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Granholm confirmed for Energy with 14 GOP votes
“She created new jobs, leaving no worker behind,” said Sen. Joe Manchin III, D-W.Va., whose state has lost thousands of coal mining jobs.
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Lawmakers begin to develop legislative response to Capitol attack
A response to the Capitol attack could take months, but lawmakers are offering starter legislative proposals.
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Trade nominee Tai appears poised for Finance committee approval
Katherine Tai said she would hold trading partners to their obligations and shape trade policies to benefit U.S. workers.
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Senate parliamentarian nixes minimum wage boost in aid package
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough has told senators that a federal minimum wage increase won't qualify under budget rules.
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Hoyer wants votes to run on strict schedule, but it’s easier said than done
House leaders want to enforce strict time limits on floor votes, but that is a lot easier said than done in the chamber.
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Acting Capitol Police chief downplays value of FBI warning about Jan. 6
Capitol Police chief told lawmakers Thursday the department would not have changed Jan. 6 security even if it had gotten a key FBI warning.
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Why pro-drilling Don Young came to back Haaland for Interior
Conservative Alaska Republican Don Young, who has long supported Native American communities, is backing Deb Haaland for Interior secretary.
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Parties make more ‘Byrd rule’ arguments to parliamentarian
Senate aides continued their whirlwind of meetings with the chamber's parliamentarian on a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package.
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Art stained in Capitol riot will soon be restored, costing at least $25,000
Workers are about to start restoring eight statues and paintings damaged by fire extinguishers, the House curator told lawmakers.
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Republicans divided on Democrats’ push to restore earmarks
Republicans’ divide on earmarks is spilling into the open as appropriators support restoring the practice amid conservative opposition.
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Senate parliamentarian hears arguments on coronavirus relief bill
The Senate's rules referee is expected to decide by Thursday whether a minimum wage boost and other provisions are allowed in the reconciliation bill.
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Trump’s CPAC speech causes tension among GOP leadership
Trump's involvement in CPAC this weekend was under debate during a Republican leadership presser Wednesday.
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Senate Small Business panel endorses Guzman to lead SBA
Senate panel sends Isabel Guzman, nominee to lead the Small Business Administration, to the floor for a confirmation vote.
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Tanden nomination seemingly at dead end after votes scrapped
The two Senate committees tasked with approving Neera Tanden’s nomination to be White House budget chief postponed their Wednesday votes.
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Acting Capitol Police chief defends intelligence role leading up to insurrection
The acting chief of Capitol Police on Thursday will defend her role overseeing threat intelligence in the wake of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
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Interior pick Deb Haaland wins key Manchin endorsement as GOP grouses
Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., won the crucial backing of Sen. Joe Manchin III, D-W.Va., on Wednesday for her nomination as Interior secretary.
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Mental health concerns overshadowed by Capitol Police Board questions
A hearing called to discuss the mental health effects of the Jan. 6 riot deviated to questions about Capitol Police.
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Marquee hearing on Jan. 6 Capitol attack shows security disarray
The high-profile hearing in which security officials testified about the riot showed a security apparatus in disarray at the highest levels.
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Senate confirms Vilsack for second stint as USDA secretary
Tom Vilsack, confirmed as the Agriculture secretary, pledges to correct the discrimination in USDA programs.
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Washington’s farewell gets personal for retiring Sen. Portman
“I was trying not to drag it out,” Republican Sen. Rob Portman said of his 42-minute rendition of a speech he finds “timeless and timely.”