White House · 117th Congress
Biden and Harris hit the road after joint session address to sell agenda
“But the No. 1 goal is a big, bold plan along the lines of what President Biden has proposed.” David Lerman contributed to this report.
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Opinion · 117th Congress
Independents will decide when Biden’s honeymoon is over
[jwp-video n=”1″] Still hopeful So Wednesday’s address to Congress has a lot riding on it, but Biden can take some comfort that, at this stage of a presidency, people are still willing to listen
Congress · 117th Congress
DC statehood bill passes House, but Senate hopes are dim
[jwp-video n=”1″] When the bill passed, a single cheer could be heard from the gallery.
Congress · 117th Congress
House set to vote on DC statehood, but all eyes are on the Senate
[jwp-video n=”1″] Filibuster woes The Senate was again top of mind when House Democrats gathered for a Wednesday news conference.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senators squabble over voting rights, underscoring deep division on state efforts
state’s first Black senator in a January special election runoff, testified before the committee Tuesday and called for the Senate to act urgently on Leahy’s bill and a broader House-passed measure, HR 1.
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
Congress · 117th Congress
Supreme Court expansion bill faces serious blocks across political spectrum
[jwp-video n=”1″] Nadler and the other backers of the legislation said the Supreme Court itself would make the case
Opinion · 117th Congress
Cooperation: The opportunity is there for the taking
In 2020, the Senate passed five major COVID-19 relief bills by wide margins: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, passed 96-1 on March 5.Families First Coronavirus
Congress · 117th Congress
Pelosi backs two-bill infrastructure strategy amid progressives’ push for one
In the coming weeks, Biden is planning to release a second plan for education, health, and child and elder care funding that is expected to cost more than $1 trillion.
Opinion · 117th Congress
How the German model can help us build a better filibuster
[jwp-video n=”1″] Of course, there are significant differences between the U.S. and German democratic systems.
Congress · 117th Congress
Second filibuster-proof maneuver OK’d by Senate parliamentarian
[jwp-video n=”1″] Senate leaders had been anxiously awaiting the pivotal decision since last week.
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.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate Democrats welcome Biden ‘signal’ on nixing filibuster if Republicans obstruct
[jwp-video n=”1″] In preparation for the filibuster questions, Biden came to the news conference armed with a statistic.
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
Congress · 117th Congress
As deadline nears, Senate Democrats pick up GOP support to extend PPP
[jwp-video n=”1″] The PPP program issued 7.5 million loans totaling $687 billion to small businesses during the last year, according to SBA data.
Congress · 117th Congress
Memory of Capitol riot hangs over DC statehood hearing
The bill could have gotten a House vote before April 1 without a hearing because it passed last Congress, but Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney said in a press call Monday that holding the hearing was important
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
Opinion · 117th Congress
GOP election strategy more Jim Crow than John Lewis
HR 1, the For the People Act, and HR 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act, have been presented as protections for the rights that too many are eager to claw back.
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.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate hearing showcases deep partisan divide over LGBTQ legislation
[jwp-video n=”1″] And Oregon Democratic Sen.