Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
‘Where am I?’: Black staffers describe hurdles of working on Capitol Hill
[jwp-video n=”1″] As low as those figures are, they’re an improvement, and Brenson says the trends are reason to hope.
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Campaigns · 117th Congress
At the Races: Can you cancel a civil war?
Greg Abbott set a May 1 date for the special election in the 6th District to fill the unexpired term of the late GOP Rep. Ron Wright.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Race to replace Texas Republican who died of COVID-19 could get competitive
Greg Abbott on Tuesday scheduled a special election for May 1.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
GOP testing ways to make relief package a burden for battleground Democrats
the country needs, and what Americans want. ” The poll also surveyed voters’ opinions on COVID-19-related school closures, which Republicans have attempted to tie to Democrats in Congress, and HR 1,
Policy · 117th Congress
Democrats start gauging support for immigration overhaul
[jwp-video n=”1″] “So we’ll have a better gauge at that point,” Aguilar said.
Congress · 117th Congress
Mental health concerns overshadowed by Capitol Police Board questions
[jwp-video n=”1″] There were conflicting accounts from Sund and Irving on when Sund asked for National Guard assistance on the day of the attack.
Policy · 117th Congress
CIA nominee pledges to de-politicize intelligence briefings
[jwp-video n=”1″] When he was president, Donald Trump repeatedly and publicly attacked the findings of the U.S. intelligence community, particularly when it came to matters relating to Russia
Policy · 117th Congress
Abortion emerges as key division in Becerra’s Finance hearing
[jwp-video n=”1″] “Both Attorney General Becerra and I throughout our careers have too often been the only Latino in the room,” Padilla said.
Congress · 117th Congress
Tanden nomination seemingly at dead end after votes scrapped
Confirming Young as deputy, which under Senate rules could occur after just two hours of debate versus up to 30 hours for the No. 1 position at OMB, would position her to at minimum take the role
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate parliamentarian hears arguments on coronavirus relief bill
[jwp-video n=”1″] MacDonough is expected to render a verdict later on Wednesday or Thursday, lawmakers and aides say.
Policy · 117th Congress
Vaccine sign-up struggles highlight state and federal challenges
[jwp-video n=”1″] New Mexico was the first state to implement a statewide registration system, and at least 15 other states followed suit, according to the National Governors Association.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
‘Do it now. Ask for help now’: Rep. Madeleine Dean and her son reflect on his addiction
For help and resources from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, call the SAMHSA hotline at 1-800-662-4357.
Congress · 117th Congress
House Democrats prep changes to coronavirus relief package
[jwp-video n=”1″] In a face-off before Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, Democrats and Republicans will argue over whether the minimum wage increase to $15 over five years can meet
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Attention shifts to Loeffler and Collins after Perdue opts out of another run in Georgia
Ossoff beat Perdue by about 1 point in the Jan. 5 runoff.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Where slaves once toiled, Vice President Kamala Harris will soon call home
In a cruelly bitter twist, the act appropriated $1 million for the compensation of “loyal owners” (no Confederates) for their slaves, at a rate not to exceed $300 for each.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Biden’s newfangled theory of legislating
There might also be a push to provide the same opportunities to the roughly 1 million farm workers here without valid papers.
Congress · 117th Congress
Garland confirmation hearing previews policy battles ahead
Durbin told reporters that Democrats want to set a committee vote on Garland’s nomination March 1, with a final confirmation vote later next week.