Humanitarian needs and war-fighting needs at high levels. In a “Dear Colleague” letter, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer informed members of congress that…
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Senate Schedules Thursday Ukraine Briefing
Potential Russian invasion requires expert input. As Moscow congregates an estimated 120,000 troops near the border between Russia and Ukraine, leaders of the House and Senate requested meetings…
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Elections Bills, Filibuster Changes Blocked in Senate
Majority falls short of getting enough votes. Changes to filibuster rules that would have paved the way for passing legislation on voting were blocked in the Senate. On Wednesday,…
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Senator Schumer Reveals Voting Rights Debate Strategy
The plan avoids filibuster issue. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York set out new details for how he would bring up voting rights legislation. He outlined…
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Senate Minority Leader Calls Filibuster Change Plans Radical
Senator Manchin also wary of changing Senate rules. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York is calling for a change to the rules of the Senate regarding…
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Former Senator Harry Reid Dead at 82
He served in government 48 years. Harry Reid, a longtime U.S. Senator from Nevada, passed away Tuesday at age 82. Reid had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in…
Read MoreBuild Back Better Act Stalls in Senate
President Biden may switch his focus to passage of HR-1. Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia said he will not support the Build Back Better legislation, dealing a potentially…
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Student Loan Payments to Resume Next Year
The White House confirms the expiration of the federal student loans pause. The White House stated this past week that President Joe Biden will allow the restart of…
Read MoreVote on Build Back Better Act Delayed
Senator Schumer says more time is needed. The Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer of New York, said Friday that President Biden’s massive social spending and climate legislation will…
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Government Funded Through February 18
President Biden is expected to sign bill before midnight Friday to avert government shutdown. The Senate voted 69 to 28 Thursday night to approve a short-term spending bill to fund…
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