The nation’s report card hits crisis level
All three of these characteristics are especially important in the context of grade inflation, which 47 percent of the electorate called a "widespread problem" last year.
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Campaigns · 118th Congress
At the Races: Please bet responsibly
The Independent Center released a poll showing 47 percent of Nebraskans said they would vote for independent Dan Osborn, more than the 42 percent who said they’d support Sen. Deb Fischer.
Self-described ‘tough lady’ Sheila Jackson Lee dead at 74
In the years since, Juneteenth grew from a folk jubilee celebrating the de facto end of slavery into a holiday recognized in 47 states and the District of Columbia.
Senate adopts gun provision among amendments to spending bill
The chamber voted 47-51 to reject an amendment offered by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., opposed by low-income housing and energy efficiency advocates.
Congress · 117th Congress
Zelenskyy pleads with Congress, Biden for more air defense weapons in war with Russia
A new survey by the Pew Research Center found that three weeks into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, more Americans approve (47 percent) than disapprove (39 percent) of the Biden administration’s approach
Policy · 116th Congress
‘Supergrid’ and nukes: Ins and outs of Democrats’ climate plan
A recent National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) study found a national grid could save the public more than $47 billion and generate up to 80 percent of the country’s total electricity use from
Congress · 116th Congress
The lobbyists: Roll Call’s people to watch in 2019
“There’s a lot of fear and consternation about the committee and what’s going to happen,” says Williams, 47, who adds that Waters is “pragmatic” and knows the panel’s issues thoroughly, having served
Armed Forces Say Yearlong CR Spells Danger
As many as 47 new research and procurement programs could not get underway, and 84 planned hikes in production rates would have to wait, the Army said.