Congress · 119th Congress
Momentum builds for bigger capital gains tax break on home sales
The caps would increase to $500,000 and $1 million, respectively.↵↵The draft bill is also backed by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo.; Adam B.
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Campaigns · 117th Congress
Democrats double down on abortion rights after Kansas referendum
“The economic mess Democrats created by ignoring their own economists and saddling Americans with record-high prices is the No. 1 issue in every competitive district,” said Michael McAdams, a spokesman
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
Senate voting and ethics overhaul stalls, but Democrats united in vote
[jwp-video n=”1″] “This is a battle for the soul of America,” Schumer said.
Congress · 116th Congress
Pelosi endorses using automatic stabilizers to keep coronavirus relief flowing
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Congress · 116th Congress
Negotiators face more contentious issues than state, local aid
[jwp-video n=”1″] Democrats agree that state and local aid should stem from coronavirus needs, but their calculus includes sales and other state tax revenues lost because of the pandemic.
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Feb. 3
1:45 p.m. | Democrats invoke McCain: House manager Rep. Hakeem Jeffries raised the example of the late Arizona Republican Sen.
Congress · 116th Congress
View from the gallery: Senators’ personal habits on full display as week 2 begins
[jwp-video n=”1″] It was the sixth full day in the chamber for the third presidential impeachment trial in U.S. history, and the 100 senators dealt with a new crop of Senate pages and showed
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Jan. 22
The Senate opened around 1 p.m., with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell saying there were no motions to be considered before the managers began their statements.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senators bend the rules by wearing Apple Watches to Trump trial
[jwp-video n=”1″] Todd Ruger contributed to this report. An earlier version of this story misstated the number of senators wearing Apple Watches.
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Jan. 14
[jwp-video n=”1″] Here is the latest on impeachment: Trial to start next week: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters that he expects the impeachment trial may begin in earnest
Congress · 116th Congress
Road Ahead: Impeachment trial imminent and war powers debate continues
[jwp-video n=”1″] The expected timeline means Sens.
Congress · 116th Congress
Pelosi plans to send impeachment articles to Senate next week
[jwp-video n=”1″] Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he has the votes among his members to pass procedures allowing the trial to start without an agreement on calling witnesses
Congress · 116th Congress
Sources: Repealing health care taxes in play on spending deal
[jwp-video n=”1″] The fate of the earned income and child tax credit expansions Democrats were seeking was unclear as of Sunday evening. Sens.
Congress · 116th Congress
Deal banning surprise medical bills also ups tobacco purchase age to 21
[jwp-video n=”1″] “Senator Murray believes the overall agreement takes important steps forward on a number of issues impacting patients and families, and is working with some members of her caucus
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate rejects repeal of state and local tax deduction cap rule
More than half would accrue to households earning more than $1 million.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate Intelligence goes slow, seeks meeting with whistleblower
[jwp-video n=”1″] “I do, and I believe we will,” Blunt, a member of Senate GOP leadership, said after the hourslong meeting. He also added that he would continue to reserve judgement.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate Democrats prepare marathon floor session on gun violence
Schumer, D-New YorkDebbie Stabenow, D-MichiganTom Udall, D-New MexicoChris Van Hollen, D-MarylandSheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode IslandRon Wyden, D-Oregon [jwp-video n=”1″]
Congress · 116th Congress
Election infrastructure bill remains stalled as Senate Intelligence panel releases first volume of Russia report
[jwp-video n=”1″] Mostly bipartisan report The Intelligence Committee report released Thursday focuses on what state and local governments, as well as the federal government, still need to do
Congress · 116th Congress
Urgency of marijuana policy was on full display Tuesday
[jwp-video n=”1″] He had been an opponent of the effort to legalize marijuana in Colorado, but with state voters having spoken through a referendum, he has since worked to build regulatory structures