Important votes are sidelined by virus. Hopes of a quick stimulus deal unraveled on Sunday as four major congressional leaders and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin failed to break…
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Senator Rand Paul Tests Positive for COVID-19
Senator continues working, but from self-quarantine. Kentucky Senator Rand Paul has tested positive for the coronavirus and will remain in quarantine, according to an announcement made on Twitter.…
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$1 Trillion Stimulus Bill Expanding Exponentially
Proposed stimulus spending doubles overnight. Senate negotiators have been having around-the-clock negotiations on a massive coronavirus stimulus package. The administration has asked for $1 trillion in its initial…
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Some Senators Face Allegations of Stock Dumping
Their actions followed briefing prior to coronavirus crash. Allegations have been made that four members of the Senate sold off stocks worth millions of dollars in the days…
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Senate Leader Unveils $1 Trillion Stimulus Package
Increases made to the amount that would come to American families. On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky unveiled the $1 trillion White House – Senate…
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Senate Passes Coronavirus Funding Bill
President expected to sign it The Senate has passed the House’s bill intended to provide economic relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. H.R. 6201, the Families First…
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Majority Leader McConnell Critiques Remarks from Minority Leader Schumer
Remarks from Senator Schumer targeted Supreme Court Justices On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell condemned remarks by the Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer about two members of…
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Senators Introduce “Woman’s Right to Know Act”
Requires accurate pre-abortion medical advice Senators Kelly Loeffler of Georgia and Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee introduced legislation this week that would require abortion providers to inform expectant mothers…
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Chinese-Made Rail Cars, Buses May Breach Security
Lawmakers urge Americans to be aware U.S. senators are telling Americans to “wake up” over what they say are dangers posed by Chinese-owned and manufactured rail cars and…
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Senate Passes Telecom Relief
Small Companies Receive Funding to Replace Huawei Infrastructure The Senate voted on Thursday to pass a measure blocking U.S. telecom companies from using components built by Chinese company…
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