Congress · 117th Congress
Union push in Congress explodes into view, but obstacles remain for staffers
Last week the “crosspartisan” group Issue One released a report finding that about 1 in 8 congressional staffers are not making a living wage.
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Congress · 117th Congress
A Groundhog Day fight in Rules Committee over resolutions of inquiry
However, the language, which has been included in committee resolutions for more than 1 1/2 years, limits the use of resolutions of inquiry — a legislative tool to request that the executive branch
Congress · 117th Congress
Spending negotiations appear headed for another stopgap bill
Congress is on course to pass a third government funding stopgap for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1, as negotiations on a 12-bill omnibus package continue at a snail’s pace barely two weeks before the
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Amid ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ rhetoric, some GOP candidates of color thrive
Wesley Hunt, who is running for the GOP nomination in Texas’ 38th District, hauled in more than $1 million in the most recent fundraising quarter and holds $1.5 million in the bank.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
At the Races: SCOTUS focus
representation: Even as Democrats attack Republicans with “Jim Crow 2.0” rhetoric for opposition to voting rights legislation, some of the GOP’s rising-star fundraisers, such as Texan Wesley Hunt, who hauled in $1
Congress · 117th Congress
Charities lobbying to restore expanded tax deduction for giving
Higher limits on corporate giving also lapsed on Jan. 1. The JCT estimated the 2021 extension of those breaks would cost $643 million.
Congress · 117th Congress
House competition bill includes more trade aid for workers
The program reverted to one with fewer benefits and limited to workers in manufacturing on July 1, 2021, after Democrats and Republicans could not agree on an extension.
Opinion · 117th Congress
New Democratic strategy: Repackage the BBB and expect a different result
And on the economy, which survey participants ranked as their overall No. 1 issue, it was 38 percent approve, 60 percent disapprove.
Congress · 117th Congress
Splitting up budget package carries procedural risks
That’s different from an original budget resolution, which can be automatically discharged from committee and brought to the floor after April 1 each year if the panel hasn’t acted yet.
Policy · 117th Congress
Activists press companies on abortion with Roe v. Wade at stake
According to law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, shareholders filed 76 proposals related to civic engagement between Oct. 1, 2020, and June 1, 2021, making up about 9 percent of submitted proposals
Campaigns · 117th Congress
At the Races: Build back bite-sized
Cuellar, a Democrat who is facing a rematch from progressive Jessica Cisneros in the March 1 primary and a raft of potential Republican opponents, said he would “fully cooperate in any investigation.”
Congress · 117th Congress
‘Rise in violent rhetoric’: Lawmakers in both parties report spike in death threats
A House Democratic leadership aide said in an email: “There is enhanced security for members in the wake of 1/6.
Congress · 117th Congress
Acknowledging hurdles, Biden ready to split up budget package
In a rare press conference, Biden said top priorities including expanded child tax credits that lapsed on Jan. 1 may have to wait for a subsequent legislative push.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Rise of right-wing apps seen worsening midterm disinformation
Gab says it has more than 1 million users, compared with Twitter, which says it has 330 million monthly users globally.
Policy · 117th Congress
Hoyer: White House to ask for more pandemic relief funds
The current temporary funding law expires in less than six weeks, but Democrats and Republicans have yet to agree on how much to spend for the fiscal year that began on Oct. 1, let alone how to divvy
Policy · 117th Congress
IRS: Tax filing season to start Jan. 24
While the IRS typically enters tax season with a backlog of about 1 million unprocessed returns, that number is several times larger this year, according to Treasury officials, who couldn’t give
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Senate ratings show three Democrats in toss-up races
That doesn’t bode well for the party this year when Biden’s victory in five of the battleground states was by less than 2.5 points, including three by less than 1 point.
Congress · 117th Congress
Congress is back, testing lines are long, but omicron feels all too familiar
The latest memo, sent last Monday, said “dozens” were testing positive daily as the positivity rate jumped from 1 percent to 13 percent.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Johnson makes it clear: He’s running again in Wisconsin
Biden won the Badger State by less than 1 point in 2020. In 2016, Trump also won the state by less than a point.