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Lawmakers a step closer to averting Dec. 11 government shutdown
Top appropriators reached bipartisan agreement on a framework for an omnibus spending package that would avoid a partial government shutdown Dec. 11.
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Stabenow says smaller coronavirus relief bill better than nothing
A top Senate Democrat said Tuesday that she's engaged in bipartisan discussions on a narrower coronavirus relief package that can pass in that chamber.
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Opening of 117th Congress will be different due to pandemic
When the 117th Congress convenes in January, opening day festivities of swearing in members and electing the speaker will look a little different.
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Neal eyes massive coronavirus relief, climate and infrastructure package
Richard E. Neal’s attitude toward legislating under a Democratic-led White House might aptly be described as “never let a crisis go to waste.”
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Spending deal by Dec. 11 hinges on Thanksgiving allocation pact
Aides said Monday an agreement on allocations by Thanksgiving would give lawmakers time to pass a spending law by Dec. 11 expiration of current law
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Dianne Feinstein will relinquish role as top Democrat on Judiciary Committee
Sen. Dianne Feinstein is stepping down from her role as the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, as her party looks to the Biden administration.
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Spat over veterans health care emergency funds stalls spending deal
The dispute over veterans health funding is holding up bipartisan negotiations toward a spending package that would avoid a government shutdown next month.
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Hoyer: Earmarks are likely coming back next year
The No. 2 House Democrat said projects sought by individual members will be an option for the Appropriations Committee if transparency conditions are met.
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Rep. Lance Gooden received over $280,000 from his campaign since 2018
Gooden, a Texas Republican, has spent campaign money abroad in Switzerland, and in the popular destinations of New Orleans and Las Vegas.
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Crapo poised for starring role in economic, health care policy
In January, Michael D. Crapo is expected to take the Senate Finance gavel — or the ranking member slot in an evenly divided Senate.
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Pressure for ‘targeted’ coronavirus relief bill grows as time dwindles
House lawmakers left Washington on Friday for Thanksgiving recess with no sign of progress on a new coronavirus relief package.
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Democrats: Trump WHO funding hold skirted federal budget law
House Democrats on Friday accused the Trump administration of abusing its powers in withholding funding from the World Health Organization.
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Wasserman Schultz makes climate pitch in Appropriations gavel bid
Debbie Wasserman Schultz released a climate change "action plan" in the final days of campaigning to succeed retiring House Appropriations Chairwoman Lowey.
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House Democrats elect Aguilar, Allred in contested leadership elections
California Rep. Pete Aguilar will be House Democrats' vice caucus chairman in the 117th Congress, as he won a race against Illinois' Robin Kelly.
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Front-line workers in Capitol keep getting COVID-19
Since the outset of the coronavirus pandemic, 153 legislative branch employees have tested positive or are presumed positive for COVID-19.
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It’s farm groups vs. lawmakers in rivalry for House Agriculture gavel
Reps. David Scott of Georgia and Jim Costa of California are competing to take over the gavel on the House Agriculture Committee.
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For Barrasso, a tough and impactful choice for the new Congress
No matter who wins control of the chamber, Wyoming’s junior senator will affect transportation policies, climate change legislation and other big issues.
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Shelby adds $760 million for unrequested ships with Alabama ties
The Senate Appropriations panel, led by Chairman Richard C. Shelby, added funding to the Pentagon spending bill for warships built in Shelby’s home state.
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White House signals acceptance of omnibus spending package
Mitch McConnell relayed White House backing for a spending deal after meeting with Mark Meadows, President Donald Trump's chief of staff.
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Analysis: Congress unlikely to tie Trump’s hands on Afghan plan
The latest tussle over war power came to a head this week when the president ordered about half of U.S. troops in Afghanistan to return home before Jan. 15.