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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Senate Confirms Homeland Security Secretary
First Latino immigrant to hold key Cabinet post. Alejandro Mayorkas was confirmed as Secretary of Homeland Security on Tuesday. His confirmation came on a 56-43 vote, at a…
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Senators Reintroduce D.C. Statehood Bill
The district lacks fair representation, Senator Tom Carper said. This past week, a group of senators reintroduced legislation that would give statehood to the District of Columbia. The…
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Senate to Debate Relief Bill Next Week
Senator Schumer says current economic conditions require additional aid. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said the Senate debate on a coronavirus relief bill will begin…
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