Policy · 117th Congress
Backlogs force Ukrainians to face long visa waits
The State Department announced March 1 that Ukrainian green card cases will instead be processed at the consular post in Frankfurt, Germany.
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Congress · 117th Congress
House passes overdue $1.5 trillion omnibus appropriations bill
The four-day stopgap, which will be the fourth Congress has passed for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1, is needed because of the time it will take to enroll the massive bill, a House leadership
Congress · 117th Congress
Sprawling $1.5 trillion appropriations package nears finish line
Those provisions complement this fiscal year’s typical installment of military and economic aid to Middle Eastern nations, with an extra $1 billion for Israel’s Iron Dome rocket defense system tacked on
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Why the Marist Poll is worth considering
ANALYSIS — The March 1-2 NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, which contained some good news for President Joe Biden, didn’t get the usual amount of attention when it was released last week.
Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers fear cryptocurrencies could be back door for sanctioned rubles
“Russia is the No. 1 ransomware actor in the world, so they clearly have the capacity to use cryptocurrencies outside the legal system,” Warren said in an interview.
Congress · 117th Congress
Omnibus talks appear on track; House vote expected Wednesday
remained, there was confidence on both sides of the aisle that talks were going well enough on the massive, long-overdue package that a fourth continuing resolution for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1
Congress · 117th Congress
Moves to ban gas and oil imports from Russia gain steam
More than 1 million people have fled that country, including half a million children who are now refugees, according to UNICEF, the children’s charity arm of the U.N.
Congress · 117th Congress
House passes bill designed to help veterans exposed to toxins during service
It would cost $1 billion over a decade.
Congress · 117th Congress
Sweeping new veterans benefits bill readied for House vote
Republicans said it was a relatively inexpensive — $1 billion over a decade — way to deliver aid to veterans that could be signed into law immediately, in what could be billed as a bipartisan win
Congress · 117th Congress
As Ukraine burns, Washington splits over how to help
“We are giving more than $1 billion in direct assistance to Ukraine,” Biden said.
Policy · 117th Congress
COVID-19 subvariants not expected to slow progress against pandemic
The new variant, known as BA.2, is more contagious than previous variants, including the original strain of omicron, BA.1, and is quickly picking up steam across the United States.
Underinvesting in Science = Undermining America’s Future
Today, we’re rapidly approaching the 1 million death mark.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Texas primary puts Cuellar and Taylor in runoffs
Taylor led the field of five candidates with 48.7 percent, followed by retired Army Officer Keith Self with 26.5 percent, when The Associated Press called there would be a runoff at 1:16 a.m.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Parties clash over unionizing Hill staff at House hearing
“The independence of each individual member is key to the Article 1 powers invested in the legislative branch,” he testified.
Congress · 117th Congress
Major corporations make last-ditch push for R&D tax break
Before Jan. 1, companies could deduct what they spent on research and development immediately from their taxable income.
Congress · 117th Congress
Bipartisan calls mounting for Ukrainian immigrant protections
That move would give roughly 2,000 students in the U.S. additional flexibility in their studies under F-1 student visa requirements.
Congress · 117th Congress
Supreme Court nominee heads to Senate for confirmation process
‘Dark money’ debate That refers mostly to Demand Justice, part of a nonprofit that uses tax laws and federal rules to keep donations anonymous, which announced a $1 million ad campaign to support
Campaigns · 117th Congress
What’s a dummymander? Illinois may tell us
14th District (Lauren Underwood, D) Underwood won reelection by just more than 1 point in 2020 in a closer-than-expected race against Republican Jim Oberweis.
Congress · 117th Congress
Partisan skirmishes threaten swift omnibus timetable
Hoyer said he hopes that debate over supplemental aid won’t slow consideration of the omnibus, which is already five months overdue from the Oct. 1 start of fiscal 2022.
Congress · 117th Congress
Bipartisan support builds for Ukraine aid package
“The administration has committed to us that in the event of conflict, there is a need over the next 12 months of at least $1 billion for humanitarian needs,” she said.