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Sep 07 2016
Headline Roundup
Swing State Polls
The latest swing state polls - and what they mean for the overall map that will determine who wins 270 electoral votes to win the U.S. Presidency
The Hill Vox TownhallMar 30 2017
Headline Roundup
Trump: Fight Freedom Caucus
On Twitter today, President Trump said "we must fight" hard line conservatives in the Freedom Caucus, by voting them out of office in 2018.
The Hill Washington Post Newsmax (News)Sep 26 2017
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Senate Ends Latest Effort to Repeal ACA
Senate Republicans have decided to not vote on their latest ObamaCare repeal legislation, signaling a collapse in their last-ditch effort to kill off President Obama's signature law.
Washington Times The Hill Washington PostJun 23 2016
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Polarized on Gun Sit-in
The Democratic sit-in did not force a vote on gun control measures, but it will continue after the recess. Should we applaud the action, or call it obstructionalist?
Christian Science Monitor Salon Fox News (Online News)Dec 20 2017
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US Senate Approves Tax Bill
The Senate early Wednesday passed the Republicans’ $1.5 trillion tax-cut plan, putting it closer to President Trump’s desk with an additional House vote expected Wednesday.
New York Times (News) Washington Times RealClearPoliticsMay 10 2019
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Trump Increases Tariffs on Chinese Goods
President Trump on Friday increased tariffs on $200 million in Chinese goods from 10 percent to 25 percent. Some say the move will hurt American businesses and consumers, who will foot the majority of the bill, while others argue that the duties will even out the trade relationship between China and the U.S., which many experts say is weighted in China's favor. Check out some other big AllSides StaffApr 06 2018
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Chicago Suburb Bans Assault Weapons
A Chicago suburb voted to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in response to the Parkland shooting, reigniting the debate over if gun control measures infringe on Second Amendment rights.
Townhall Chicago Tribune CBS News (Online)Apr 04 2022
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Jackson Nomination Moves Forward After Committee Hits Partisan Deadlock
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday reached a party-line 11-11 vote on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court.
Jackson’s confirmation is still expected later this week, however. While the Judiciary Committee will not formally recommend her nomination, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) called a vote to discharge Jackson’s nomination from the committee.
Reuters USA TODAY The Daily WireMar 22 2017
Headline Roundup
Healthcare Reform in the Senate
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned fellow Republicans Tuesday of political consequences if they oppose health care legislation coming up for a vote in the House this week.
CBS News (Online) Politico HotAirMar 09 2019
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House Democrats Pass Election and Campaign Finance Overhaul Bill
On Friday the House of Representatives passed an extensive bill that they call HR 1. The bill seeks to execute a wide ranging ethics reform, mandate the disclosure of presidential tax returns, and expand voting rights.
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