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Watch: Democrats propose policing overhaul bills
Democrats proposed a police reform bill Monday amid continuing protests against police brutality nationwide following the death of George Floyd.
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Democrats’ policing overhaul targets prosecution standards, data collection, training
Democrats' new bill, designed to curb police practices of racial profiling and unnecessary use of force, follows protests across the U.S.
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Democrats promise ‘bold change,’ but delivering is harder
Senators’ sympathy for African American victims of police brutality does not mean that Congress will end the problem of prejudiced law enforcement.
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A lot riding on conservation bill vote for Gardner, Daines
The measure’s sponsor needs to overcome resistance from Gulf Coast Republicans concerned about offshore revenue sharing and federal land acquisitions.
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Senate considers wildlife bill, NDAA gets markup, and police overhaul unveiled: Road ahead
The Senate will handle wildlife legislation this week, and congressional committees will look at police brutality, coronavirus relief and voting rights.
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Protesters flood Capitol Hill and across Washington, lawmakers among them
Protesters on Capitol Hill and across the Washington area over the weekend marched against racial injustice, picking up some lawmaker support.
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DC statehood bill to get a House vote as Trump, Bowser escalate battle over protests
In a year when the House puts a lot of attention on must-pass bills, a a vote on D.C. statehood emphasizes its importance, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton said.
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Campus Notebook: Former Rep. Chris Collins prison report date delayed again
Former Rep. Chris Collins, a New York Republican, will have his surrender date pushed back yet again due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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GOP renews ‘go slow’ approach on virus aid after jobs report
Some top Republicans see more reasons to pump the brakes on another multi-trillion-dollar pandemic relief package after Friday's positive jobs numbers.
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‘There’s so much going on’ — Congressional Hits and Misses
In the understatement of the century, Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared “there’s so much going on.” We’re unsure whether to laugh or to cry.
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Hill layoffs? Amodei considers it, while other House offices shuffle to meet constituent needs
Hill layoffs? Members of Congress have flexibility in how they spend their office money, but at least one lawmaker is considering axing some staff.
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Democrats to unveil plan Monday to end police racial profiling, use of force
House and Senate Democrats will announce a legislative initiative Monday to end law enforcement practices of racial profiling and excessive use of force.
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Minority groups hit hard by crisis seek more congressional aid
Current record-high jobless numbers among minorities suggest the economic crisis may hit these communities harder than during the Great Recession.
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Coronavirus dominates early 2020 franking, with blackout lifted
Email newsletters, Facebook ads and old-fashioned mailers are piling up as lawmakers flex their franking privilege to communicate with constituents.
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CBO: Extending higher jobless benefits would increase unemployment
Five out of six workers would receive more in expanded unemployment benefits than they would earn on the job if Congress extends those benefits.
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McCarthy offers Republican-backed policing overhauls in response to George Floyd’s killing
Kevin McCarthy said his conference is open to policing overhauls, a statement that comes after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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Capitol Police sex discrimination lawsuit proceeds with retaliation claim
A female Capitol Police officer says she was dismissed from the department’s K-9 unit training course because of her sex.
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With no GOP input, stakeholders fear House highway bill may stall
Current highway authorization law expires Sept. 30 and agencies counting on the reauthorization worry there won't be time to get Republicans on board.
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What’s in a House quorum? GOP wants the courts to rule on that
House Republicans say their lawsuit on proxy voting doesn’t punt the legislature’s constitutional authority to the judicial branch.
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Energy-efficiency industry group presses for tax credits
Existing tax credits aren't big enough to motivate consumers to install clean and efficient energy systems, the industry says.