Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Senators mount pressure on equal pay for World Cup champs
Joe Manchin III introduced a measure that would block federal funds supporting the 2026 men’s World Cup until the U.S. women’s team receives equal pay.
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Joe Manchin III introduced a measure that would block federal funds supporting the 2026 men’s World Cup until the U.S. women’s team receives equal pay.
He also co-chairs the Congressional Soccer Caucus, which pushed a resolution through the House back in 2018 supporting North America’s bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Mexico
The payoff for the two winners: 25 launches from fiscal 2022 through 2026, to be split 60-40 between them. The Air Force has said anyone can compete for that deal, including SpaceX.
agency had also planned by March to complete a rule repealing Obama administration carbon emission limits for new power plants, as well easing tailpipe emission standards for cars and light trucks of 2021-2026