No deals are currently on the horizon. The deadline to increase the federal debt limit is only weeks away—December 15. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and…
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House Passes Build Back Better Act
$2 trillion measure faces hurdles in the Senate. On Friday, the House of Representatives passed President Biden’s $1.85 trillion Build Back Better Act, sending the measure to the…
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Senator Schumer Wants Relief at Gas Pumps
He is looking at the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said at a press conference he was calling on President Biden to tap into the…
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Bill to Federalize Elections Blocked in Senate
Senator Schumer vowed to revisit the bill next week. A bill that would increase federal control over elections failed Wednesday to advance in the Senate on a procedural…
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Senate to Vote on Temporary Debt-Ceiling Increase
Leaders agree on a compromise to carry through December 3. On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced an agreement had been reached with Minority Leader Mitch McConnell…
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Schumer Wants Action on Debt Ceiling This Week
Treasury Secretary warns October 18 is the deadline. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said in a letter to colleagues Monday that legislators must act to…
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House Delays Vote on Infrastructure
Intraparty progressives and moderates at odds. The House of Representatives delayed a vote on the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill as a portion of the majority party has…
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Senators Block Vote on Debt Ceiling
Government will be out of money on October 18, Secretary Yellen says. As a potential shutdown approaches, a procedural vote to advance Senate consideration of a continuing resolution…
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White House Tells Agencies Prepare for Shutdown
Congressional leaders reach deal on revenue portion of social program. The White House states that government agencies may face a shutdown if a stopgap bill is not signed…
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Budget Reconciliation Cannot Include Immigration Reform
Alternatives must be proposed after Senate Parliamentarian determination. On Sunday, Elizabeth MacDonough, the Senate’s Parliamentarian determined that the Senate majority would not be able to pass any immigration…
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