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Jun 06 2024
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Beshear hosts Kentucky fundraisers for vulnerable Ohio Democratic Senator
Unburdened by a reelection effort, Gov. Andy Beshear is continuing to build his national political network. Such was the case in late May when Beshear hosted U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, D-OH, for two fundraisers, one in Frankfort and another in Louisville. The May 29 events are in line with Beshear’s recent work to raise his profile outside of the Commonwealth. The second-term governor
Yahoo NewsJun 05 2024
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G.O.P. Blocks Contraception Bill in Senate as Democrats Seek Political Edge
Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked action on legislation to codify the right to contraception access nationwide, a bill Democrats brought to the floor to spotlight an issue on which the G.O.P. is at odds with a vast majority of voters. All but two Republicans present — Senators Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine — voted against advancing the legislation, leaving Democrats
New York Times (News)Jun 05 2024
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Contraception bill shot down in Senate by GOP as Democrats deny partisan motive
A Democratic-led bill to protect access to contraception was defeated in the Senate on Wednesday, failing to reach the 60-vote threshold required to overcome a filibuster. The result was expected but offered Senate Democrats their latest opportunity to spotlight a hot-button political issue they believe will aid vulnerable members and President Joe Biden ahead of the November elections. “This
Colorado Springs GazetteJun 06 2024
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Virginia Senate Democrats disappointed over Right to Contraception Vote, push for Right to IVF
Virginia Democratic Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine said they are disappointed by the vote with only two Republicans voting yes on the Right to Contraception Act. Example video title will go here for this video Example video title will go here for this video NORFOLK, Va. — Senate Republicans voted down a measure that would ensure women have a right to contraception, a month after a similar
WVEC 13Jun 06 2024
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New York State Senate Democrats use secret committee to pick and choose legislation
A group of New York State Senate Democrats hold meetings in their secretive Working Rules group that decides an array of bills at the end of legislative sessions, and unknown arrangements to many other state senators, according to New York Focus. Normally, the New York Senate Rules Committee decides bills’ fates, but the Working Rules group, a closed-door gathering of senators chosen by New
Washington ExaminerJun 05 2024
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California senator on the status of the Democratic Party, why she won't run for full term
She says she will give up her seat to spend more time with her daughter. California Sen. Laphonza Butler sat down with ABC News to discuss her unique status as the only Black woman in the Senate, the current state of democracy and the personal reasons behind her decision not to run in the upcoming election. Butler mentioned that she decided not to run for the upcoming election because of her 9
ABC News (Online)May 15 2024
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Maryland Republican Senate candidate launches ‘Democrats for Hogan’
After dominating the competition in Tuesday’s Maryland Republican primary, former Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, has wasted no time appealing to Democrats in the blue state. The Republican Senate candidate has launched “Democrats for Hogan,” an initiative that will seek to siphon voters away from Maryland Senate Democratic candidate Angela Alsobrooks. Former state Sen. Bobby Zirkin (D-MD)
Washington ExaminerMay 31 2024
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Eight Senate Republicans vow to oppose all Biden nominees, Democratic legislation
Eight Senate Republicans, led by Mike Lee (R-Utah), are vowing to oppose major legislation and Biden nominees led by the Democratic Senate, following guilty verdicts for former President Donald Trump in New York.
The move could further bring legislative activity in the upper chamber to a slog. Specifically, the GOP lawmakers said they would oppose any increases to non-security related
PoliticoMay 14 2024
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Alsobrooks Wins Maryland Democratic Primary for US Senate
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks won the Maryland Democratic primary for Senate, according to the Associated Press, defeating US Representative David Trone , one of the richest members of Congress, in a race in which he heavily outspent his rival.
Trone, the co-owner of Total Wine & More, an alcohol retail empire worth an estimated $2.4 billion, relied on his
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