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Biden renews call for gun laws as House Democrats plan votes
President Joe Biden called on Congress to pass new gun control laws Thursday after gunmen killed dozens of people in mass shootings.
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Congress · 117th Congress
GOP unveils climate agenda with familiar proposals
House Republicans unveiled a climate agenda that runs counter to the overwhelming advice from scientists.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden administration announces railroad infrastructure grants
The Biden administration will announce Thursday the recipients of over $368 million in grants to fund railroad infrastructure and research.
Policy · 117th Congress
Many hospitals don’t fully comply with price transparency rules
A year and a half after the federal government required hospitals to post prices online, many hospitals aren't fully complying with that rule.
Policy · 117th Congress
Proposed menthol ban highlights debate over ‘sin tax’ revenue
The FDA’s proposed ban on menthol cigarettes means states would see “sin tax” revenues fall, but vaping taxes are already filling the gap.
Policy · 117th Congress
Unexplained tax revenue growth vexes budget scorekeepers
Analysis: The CBO’s latest budget and economic outlook, which describes recent strength in federal tax receipts, is a head-scratcher.
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‘Directly related’: Two key words could sink long-shot talks on preventing mass shootings
Democrats are skeptical about striking a deal with Republicans to help prevent more mass shootings, which are a new American tradition.
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SCOTUS leak prompts investors to press companies on abortion
Activist shareholders are pressuring companies on access to abortion after a leaked draft Supreme Court opinion.
Policy · 117th Congress
Ukraine looms over the US general charged with leading NATO
The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for Christopher Cavoli, Biden's pick to be the U.S. general at NATO.
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With July approaching, mental health bill seems far off
At least four congressional committees are working on mental health bills, but the list of priorities is growing.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senators talk gun legislation at hearing for Biden pick to lead ATF
President Joe Biden’s nominee to be the nation’s top gun regulator largely dodged questions on his own views about gun control Wednesday.
Policy · 117th Congress
State ballot initiatives on health focus on abortion, drugs
Initiatives that have made state ballots so far include proposals on abortion, Medicaid expansion, drugs and tobacco.
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Senate Democrats plan votes on background checks for gun buys
Senate Democrats made plans to hold votes next month on House-passed measures to expand criminal background checks prior to gun purchases.
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Justice Department sees ‘gamesmanship’ in latest immigration clash with Texas
Texas asked a federal judge to block a Biden administration overhaul of asylum processing just days before the rule is set to take effect.
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US lacks full picture of ransomware attacks, Senate panel finds
A Senate report says the federal government lacks information on how much was paid by victims of ransomware attacks.
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Conference calls a rare occurrence
Conference committees have largely become a thing of the past: There are fewer of them, and conferees have less experience in them.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden outlines economic framework for US, Asian nations
President Biden, on a trip to Tokyo, lays out an economic framework for the US and 12 other countries to counter China's influence.
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CDC identifies four new presumptive cases of monkeypox, preps treatment
The CDC says unlike COVID-19, monkeypox is a well-known entity, and both vaccines and antivirals are available to help stem the outbreak.
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Judge puts hold on plan to lift Title 42 border expulsion policy
An order Friday by a federal judge in Louisiana halts Biden administration plans to lift the public health directive known as Title 42.
Policy · 117th Congress
As abortion ruling nears, state and federal lawmakers rush to prepare
With a Supreme Court ruling expected this summer, state and federal lawmakers scramble to pass laws preparing for a post-Roe reality.