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Should lawmakers be sleeping in their offices during a pandemic?
Some members of Congress sleep in their offices to show they're not of Washington, but amid the coronavirus pandemic, that's raising concerns over safety.
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McConnell won’t force senators to stick around until there’s a coronavirus relief deal
The Senate majority leader said senators will have 24 hours’ notice before a vote. The chamber’s August recess was scheduled to get underway Friday.
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Rodney Davis maintains opposition to proxy voting after positive COVID-19 test
The Illinois Republican will likely not get to vote on the next coronavirus relief package because he opposes the only mechanism for him to safely do so.
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Virus aid talks teeter on brink of collapse
Negotiations between Democrats and Trump administration officials began to fall apart Thursday, putting a coronavirus relief package in jeopardy.
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After a year on job, public lands chief overdue for confirmation hearing, Democrats say
William Perry Pendley is among many Trump Administration appointees acting in posts that require Senate confirmation.
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Democrats press DOT watchdog nominee on independence
Democrats grilled Eric Soskin over how his nomination was handled and whether his position as the watchdog of a federal agency has been politicized.
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White House: Friday or bust for virus aid deal
Top Trump administration officials say they need to reach an agreement in principle on the major issues hanging up coronavirus relief talks by Friday.
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Interest groups press Senate appropriators to allow livestream video
Watchdog groups say it's time for the Senate Appropriations Committee to follow its House counterparts and livestream video of markup sessions.
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Witnesses testify at Senate Judiciary hearing on protests
Witnesses in a Judiciary subcommittee hearing brought before the Subcommittee on the Constitution to testify on free speech and protests posed an issue.
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Virus aid talks inch forward; Mnuchin says deal possible by end of week
Democratic leaders and top Trump administration officials cited real progress on coronavirus aid talks Tuesday, with a deal possible by next week.
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Highway work at risk as Congress considers next recovery bill
With fuel tax revenue down as people drive less during the pandemic, state transportation officials fear prospects for highway projects.
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Warren asks SEC about insider trading in Trump’s Kodak pharmaceuticals announcement
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is asking the SEC to look into possible insider trading related to the recent pharmaceutical move by Kodak.
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Citing worsening pandemic, Chris Collins asks for another delay in reporting to prison
Citing a worsening coronavirus pandemic and its risks, former Rep. Chris Collins is requesting he be allowed to delay again his reporting to prison.
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Sides cite ‘productive’ but slow-moving coronavirus aid talks
Negotiations on a COVID-19 relief bill inched forward Monday during a two-hour meeting between Democratic leaders and top Trump administration officials.
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Rep. Schweikert sanctioned in rare action on House floor
The House on Friday formally reprimanded Rep. David Schweikert for permitting his office to misuse taxpayer dollars, violating campaign finance laws.
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Spending on Christmas parties among allegations in ethics report on Sanford Bishop
Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr. may have used thousands in campaign funds on gas fill-ups for him and his family, greens fees at country clubs and more.
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Campus Notebook: Illinois man pleads guilty for threats to Rep. Rodney Davis
An Illinois man pleaded guilty to threatening to kill Rep. Rodney Davis, a deal that was accepted in federal court on July 24.
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Should the Capitol start COVID-19 testing for staff and members?
Rep. Louie Gohmert's coronavirus test raises questions about whether the Capitol should do regular testing, but Nancy Pelosi says it's not that easy.
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Could Obama’s call to end Senate filibuster shift the tide?
Former President Barack Obama's suggestion to end the Senate filibuster has restarted a debate that may become more important as the election approaches.
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Coronavirus relief talks stuck on scope of aid
Coronavirus relief negotiations have yet to enter the policy give-and-take stage as Republicans remain focused on a short-term bill that Democrats oppose.