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Sep 21 2022
Analysis
Moderates fleeing U.S. House, setting stage for more Washington gridlock
Moderate members of the U.S. House of Representatives are leaving office at twice the rate of their more partisan peers this year, a Reuters analysis found, likely deepening Washington gridlock during President Joe Biden's next two years in office.
The number of incumbent House members retiring or who lost a party nomination contest is at a three-decade high after a once-a-decade
ReutersFeb 05 2021
News
Senate adopts budget resolution for coronavirus relief after Republicans squeeze Dems in marathon vote-a-rama
The "vote-a-rama" in the Senate that started at about 2:30 p.m. Thursday concluded shortly before 6 a.m. Friday after a marathon process in which Republicans forced Democrats to take votes on tough issues for more than 15 hours.
The Senate adopted a budget resolution for coronavirus relief 51-50 with Vice President Harris casting the tie-breaking vote. It's not a final bill, but allows
Fox News DigitalFeb 01 2021
News
10 Senate Republicans Outline $600B Counteroffer, Will Meet With Biden Monday
Ten Republican senators on Sunday requested a meeting with President Biden to detail a smaller counterproposal to his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, an alternative they believe could be approved "quickly by Congress with bipartisan support."
Later Sunday, Biden invited the senators to the White House. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 5 p.m. ET Monday, and the White
NPR (Online News)Jan 29 2021
Perspectives Blog
When Biden Makes His First No-Win Decision
From the CenterThis viewpoint is from a writer rated Center.
Joe Biden was sworn into office less than two weeks ago and he is already facing the type of seminal decision that could define his presidency. Worse, it’s not clear if either option he is considering is a particularly good one.
Biden’s time in office will almost certainly be defined by the way he handles the
Dan SchnurJul 22 2021
News
Senate braces for a nasty debt ceiling fight
Republicans are digging in on the federal debt limit, warning Democrats that it will be up to them to avoid a default as President Biden pushes for trillions more in spending.
GOP senators are taking a firm line as Democrats plot a path for their $3.5 trillion spending measure, which the party plans to pass with budget reconciliation rules that will prevent the GOP from blocking it with
The HillAug 25 2021
News
House Democrats clear path toward passing $3.5 trillion budget bill and infrastructure plan after breaking stalemate
House Democrats forged ahead with President Joe Biden’s economic plans Tuesday after they broke a stalemate that threatened to unravel the party’s sprawling agenda.
In a 220-212 party-line vote, the chamber passed a $3.5 trillion budget resolution and advanced a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. The vote allows Democrats to write and approve a massive spending package without
CNBCMar 09 2021
News
Here's What's In The American Rescue Plan As It Heads Toward Final Passage
The Senate passed its version of the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill on Saturday, paving the way for the plan to be taken up by the House on Tuesday or Wednesday before heading to President Biden's desk for his signature. The colossal package known as the American Rescue Plan allocates money for vaccines, schools, small businesses and anti-poverty programs such as an expanded child tax
NPR (Online News)Mar 09 2021
News
Frustrated progressives on relief package: 'We'll take the win'
Liberals in the House on Monday rallied behind the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that the Democratic-controlled Congress is set to send to President Biden’s desk this week, despite some frustration over changes made by the Senate to appease key centrists.
House progressives signaled that they will still back the legislation following amendments adopted by the Senate to restrict
The HillAug 31 2020
Opinion
Trump, Vicar of Fear and Violence
He continues the old practice of stoking white victimhood for votes.
The use of white fear and white victimhood as potent political weapons is as old as the country itself. Donald Trump is just the latest practitioner of this trade.
As Robert G. Parkinson wrote in “The Common Cause,” his book about patriot leaders during the American Revolution, politicians used fears of
New York Times (Opinion)Mar 27 2015
News
Senate Passes GOP Budget After Late-Night Debate
The Senate early Friday passed a Republican budget plan that would cut spending by $5.1 trillion over 10 years, raise military funding and repeal Obamacare.
The non-binding budget, debated all week and passed 52-46 during a 15-hour marathon session before the Easter recess, gives Republicans another crack at repealing the Affordable Care Act, probably through a process known as
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