Campaigns · 117th Congress
How states losing House seats decide which districts are cut
Democrats outnumber Republicans by almost 2-to-1 in the congressional delegations that will be reduced because of census data released Monday.
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Campaigns · 117th Congress
Donations from teachers unions spiked as Congress debated school reopening, virus relief
The American Federation of Teachers political action committee gave $1.6 million to congressional candidates and committees, including $1 million to House Majority PAC, a super PAC that boosts Democratic
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan launches Senate run
Ryan was expected to enter the race, and he had a strong first fundraising quarter, taking in $1.2 million and finishing with $1 million in his campaign account as of March 31, according to campaign
Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers spar in Supreme Court case on nonprofit donor disclosure
[jwp-video n=”1″] “If it is good enough for politicians who are far more visible and vulnerable, it should be good enough for the extraordinarily wealthy dark-money influencers dominating our
Campaigns · 117th Congress
The case to keep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s cash
[jwp-video n=”1″] While returning the contribution won’t stop the GOP attacks, the gesture could still be significant.
Policy · 117th Congress
Change of government and political turmoil keep lobbyists busy, disclosures show
to federal voting rights legislation” as well as congressional Democrats’ major overhaul of elections, voting, campaign finance and lobbying laws, a bill given the ceremonial top-priority number of HR 1.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats defeat House GOP effort to censure Maxine Waters
[jwp-video n=”1″] McCarthy’s resolution to censure Waters, a California Democrat, was privileged, meaning he could force a floor vote on the matter. Majority Leader Steny H.
Congress · 117th Congress
The GOP’s fallout with big business is already mending
Indeed, corporate America is joining Republicans in opposing both the House-passed voting rights measure, or HR 1, that is Democrats’ answer to the Georgia law, as well as President Joe Biden’s pending
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Four fundraising takeaways in the battle for the Senate
Here are four takeaways from the latest filings: 1.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Conservative groups target swing Democrats in fight against infrastructure plan and taxes
House Democrats have been voting in such a partisan lockstep,” Phillips said, noting party-line votes this year on a COVID-19 economic measure as well as a campaign finance and voting bill known as HR 1.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate GOP to decide April 21 on internal earmark ban
The total amount of earmarked spending won’t be able to exceed 1 percent of discretionary spending, and the Government Accountability Office will audit the process annually.
Congress · 117th Congress
Schumer lays out ambitious spring, early summer agenda
[jwp-video n=”1″] Schumer’s “Dear Colleague” was just one of three communication tools he used Thursday to talk about the upcoming legislative agenda.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
FEC: Lawmakers may use campaign money for ‘bona fide’ bodyguards
After a three-hour debate, members of the Federal Election Commission approved, by a 5-1 vote, an advisory opinion Thursday allowing lawmakers to use campaign funds to pay for security expenses to protect
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Senators turn to Democrats’ overhaul of elections and ethics
The bill would reshape how congressional candidates may fund their campaigns by instituting an optional public financing system that would match $6 in government money for every $1 raised in small
Campaigns · 117th Congress
For Alabama GOP Rep. Mo Brooks, a lot has changed in four years
[jwp-video n=”1″] An anti-Trump past Brooks has been an outspoken Trump ally, particularly after the November 2020 election.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats pushing to weaken the filibuster say it enables racism
Foremost among those is HR 1, the elections, campaign finance and ethics bill that is subject to the 60-vote threshold, along with measures to overhaul police practices, expand background checks for gun
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden support for ‘talking’ filibuster adds to debate among Senate Democrats
The bill will be designated as S 1 to highlight its importance; the House-passed companion is HR 1.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Early voting starts Saturday for two House races in Louisiana
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Congress · 117th Congress
Senate Democrats ready to field House-passed bills but expect obstacles
The bills the House is considering over a four-week stretch that started last week include a massive overhaul of campaign finance, voting and ethics laws dubbed HR 1; policing accountability, gun