Vote to occur the week of April 19. Eleanor Holmes Norton, the non-voting delegate to the House of Representatives for the District of Columbia, said the House will…
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President Honors Representative Hastings’ Memory
Delivers remarks on passing of Florida congressman. On Tuesday, Representative Alcee Hastings passed away at the age of 84, after fighting pancreatic cancer for two years. During his…
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Representative Alcee Hastings Passes Away
The Florida representative succumbs to pancreatic cancer at 84 years old. Representative Alcee Hastings, who became the first African American elected to Congress in Florida since the post-Civil…
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Senate Majority Leader Moves to Legalize Cannabis
Pledges to bring bill forward with or without the president’s support. Over the weekend, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced his intention to move a cannabis legalization bill…
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Build America Bonds Part of Infrastructure Plan
Treasury Secretary Yellen says bonds and tax credits will be included According to House Ways and Means Committee chairman Richard Neal of Massachusetts, federally subsidized Build America Bonds…
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GRINCH Act Would Protect Children’s Books
Congressman attempts to guard literature against cancel culture. U.S. Representative John Joyce of Pennsylvania has introduced the Guardian Readers’ Independence and Choice (GRINCH) Act to safeguard children’s literature…
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Senate Extends Paycheck Protection Program
Small businesses may apply for loans through May. On Thursday, the Senate passed legislation extending the small-business program created last year by Congress. They voted 92-7 to extend…
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Fed Chairman Gives Congress Economic Forecast
Describes the current state of affairs as “much improved.” On Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell sat before Congress to give an up-to-date forecast of the nation’s economy.…
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Interior Secretary Haaland Sworn into Office
Inauguration marks first native American to lead the department. Deb Haaland was sworn in to become the 54th Secretary of the Interior Department this past week. Secretary Haaland…
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House Moves Immigration Bills Forward
Legislation to reform immigration making slow progress. Immigration legislation has been a sticking point in the House of Representatives for decades, and President Biden’s promise to make citizenship…
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