Legislation includes removing Confederate names from military bases. On Thursday, the Senate passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act, a $740 billion bill that sets policy…
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Legislators Meet with President for More Negotiations
Second meeting of administration and Senate leaders seeking to unify on aid package. On Tuesday, key administration and Senate leaders, including Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, Chief of Staff Meadows,…
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Senator Schumer Unveils Economic Justice Act
Legislation would look to address systemic racism Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was joined with other senators last week to release a $350 billion plan to tackle systemic…
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Next Round of COVID-19 Aid being Discussed
Debate of contents to proceed next week in the Senate Earlier this week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell indicated that he had been in multiple conversations with Treasury…
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President Picks General for Defense Intelligence Director
Lieutenant General Scott Berrier is now deputy chief of staff for Army intelligence. The deputy chief of staff for Army intelligence, Lieutenant General Scott Berrier, has been tapped…
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Senator McConnell Urges Colleagues to not end Filibuster
Majority leaders voices concerns of longterm effects of the change. As the runup to the November election continues to heat up, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnel delivered a…
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House Passes “Green” Infrastructure Bill
The $1.5 trillion package addresses climate change. In a 233-188 vote earlier this week, the House of Representatives passed a $1.5 trillion “green” infrastructure package that signaled a…
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Senate Passes China Sanctions Bill
U.S. stands with the people of Hong Kong. On Thursday, the Senate passed legislation to impose sanctions on Chinese officials who restrict Hong Kong’s autonomy. The bill now…
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Unemployed Could Be Focus of Next Stimulus
Another relief package could pass in July. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that if another coronavirus relief package is to happen, it would be during July,…
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Senator Scott Receives Threats
Racial slurs and other threats received, he revealed. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina revealed to colleagues at a luncheon this week that he has been receiving death…
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