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New acting DOT watchdog says he’ll keep his other agency job
Democrats press acting Inspector General on potential conflicts and why his predecessor was abruptly dismissed.
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McConnell sets vote for Trump media agency pick, who has ties to Steve Bannon
Michael Pack is also being actively investigated by the attorney general for the District of Columbia for alleged self-dealing and self-enrichment.
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GOP senators: Sunset all rules waived during the pandemic
Many rules have been waived to help the economy recover from the pandemic. Maybe they should stay off the books for good, the lawmakers suggest.
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College presidents outline how campuses plan to reopen
They warned of challenges for smaller institutions that might have to lay off more employees or close permanently if they can’t reopen in the fall.
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Murkowski ‘struggling’ over Trump support; other GOP senators not swayed by Mattis
The senator said Mattis' words were “true and honest and necessary and overdue” and that she is unsure whether she will vote for the president.
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The two very different ends of Pennsylvania Avenue
The contrasts to how Congress and the White House continued to react to the George Floyd protests could not have been greater this week.
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Steve King moves from lightning rod to lame duck
Steve King’s career is spotted with inflammatory comments on immigration, abortion and minorities, and the voters in Iowa finally had enough.
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Senators want Dred Scott author’s bust replaced with Thurgood Marshall
Maryland's senators seek to replace the bust of a controversial Supreme Court justice with the first African-American to serve on the high court.
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In pandemic, GOP sees opportunity for critical minerals bill
As China dominates the global market for minerals critical to computers, energy and more, Republicans want to encourage more U.S. mining.
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Democrats offer $494 billion transport bill targeting economy, climate
Bill includes provisions to support states struggling in the pandemic-driven economic downturn and to reduce carbon emissions.
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OMB nominee gets earful from Democratic senators
Budget Committee Democrats denounced the nomination of Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget at a hearing Wednesday.
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Senate confirms Miller to be pandemic inspector general
Brian Miller, the new pandemic inspector general, told senators he would report pressure to drop audits or investigations to Congress
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Nadler seeks to punish Barr for not testifying
House Judiciary Committee chairman threatens to slash the attorney general's budget for his personal office if he does not testify before the panel.
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Sources: House Democrats plan Wednesday rollout of highway bill
Measure is expected to closely mirror a framework offered by Democrats in January, including climate resilience provisions.
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House may return early to consider policing overhaul
The House could return to session earlier than June 30 to consider legislation to overhaul policing laws in response to the killing of George Floyd and nationwide unrest about racial injustices, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer said Tuesday.
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Trump’s budget chief pick prepares to run confirmation gantlet
Russell Vought has run the OMB as acting director since January 2019, when his predecessor, Mick Mulvaney, became acting White House chief of staff.
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Congress plotting action against police brutality, racial injustices in response to Floyd death
Congress is considering a wide array of responses to the death of George Floyd, but it is unclear what may have an impact.
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Sens. Lee, Johnson slow bill tweaking SBA COVID-19 loan program
Sens. Lee and Johnson say the House bill would make PPP loans available for too long a time. Lee wants it to expire in August.
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Lawmakers dust off old proposals on police overhauls
Democratic proposals to address deadly police force have been around for years, but so has the opposition from law enforcement advocacy groups.
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Democratic govenors seek federal COVID-19 testing coordination
Democratic govenors seek federal COVID-19 testing coordination - Health Care