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Bombshell: Congress sends Biden bill to end forced arbitration in harassment cases
The bill would let workers pursue sexual harassment and assault claims in public courts rather than forcing them into a confidential forum.
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Investors, regulators, Congress focus on companies’ treatment of workers
Investors, regulators and lawmakers are scrutinizing companies' treatment of employees amid calls for more disclosure.
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Even with spending framework, infrastructure delays loom
Programs approved in the bipartisan infrastructure law remain in a holding pattern until Congress can pass a spending bill.
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Biden’s Supreme Court pledge opens another avenue for talk about equality
Expected nomination of Black woman is likely to lead to more discussions about how to discuss race in America
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Senators unveil compromise Violence Against Women Act
Latest reauthorization bill drops provision to close "boyfriend loophole," which would have expanded gun bans for convicted domestic abusers.
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Rep. Jason Smith opts out of Senate bid, will run for Ways and Means slot
Smith, of Missouri, is an ambitious member of the GOP conference who's become known for fiery partisan attacks on budget bills.
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Republicans: Biden forcing ‘woke’ agenda in infrastructure law
Republicans are ramping up complaints that the White House is injecting its agenda into implementing the bipartisan infrastructure law.
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Appropriators reach ‘framework’ deal on fiscal 2022 spending
House and Senate Appropriations committee leaders said Wednesday they had a deal on a "framework" to start writing compromise spending bills.
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Minimum wage push spices up restaurant aid debate
A fight over wages for restaurant workers is posing a new threat to a bipartisan effort to funnel additional federal aid to restaurants.
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Congressional stock trading overhaul gains traction
Bipartisan bills introduced in both chambers as Pelosi, Schumer address subject of when members of Congress can and should trade stocks.
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Capitol Police chief pushes back against Rep. Nehls’ allegations of improper investigation
Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger defended his department, saying an officer acted with vigilance in Nehl's office.
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Senators say German chancellor backs Biden on Russia, Nord Stream 2
Senate Minority Leader McConnell dined with German chancellor, and said he is sure Germany would nix the gas pipeline if Russia sacks Ukraine.
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Stopgap bill passes House as appropriators narrow differences
The House passed a stopgap appropriations bill Tuesday evening to extend current federal agency funding rates through March 11.
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Child tax credit talks quietly percolate amid advocates’ push
Romney suggested senators could turn focus next to reviving an expanded child tax credit after a more generous version lapsed last month.
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Undocumented immigrants eligible for ‘dignity program’ under bill
The bill by freshman Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., offers a path to legal residency and a ramp-up of border security efforts.
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Far reaches of right and left call for de-escalation with Russia
The push for a diplomacy-heavy approach to Russia-Ukraine picks up some high-profile congressional backers.
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Supreme Court signals few map changes before midterms
The court's decision on Alabama's congressional map may mean other states’ Voting Rights Act challenges will take longer.
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Senate Finance leaders outline mental health legislative timeline
Senate Finance Committee leaders said they aim to put together a bipartisan legislative package addressing mental health.
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The budget impasse is squeezing the Pentagon, despite its riches
Congress' inability, thus far, to pass fiscal 2022 spending bills is causing budget problems for the Defense Department.
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Supreme Court allows Alabama to use GOP congressional map
The 5-4 ruling means Alabama may be holding its primary using a map that a lower court found likely to have violated the Voting Rights Act.