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May 20 2024
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Senate to Vote Again on Border Deal as Democrats Seek Political Edge
Senator Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York and the majority leader, plans to push forward this week with a second vote on a bipartisan border enforcement bill that Senate Republicans killed earlier this year at the urging of former President Donald J. Trump.
The measure is almost certain to be blocked again, but Democrats hope to use the failed vote to sharpen an election-year contrast
New York Times (News)May 15 2024
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N.H. Senate to vote on bills affecting LGBTQ youths
“Those words still resonate with me today,” Huckman said Tuesday, “because they encapsulate the essence of good leadership: doing what’s right, even when it’s not easy.” Huckman, the father of a transgender daughter, said he expressed gratitude that Sununu had just signed a bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity , and the governor replied that it was “simply the right
The Boston GlobeMay 15 2024
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Senator Bob Menendez’s famous children carry a burden.
Here’s the latest on the Menendez trial. Opening statements began on Wednesday afternoon in the corruption trial of Senator Robert Menendez, a powerful New Jersey Democrat accused of selling out his public office and his country in pursuit of lucrative bribes. The case has already dealt a near-lethal blow to Mr. Menendez’s four-decade political career. But a jury of a dozen citizens sworn in
New York Times (News)May 15 2024
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Texas Senate to examine state laws around squatters
AUSTIN (KXAN) — What the Texas Property Code calls “adverse possession,” more commonly known as squatting, will come under review by state lawmakers in a hearing Wednesday afternoon. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick brought the issue to the State Senate with the April 11 release of his interim charges for the body ahead of the 2025 regular session. The item, titled “Secure Texas Against ‘Squatters,'”
KXAN NewsMay 15 2024
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Maryland Senate seat hinges on fight to define Hogan
Fresh off her victory in the Maryland Democratic Senate primary, Angela Alsobrooks is punching holes in the everyman persona Larry Hogan cultivated over two terms as governor, telling supporters the Republican nominee is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Mr. Hogan‘s post-primary message, meanwhile, centers on assuring voters he’s the same solutions-oriented guy they’ve gotten to know and trust over
Washington TimesMay 15 2024
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The Switch Up – In conversation with Senate hopeful Angela Alsobrooks
Maryland hopeful Angela Alsobrooks won the Democratic primary Tuesday for the state’s open Senate seat. She now moves on to the general election in November. The race, between the Prince George’s County executive and sitting Rep. David Trone, was one of the nation’s most contentious. If elected, Alsobrooks would become the first Black woman to represent the Old Line State in the Senate and
The HillMay 15 2024
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Maryland primaries tee up competitive Senate race
Maryland Democrats on Tuesday nominated Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks to replace retiring Sen. Ben Cardin (D). Alsobrooks unexpectedly beat three-term Rep. David Trone (D), who drew millions from his personal fortune to outspend her 10-to-1. Popular former Gov. Larry Hogan (R) easily won Tuesday's Republican primary, setting up a competitive race in a state that hasn't had
The Week - NewsMay 17 2024
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Democrats request investigation into GOP U.S. Senate candidate petitions
GOP U.S. Senate candidates (clockwise): Former U.S. Rep. Justin Amash, former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, former U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer and businessman Sandy Pensler | Courtesy photos A request to investigate alleged “indications of fraud” in the nominating petitions of Republican U.S. Senate candidates has been sent to the Michigan Board of State Canvassers. According to a release, the request was
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