Fair College Admissions Act would stop the prioritization of wealthy alum offspring admittance. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon and Representative Jamaal Bowman of New York introduced legislation that…
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Senate Judiciary Committee Hears Testimony on AI
A CEO in the industry warns of risk to biosecurity. The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony this week from the chief executive of artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic,…
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Senate Bill Would Hold SBA Accountable for COVID Fraud
The Small Business Administration disbursed approximately $1.2 trillion during the pandemic. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa has introduced legislation to require the Small Business Administration to “collect all…
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Bill Would Create “New Americans” Office
It would aid migrants and refugees in adapting to U.S. life. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts and Representative Grace Meng of New York have introduced the National Office…
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Legislation Addresses Healthcare Worker Shortage
Bill would also support those living with terminal illnesses. The bipartisan Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act has been introduced in the Senate to support the…
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Secretary Blinken Responds to Confirmation Delays
State Department nominees held up in Senate committee. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrote a letter about the hold on the nomination process for diplomats that has been…
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Senator Cardin Announces Retirement after Five Decades in Congress
He has served in both the House and Senate since his first election in 1966. Senator Ben Cardin announced that he will not be seeking reelection for the…
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Israeli President Herzog Delivers Remarks to Joint Congress
Congress shows strong support for Israel with partisan exceptions. President Isaac Herzog of Israel spoke before a joint session of Congress in Washington, D.C., this week to celebrate…
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Senate Bill Would Ban Transgender Surgeries for Minors
A similar bill was introduced in the House of Representatives. Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio introduced the “Protect Children’s Innocence Act” that would ban gender reassignment surgeries for…
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Congress Seeks Common Ground on Government Funding
Federal budget as well as farm bill and FAA authorizations due by September 30. The current year’s budget was finally passed by Congress on June 5 after much…
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