Policy · 118th Congress
Biden administration open to legislation after Ohio derailment
Although the initial derailment did not breach these cars, authorities evacuated the area on Feb. 6 over concerns that they might explode.
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Congress · 118th Congress
Sanctions waiver for Syria quake victims brings fears of abuse
The rebel-held northwestern part of Syria was hardest hit by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake on the Turkish-Syrian border on Feb. 6.
Congress · 118th Congress
CBO: Debt limit to hit as soon as July, budget picture worsens
But Wrightson ICAP said there remains “tail risk” that Congress would need to act by early June given “Treasury’s financial position will be at a low ebb from June 6 to June 14” after Treasury’s debt issuance
Policy · 118th Congress
As Willow project decision nears, Alaska ponders ties to oil
“We have blasts that shake the village every day at 6 o’clock,” she said.
Congress · 118th Congress
House foreign aid cardinal sanguine on fiscal 2024 funding
In the fiscal 2023 bipartisan omnibus spending deal, Congress provided $59.7 billion in enduring funding for foreign aid and diplomacy programs, a $3.6 billion boost or roughly 6 percent increase
Policy · 118th Congress
‘Amtrak Joe’ touts transit funding for Northeast Corridor
The Transportation Department has yet to make any allocations for the project, although the Biden administration said it could receive up to $4.7 billion of its $6 billion total from the 2021 infrastructure
Policy · 118th Congress
With EV batteries in demand, some in GOP say ‘no’ to China
China sold 6 million to 7 million electric vehicles last year, an uptick from 2021, and at least a quarter of EV sales worldwide are in China, Nakano said.
Policy · 118th Congress
Court cases test opposing views of online content moderation
The states passed the laws after social media platforms banned former President Donald Trump following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
Policy · 118th Congress
Judge delays Peter Navarro trial on contempt of Congress charges
House adviser during the Trump administration, had been scheduled to go to trial next week on two charges that he refused to comply with a subpoena from the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6,
Policy · 118th Congress
Investors focus ESG on contrast between climate words and actions
The Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol prompted major companies to pause political contributions and reexamine their policies, and gave activist shareholders and other advocates more leverage to pressure
Congress · 118th Congress
House border security bill bumped amid Republican concerns
Comer, R-Ky., chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, announced last week that his panel will hold a hearing the week of Feb. 6 to investigate the Biden administration’s border
Congress · 118th Congress
House Republicans plan first hearing on Biden border policies
Comer also announced that the oversight committee will hold a hearing the week of Feb. 6 to investigate the Biden administration’s border policies, with four chief U.S.
Policy · 118th Congress
Lawmakers set to press Supreme Court on ethics standards
And ethics experts questioned whether Justice Clarence Thomas should have recused himself from a case dealing with Trump administration records related to the Jan. 6 attack that likely included his wife