Congress · 117th Congress
Budget bill delay, changes offer potential tax increase reprieve
Some of the biggest taxes would kick in right away on Jan. 1, 2022, under the bill.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Biden extends student loan repayment pause
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday a 90-day extension of the pause on repayments for federal student loans to May 1, even as congressional Democrats seek further action.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Latinos, Democrats get boost in California congressional map
Cox by less than 1 percentage point. A handful of the incumbents announced plans to run in nearby districts Tuesday, including Democratic Rep.
Congress · 117th Congress
Why it’s time to retire the ‘Joe Manchin is the real president’ narrative
That came in Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Constitution. The Supreme Court has upheld lawmakers’ power to raise and appropriate funds many times.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Democrats have few answers on ending losing streak after Manchin’s reconciliation dagger
But on student debt relief, the White House has been firm that payments must resume Feb. 1. Senate Majority Leader Charles E.
Policy · 117th Congress
Stronger shareholder action, more robust ESG rules expected in 2022
bolster activist, ESG-focused investors’ chances to get companies more focused on public policy issues and make it easier for shareholders to shake up corporate boards, as investment firm Engine No. 1
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate parliamentarian rejects ‘Plan C’ immigration plan
Democrats and Republicans presented their opposing arguments to MacDonough at a formal meeting Dec. 1 to go over the immigration provisions.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
At the Races: Debt the halls
Jim Ryun, who held the world record for several distances (his 800-meter record, 1:44.3, was an estimated time based on the 1:44.9 he logged in an 880-meter race in 1966 — according to Wikipedia).
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Under new Nevada map, a GOP wave could swamp all three Democrats
Democrats currently have a 3-to-1 advantage in the House delegation but came within 5 points of losing two of those seats in 2020.
Congress · 117th Congress
Optimism waning in Senate about budget reconciliation vote this month
Menendez has said he won’t agree to a revenue-raising SALT plan and favors exemptions for individuals making up to $550,000 and married couples making close to but not above $1 million.
Congress · 117th Congress
Medicare cuts scare helps put debt limit bill on fast track
The bill includes a three-month suspension of the 2 percent Medicare “sequester” that was set to begin on Jan. 1. It would return at 1 percent for the three months following.
Congress · 117th Congress
Contenders vie for top Ways and Means GOP slot after Nunes exit
Smith described trade as “probably the No. 1 issue” that led him to depart the Agriculture Committee for Ways and Means.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate clears expedited debt limit process, Medicare cuts delay
The legislation heading to the White House also would delay Medicare cuts that would otherwise be triggered Jan. 1, including across-the-board reductions to provider reimbursements as well as separate
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Taking it with them: Members leaving with money in the bank
Missouri Republican Roy Blunt, who is retiring after more than two decades in Congress, had more than $286,000 in his leadership PAC, Rely on Your Beliefs Fund, and about $1 million in his campaign
Congress · 117th Congress
Senators question Biden nominee on fighting China and Russia
Grady’s confirmation hearing, originally scheduled for Dec. 1, was delayed a week as the Senate tried unsuccessfully to pass its own version of the annual defense policy bill.
Congress · 117th Congress
House passes debt limit process, Medicare cuts delay bill
Medicare, farm cuts The debt limit process language is tucked into a bill that would avoid several Medicare cuts that would otherwise be triggered Jan. 1, including across-the-board reductions to
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Courts may play outsize role in redistricting fights
The state has a March 1 primary and already faces half a dozen lawsuits over its new congressional map.
Congress · 117th Congress
House passes compromise defense policy bill
It also would prohibit reductions to the operational capability of any B-1 bomber aircraft squadrons until the Air Force starts fielding the stealth B-21 bomber.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Court halts candidate filing in North Carolina
After Texas on March 1, North Carolina will be the second state to hold primaries using new congressional maps.
Congress · 117th Congress
Big companies look to Senate to ease budget bill’s minimum tax
With the likelihood the $2.2 trillion filibuster-proof package will see edits in the Senate, and a year before the tax would take effect starting on Jan. 1, 2023, pressure is likely to continue.