Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Bring in the moving boxes: Congress is already packing up
But House offices are already nearing their deadline to clear out — they are required to leave by Dec. 1.
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
Peterson’s conservatism isn’t enough to keep Minnesota seat for Democrats
The AP called the race at 1:36 am EST.
Congress · 116th Congress
Dem losses could lead to calls for leadership changes in Congress
[jwp-video n=”1″] “I know the vote on the floor is difficult for [the] speaker,” the California Republican said.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Health care ballot initiative votes see split results
The ballot measure also doubles taxes on cigars to $1 each, and tacks on an extra $2 in cigarette taxes, from $1.33 to $3.33 per pack.
Policy · 116th Congress
US Geological Survey director wrongly reassigned whistleblower, watchdog says
Park Police, a division of Interior, over its role and activities in the clearing of largely peaceful protestors from Lafayette Square on June 1.
Policy · 116th Congress
Gray wolf protections lifted by Trump administration
The UN warned in a landmark report in May last year that the human species has pushed about 1 million plants and animals to the brink of extinction.
Congress · 116th Congress
Little time, big differences threaten lame-duck spending deals
Pandemic-related aid and delayed appropriations for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1 appear set to merge into a sweeping multitrillion-dollar negotiation as lawmakers approach the Dec. 11 expiration of
Campaigns · 116th Congress
DeFazio faces tough challenge in changing Oregon district
[jwp-video n=”1″] Rebecca Tweed, a Republican political consultant based in Oregon who is not affiliated with the race, said Skarlatos has given DeFazio the most serious challenge he’s faced
Policy · 116th Congress
Top House tax writers unveil retirement savings proposal
The highest-cost measure, at $8.9 billion over 10 years, was increasing the age for required minimum distributions from 401(k)-type plans from 70 1/2 to 72 years of age.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Indiana district will test how far suburbs have moved for GOP
[jwp-video n=”1″] But while that might work in a solidly conservative district, Indiana’s 5th is no longer a lock for Republicans.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate Democrats keep focus on Supreme Court case on Obamacare
[jwp-video n=”1″] Democrats made the lawsuit a focal point of Senate hearings last week on Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
If you thought fantasy football was wonky, try Fantasy Congress
The rules allow people to select a “team” of Capitol Hill lawmakers (four senators, six representatives) and earn points based on a number of factors, including floor speeches (1 point), when a member
Policy · 116th Congress
Pandemic shines spotlight on nursing home policy
The devastating effects of the pandemic in nursing homes, where residents make up about 1 percent of the national population but 40 percent of COVID-19 deaths, is leading advocates to push Congress for
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Excuse me, but is that a partisan wave building?
[jwp-video n=”1″] Trump vs. Biden It is certainly true that the presidential election “ain’t over ’til it’s over.”
White House · 116th Congress
US deficit hit a record $3.1 trillion last year
In a joint statement, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought said government tax receipts totaled $3.42 trillion, $42 billion or 1 percent less
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Blue wave survivors: Democrats eyeing Texas gains take aim at Michael McCaul
Siegel told CQ Roll Call he raked in more than $1 million in the third quarter, which ended Sept. 30. McCaul’s campaign raised $870,000 and had $1.1 million on hand.
Congress · 116th Congress
Expiring breaks for brewers, airlines driving tax extenders push
[jwp-video n=”1″] Bracing for higher taxes would come on top of financial hardships that producers are already facing.
Congress · 116th Congress
Former Rep. Chris Collins begins prison sentence
Lawyers for the 70-year old Collins argued in an Oct. 1 emergency motion to push the date back yet again, citing health concerns, but the government pushed back.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Is the Trump-Biden cake baked yet?
The most recent NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll (conducted Sept. 30-Oct. 1) showed former Vice President Joe Biden leading by 14 points, 53 percent to 39 percent.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
10 most vulnerable House members: GOP in suburbs, ‘blue wave’ Democrats
Republicans in suburban stretches, such as Nebraska’s Don Bacon, who has moved up to No. 1, or Ohio’s Steve Chabot, who joins the list, will seek to hang on even as their constituents increasingly