Policy · 116th Congress
USCIS resumes naturalizations, ushers in 2,000 new citizens
The agency said if it doesn’t get the appropriations, it will begin to furlough employees by July 20.
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
Capito to face progressive activist in West Virginia
With 95 percent of precincts reporting, Paula Jean Swearengin was leading a three-way Democratic primary with 38 percent of the vote when The Associated Press called the race. Former state Sen.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Handel rematch against McBath set, Perdue challenger unclear after Georgia election meltdown
Sterling blamed county officials for most of the problems, and said the state would investigate and try to do better in the runoff.
Policy · 116th Congress
Optimism abounds on cryptocurrency ETFs despite lack of action
Reiners said in an interview that the profit incentive for stock exchanges, sponsors of the funds and companies putting together investment indexes will drive regulators to approve them, as there
Policy · 116th Congress
DOJ ‘reassigned’ career members of Board of Immigration Appeals
The Board of Immigration Appeals, or BIA, is a 23-member body under the Executive Office of Immigration Review, the Justice Department agency overseeing the immigration court system.
Congress · 116th Congress
Transport workers still seek enforceable COVID-19 rules
Members of the panel said the response would protect workers but also restore confidence in public transportation, which has plummeted in the wake of the pandemic.
Congress · 116th Congress
DC statehood bill to get a House vote as Trump, Bowser escalate battle over protests
Norton’s measure would make most of the area comprising the District the 51st state.
Congress · 116th Congress
Minority groups hit hard by crisis seek more congressional aid
“You have essentially a double whammy: You have an economic hit and a health hit that is obviously going to have long-term economic consequences,” Bass said in an interview.
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus dominates early 2020 franking, with blackout lifted
I hear from a lot of constituents that they’ve really appreciated that,” Davis said in an interview. A “Coronavirus Relief Guide for Iowa Families” put out by Democratic Rep.
Congress · 116th Congress
The two very different ends of Pennsylvania Avenue
And the barricades were not extended as far as they normally are for events like the State of the Union.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
‘I am the last Steve King standing,’ author tweets
Last year, Republican House leaders stripped King of his committee assignments after he gave an interview to The New York Times questioning when such terms as “white nationalist, white supremacist, Western
Policy · 116th Congress
Renewable energy projects get a pandemic break from IRS
“It applies broadly, but it’s particularly important for the wind energy sector,” Greg Wetstone, president and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy, said in an interview.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Rep. Steve King toxic to K Street
Republican House leaders stripped King of committee assignments last year after he gave an interview to The New York Times questioning when such terms as “white nationalist, white supremacist, Western
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Rep. Steve King ousted: Iowa GOP nominates state Sen. Randy Feenstra
Randy Feenstra was declared the winner of the 4th District primary over King, who lost his committee assignments last year after he questioned when terms like “white supremacy” became offensive in an interview
Video · 116th Congress
The dual health crises of police brutality and a second wave of COVID-19
Smith anticipates a second wave of the coronavirus as the country reels from mass protests following the slaying of George Floyd by Minneapolis police.
Congress · 116th Congress
Congress plotting action against police brutality, racial injustices in response to Floyd death
Although it is a nonbinding measure that simply expresses the sense of the House, Pressley argued in an MSNBC interview Monday that it’s important for Congress to “act as the conscience for our nation.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Coronavirus Special Report: Protests erupt across the country during a pandemic - Roll Call
Tonight, we have an interview from reporter Clyde McGrady with Rep. Joyce Beatty, a Democrat from Ohio who was pepper-sprayed during a protest in Columbus over the death of George Floyd.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
As attacks go, calling Sen. Chris Coons ‘Christian hating’ is a doozy
“@ChrisCoons is the co-chair of the National Prayer Breakfast. He’s failed to protect Christians during the shutdown.
Congress · 116th Congress
House scraps votes on FISA bill
“At the request of the Speaker of the House, I am withdrawing consideration of the FISA Act.
Policy · 116th Congress
Drug overdoses climb during COVID-19 pandemic
She said the group is working to release more regional data this week. Experts worry about the impact the pandemic will have on the death rate due to drug and alcohol use.