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Headline Roundup January 2nd, 2019

House Democrats Unveil New Rules Package

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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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House Democrats are making changes to decentralize power
House Democrats are making changes to decentralize power

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Democrats are proposing a return to regular order in their new rules package, making it easier for bipartisan bills to make it to the floor.

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Dems unveil rules package to promote diversity, hit deficit
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House Democrats have unveiled a package of new rules for the upcoming Congress that aim to promote diversity and attack the deficit.

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Ocasio-Cortez Will Vote Against Pelosi’s Rules Package Because It Hinders Medicare for All
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New York Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and California Rep. Ro Khanna, both Democrats, announced Wednesday they will vote against presumptive incoming House Speaker

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