Policy · 117th Congress
Change of government and political turmoil keep lobbyists busy, disclosures show
This quarter began with the violent Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol and many corporations suspending their political donations in response.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Axing ‘SALT’ limit would widen income gap, witness tells panel
The EITC for childless workers was tripled, while the child tax credit increased from $2,000 to $3,000 and to $3,600 for children under age 6, regardless of income.
Congress · 117th Congress
Food fight: Rubio targets House Sodexo contract over voting rights support
The senior area general manager in the House of Representatives has been celebrated at the company for his leadership and commitment during the violent attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Congress · 117th Congress
The GOP’s fallout with big business is already mending
Even before Trump supporters invaded the Capitol on Jan. 6 after listening to an incendiary speech by the then-president, many companies and corporate executives had shifted campaign contributions to Democrats
Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers divided over need for new domestic terrorism law
having a terrorism initiative on the federal level, and making sure that the protection of those who are lawfully protesting, such as the contrast between the treatment of the insurrectionists on Jan. 6
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Ohio Rep. Steve Stivers to leave Congress next month
Republicans in the running for Portman’s seat have sought the backing of former President Donald Trump, whom Stivers criticized for not doing enough to stop the Capitol attack on Jan. 6.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
How the Jan. 6 riot is affecting campaign fundraising
Political action committees of many companies and lobbying groups said they would pause some or all contributions after rioters broke into the Capitol on Jan. 6 to stop Congress from certifying Joe
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Former Gov. Pat McCrory launches North Carolina Senate run, kicks off competitive GOP primary
It surveyed 500 likely Republican primary voters from April 6-8 via telephone and using a recorded voice and had a margin of error of 4.4 points.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Cooperation: The opportunity is there for the taking
Act, passed 90-8 on March 18.CARES Act, passed 96-0 on March 25.Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, passed by voice vote on April 21.Consolidated Appropriations Act, passed 92-6
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Alaska GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski still weighing reelection decision
The senator has frequently criticized the former president and voted to convict Trump after his impeachment for inciting an insurrection on Jan. 6.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
At the Races: Money madness
He does not accept donations from lobbyists or political action committees but said the moves of some corporate PACs to suspend donations after the violent attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6 was “the responsible
Congress · 117th Congress
Short-staffed and overworked: Capitol Police struggle after months of trauma
Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick died after suffering injuries when a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6. Just days later, another officer, Howard Liebengood, died by suicide.
Congress · 117th Congress
Former Illinois Rep. Bobby Schilling dies at 57
The father of 10 was beaten in the primary by Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who went on to win the contest over Democrat Rita Hart by a razor-thin 6-vote margin.
Congress · 117th Congress
Slain Capitol Police officer to lie in honor in Rotunda next week
Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after the violent attack on the Capitol Jan. 6, was honored in the Rotunda on Feb. 3.
Opinion · 117th Congress
We can’t wait for the pandemic to end to fight the opioid overdose surge
Joe Manchin III, D-W.Va., to more effectively confront one of the biggest drivers in the overdose spike — illicitly manufactured fentanyl — and address a looming deadline on May 6.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
At the Races: It’s April, no foolin’
state Department of Administration commissioner, painted the incumbent as a career politician and also referenced Murkowski’s vote to convict Donald Trump at his impeachment trial for inciting the Jan. 6
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Lisa Murkowski draws GOP challenger in Alaska Senate race
Tshibaka referenced Murkowski’s vote to convict Trump of inciting an insurrection on Jan. 6, saying in her five-minute announcement video, “Lisa Murkowski is so out of touch that she even voted to
Congress · 117th Congress
Nonprofits unsure about small-business loan access as clock ticks
The December omnibus spending law added local chambers of commerce, business leagues and others with a Section 501(c)(6) designation as well as state and local tourism promotion bureaus.
Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers alarmed at social media making money off ‘addiction’
Doyle, chairman of the Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee, said the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol was “started and nourished” on Facebook.