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Republicans still skeptical of Haaland after first session
Haaland didn’t appear to win many converts among the Republicans concerned about her past opposition to fossil fuel development.
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OMB nominee Neera Tanden to get committee votes amid shaky prospects
Democrats put on a brave face Tuesday as the confirmation of Neera Tanden to be White House budget director faced increasingly long odds.
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Lawmakers urge breach notification law in wake of Russia SolarWinds hack
Tech companies should have to report major breaches in the wake of the sophisticated, stealthy hack by Russia of U.S. companies and agencies.
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Haaland tells senators she sees ongoing role for fossil fuels
Haaland would be the first Native American to serve as Interior secretary. Some GOP senators say they don't like her energy positions.
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House Democrats prep changes to coronavirus relief package
A $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill took shape Tuesday as suspense grew over whether a minimum wage increase would survive.
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GOP senators propose $10 minimum wage, mandatory E-Verify
The plan by Sens. Mitt Romney and Tom Cotton would gradually raise the minimum wage and seeks to prevent employers from hiring undocumented workers.
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Garland confirmation hearing previews policy battles ahead
Senators used a hearing for the attorney general nominee to foreshadow policy fights on gun control, immigration and voting rights.
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Manchin opposes Biden’s pick for OMB director
Sen. Joe Manchin III, D-W.Va., says he opposes Neera Tanden for Office of Management and Budget director, dealing a major blow to her confirmation chances.
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House Dems renew call for hate crime law after anti-Asian attacks
AAPI caucus pushes for a hate crimes tracking law amid rising violence against Asian Americans since the start of the pandemic.
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Capitol Police investigating 35 officers after Jan. 6 insurrection
Thirty-five Capitol Police officers are being investigated by the department’s Office of Professional Responsibility for their actions related to Jan. 6.
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Next phase of coronavirus relief bill sprint to start Monday
House Democrats take a key procedural step Monday toward moving a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package.
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Democrats attack Robinhood for its halt to GameStop trading
House Democrats complained that Robinhood's funding model relies on passing information about retail trades to brokerages.
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With guns as backdrop, Boebert opposes committee firearm ban
Colorado Republican asked for a personal security detail if she’s prohibited from carrying firearms into the Natural Resources Committee’s hearing room.
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More House staff are seeking counseling, but they can’t get video sessions with OEA
The House Office of Employee Assistance is getting more requests for counseling in 2021 than in 2020, but it doesn't have the option to hold video sessions.
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Pentagon report reveals inroads white supremacists have made in military
A Pentagon report paints a stark picture of white supremacist inroads in the U.S. military and reveals several steps under review to kick such people out.
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Rep. Thompson files suit against Trump for Jan. 6 insurrection
Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Congressional Black Caucus member who has long fought for civil rights, seeks to hold Trump personally responsible for the attack.
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Rep. Lee wants to bring greater racial equity to foreign aid
Barbara Lee becomes the first Black lawmaker to chair the spending panel that deals with foreign aid and the State Department
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Reasons for hope after Trump’s second impeachment trial
In the most bipartisan of the four Senate impeachment trials, there were moments that indicated that politicians can still right the body politic.
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Lawmakers, Capitol Police Board unmoved by union no confidence vote
The Capitol Police union has voted it has no confidence in the department's top brass, but what comes next fron Congress is unclear.
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House to vote on HR 1 government overhaul, policing bill first week of March
House Democratic leaders will bring a government overhaul measure, HR 1, and a legislation to overhaul policing laws to the floor the first week of March.