted effort by conservationists in the early 20th century brought the bison back from the verge of extinction.

The bill, which recognizes the bison for its historical, cultural significance, contains the following facts about the bison:

► A bison is portrayed on two state flags;

► The bison has been adopted by three states as their official mammal or animal;

► A bison has been depicted on the official seal of the Department of the Interior since 1912;

► The buffalo nickel played an important role in modernizing the currency of the United States;

► Several sports teams have the bison as a mascot, which highlights the iconic significance of bison in the United States.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/theoval/2016/05/09/president-obama-signs-bill-declaring-bison-national-mammal/84147012/

Probably includes $422 million in advertising, television promotions, and other various printed materials.

[libertybele]

Probably includes $422 million in advertising, television promotions, and other various printed materials.

Not to mention an exploratory committee.  It's amazing that Hussein actually addressed two issue in two days.  The Bison issue seems to be resolved, but he's actually brainstorming with others right now regarding 'Diaper Gap' (I'm serious as a heart attack).  I wrote to the Prez with my suggestion and easily solved the problem for him.  Somehow...I doubt he'll take my suggestion.