Headline Roundup • January 2nd, 2019
House Democrats Unveil New Rules Package
Summary from the AllSides News Team
House Democrats have unveiled new rules for the next two years in Congress, including the creation of a climate change committee and a provision that bans discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Some Democrats have vowed to oppose the package because of the pay-go portion, which requires that new expenditures be offset by spending cuts or increased sources of revenue.
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