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Democrats’ dilemma: Eliminate the filibuster or pack the Supreme Court
ANALYSIS — The Supreme Court has had nine justices since 1869. Adding justices now would further politicize a court that’s already too politicized.
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Murkowski says she’ll use appropriations to block Alaskan mine
Sen. Lisa Murkowski issued her strongest objection to date against the Pebble Mine project, a proposed mining site near Alaska's Bristol Bay.
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Duncan Hunter to serve prison sentence at West Texas camp
Former Rep. Duncan Hunter is expected to serve his 11-month sentence for misusing campaign funds at FCI La Tuna in Anthony, Texas.
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House Democrats set leadership elections for Nov. 18-19
House Democrats will hold their caucus leadership elections Nov. 18 and 19 and contested committee chairmanship elections the week of Nov. 30.
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Trump wants bigger coronavirus relief package; GOP support tepid
President Donald Trump continues to move away from his own political party on a coronavirus relief bill, saying he'll back more than $1.8 trillion.
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Trump says he’s close to 300 judicial confirmations. That’s not quite right
Trump's appeal to potential voters includes his claim that he got about 300 judges confirmed during his term. Getting to 300 requires some creative math.
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Senate Judiciary lines up Oct. 22 vote on Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination
Republicans voted to move forward without Democrats on a timeline that could put Amy Coney Barrett on the high court by the end of the month.
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‘Oscars for Congress’ catches some delighted staffers unaware
The Congressional Management Foundation announced its “Oscars for Congress” this month for work on improving government transparency and innovation.
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Texas trash talk, cameras in the court and other takeaways from Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearing
Questions spanned everything from health care to the Houston Astros, and at least one lawmaker sought advice from Barrett for her own daughter.
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Amy Coney Barrett evades answers on hot-button political issues at Supreme Court hearing
Senate Democrats pressed Amy Coney Barrett on abortion and health care, but President Donald Trump's third Supreme Court pick skillfully avoided answers.
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Photo of the day: A young RBG fan
A 7 year old girl wears a Ruth Bader Ginsburg costume as she stands near protests for and against the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett at the Supreme Court.
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Coronavirus relief bill talks snagged over testing, liability, other issues
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin expressed doubts Wednesday about a coronavirus relief bill becoming law before the Nov. 3 elections.
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Photo of the day: Masks aplenty
Daughters and family members of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett attend the second day of her Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing.
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Election issues loom large in Senate questioning of Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court seat
Barrett spent much of the morning dodging questions that touched on contentious issues like abortion, health care, gun rights and racial discrimination.
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Expiring breaks for brewers, airlines driving tax extenders push
The economic collapse, along with political support for various industries, is driving potentially timely completion of an extenders package after Nov. 3.
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Amy Coney Barrett shies from her mentor’s positions in Supreme Court confirmation hearing
President Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick attempted Tuesday to differentiate herself from a conservative legal icon on abortion, health care, and more.
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Former Rep. Chris Collins begins prison sentence
The New York Republican began a 26 month prison term Tuesday at FPC Pensacola, a minimum security federal prison camp in Florida.
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Rep. Kenny Marchant spent over $1,300 in campaign money at posh London hotel
Rep. Kenny Marchant spent over $1,300 in campaign funds at a five-star hotel in London, according to Federal Election Commission records.
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Bill Johnson seeks top GOP slot on House Budget panel
Johnson, an Air Force veteran first elected in 2010, currently serves in the unofficial position of “vice ranking member” on the Budget Committee.
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Another ‘skinny’ coronavirus relief bill on tap in Senate
The Senate will vote next week on a “targeted” COVID-19 relief package that includes more funding for the Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses.