Campaigns · 117th Congress
Preparing for the election, whatever the rules
I’m not suggesting it’s time for Democrats to turn the page on the For the People Act (HR 1) and the John R.
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Congress · 117th Congress
House Democrats’ transportation bill may leave GOP at the station
[jwp-video n=”1″] Most Democrats, however, introduced, then withdrew, their amendments.
Congress · 117th Congress
Manchin unmoved by civil rights meeting as Democrats look for path on elections overhaul
But Pelosi and other Democrats say it is not a suitable swap for the sweeping, 800-plus-page package, known as the For the People Act and dubbed HR 1 in the House and S 1 in the Senate.
Congress · 117th Congress
After infrastructure talks collapse, two options for Biden
“He offered his gratitude to her for her efforts and good faith conversations, but expressed his disappointment that, while he was willing to reduce his plan by more than $1 trillion, the Republican
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
This birder is bringing the binoculars to Congress
[jwp-video n=”1″] After a short tutorial on how to use the field glasses, the group spotted birds foraging for serviceberries and other morsels.
Policy · 117th Congress
After 30 years, DeFazio sees chance to realize infrastructure dream
[jwp-video n=”1″] This week’s markup may be the easy part: While the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved a $312.4 billion highway bill on May 26, critics have blasted that
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate report details Capitol Police failures leading up to Jan. 6
[jwp-video n=”1″] The report did mention that protestors had indicated that they planned to bring arms, but there was no mention of the Dec. 21 intelligence report concerning the pro-Trump blog
Congress · 117th Congress
Capitol Police riot control unit did not plan for the violence of Jan. 6
[jwp-video n=”1″] But the planning document suggests that the Civil Disturbance Unit, a crucial front-line force responsible for quelling protests, viewed counterprotesters, including anti-Trump
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Liberal groups pressing for voting, ethics overhaul undaunted by Manchin opposition
Outside supporters stressed Monday that they were committed to keeping intact the sweeping, 800-plus page package, dubbed HR 1 in the House and S 1 in the Senate, saying that any attempts to break
Congress · 117th Congress
In massive House highway bill, climate is a common refrain
[jwp-video n=”1″] Summary sheets released with the bill said that, in all, it would dedicate $8.3 billion to a new program aimed at reducing carbon pollution and $6.2 billion for mitigation
Policy · 117th Congress
Lack of data on diverse electorate tests pollsters, politicians
Overall, the electorate became 2 percent less white, 1 percent more Asian and 1 percent more Hispanic, according to the Census Bureau data.
Congress · 117th Congress
With new Israeli government, Democrats may seek ‘reset’
More immediately, lawmakers may be asked to consider an emergency funding request from Israel, which reportedly could be as much as $1 billion, to replenish the country’s Iron Dome missile defense
Congress · 117th Congress
AOC Blanton under investigation for misusing government vehicle
[jwp-video n=”1″] Blanton was appointed by President Donald Trump and assumed the top job overseeing more than 2,000 AOC employees in January 2020.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court poised to tackle green card path for TPS holders
[jwp-video n=”1″] TPS holders with employers willing to sponsor them, like Santos Sanchez, would generally be unable to become permanent residents if they previously worked in the U.S. illegally
Congress · 117th Congress
Iron Dome funds may hitch a ride on Capitol security supplemental
Adding money for the Iron Dome system could be a way to satisfy Republicans following an expected Israeli government request for up to $1 billion.
Congress · 117th Congress
Parliamentarian guidance deals blow to reconciliation strategy
[jwp-video n=”1″] In addition, she wrote that a revised budget resolution with additional reconciliation instructions can’t be automatically discharged to the floor in the absence of a Senate
Congress · 117th Congress
House Agriculture chairman objects to Biden inheritance tax plan
Under Biden’s proposal, heirs who inherit assets of more than $1 million per person would have to pay capital gains taxes on the full appreciation in value from the time the original owner purchased
Opinion · 117th Congress
A corporate tax hike won’t help us build back better
Wealth for the bottom 50 percent of households advanced three times as fast as for the top 1 percent.”
Opinion · 117th Congress
My uphill battle not to worry about our democracy
[jwp-video n=”1″] In December, 126 House Republicans, including leaders Kevin McCarthy and Steve Scalise, joined a federal lawsuit attempting to overturn Biden’s victory in four pivotal states
Campaigns · 117th Congress
While you were underground: A political update for cicadas
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