Policy · 116th Congress
Five more states voting this fall on legalizing marijuana
New Approach Montana, the group behind the two ballot initiatives, told the Missoula Current it plans to spend $3 million to $6 million in total on the campaign.
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Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
If you thought fantasy football was wonky, try Fantasy Congress
to select a “team” of Capitol Hill lawmakers (four senators, six representatives) and earn points based on a number of factors, including floor speeches (1 point), when a member sponsors a new bill (6
Policy · 116th Congress
Hit by pandemic, Amtrak is making cuts that may endure
In an Aug. 6 Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing for two Amtrak board of directors nominees, Sen.
Policy · 116th Congress
States seek more federal funds as Medicaid enrollment grows
National enrollment in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program jumped by 4 million between February and June, an increase of almost 6 percent, according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Congress · 116th Congress
Senators stake out their positions as Amy Coney Barrett hearings get underway
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call) Given the politics surrounding Barrett’s nomination, which would give conservatives a 6-3 majority on the court, Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., acknowledged the battle will
Congress · 116th Congress
Still no Capitol testing regimen, despite lawmaker pressure
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters in his home state of Kentucky on Thursday that he keeps in touch with Trump but has avoided the White House since Aug. 6.
Congress · 116th Congress
McConnell keeps distance from White House, citing doubts about COVID-19 protocols
Speaking in his home state of Kentucky, McConnell said he speaks frequently with President Donald Trump on the phone, but has opted out of visiting the White House since his last trip there on Aug. 6.
Policy · 116th Congress
Contact-tracing efforts scrutinized after COVID-19 outbreak spreads
In general, experts say people risk contracting the virus that causes COVID-19 if they spend more than 15 minutes within 6 feet of someone with the disease.
Congress · 116th Congress
How safe would a ‘moon suit’ Senate vote on Barrett be?
Johnson and others have pushed for the confirmation vote, which would give conservatives a 6-3 majority on the high court, as little time remains before the Nov. 3 election.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Photo of the day: A Supreme Court nominee — from 2005
Harriet Miers, President George W. Bush’s Supreme Court nominee, met with Senate Judiciary ranking member Patrick J. Leahy on Oct. 6, 2005.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump calls off coronavirus relief package talks until after elections
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 6, 2020 The president’s announcement comes shortly after he held a phone call with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who had been negotiating with Pelosi, Senate Majority
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Republican super PAC to spend $9 million in Michigan Senate race
He ran for the state’s other seat in 2018, losing to Democratic incumbent Debbie Stabenow by a surprisingly narrow 6-point margin.
Policy · 116th Congress
Wolf nomination for Homeland Security secretary advances
Wolf’s nomination was approved, 6-3, with Democrats voting against. Wolf has served as the acting secretary of the department since November.
Policy · 116th Congress
States push for more funds and guidance on vaccine distribution
CDC Director Robert Redfield told Congress earlier this month that $6 billion is needed, but negotiations on a new coronavirus relief bill have been facing difficulties on Capitol Hill.
Policy · 116th Congress
Environmental action, laws may face new hurdles on high court
Corrected, Oct. 6 | A conservative supermajority on the Supreme Court could deal a crippling blow to environmental laws on the books, water down climate regulations tied up in court and make it harder
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate ends debate on stopgap funding bill, final vote Wednesday
The 82-6 cloture vote signals that the continuing resolution is all but certain to clear the Senate and go to President Donald Trump’s desk for his likely signature.
Congress · 116th Congress
Slimmer coronavirus aid package introduced in House
removed.Child tax credits would be made refundable as in the May legislation, but Democrats now would limit the per-child benefit to $2,000, rather than $3,000 in the May bill, or $3,600 for children under age 6.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court
And both conservatives and liberals seemed to agree that a Justice Barrett — a former clerk of the late conservative legal icon Justice Antonin Scalia — would firmly establish a 6-3 conservative
Policy · 116th Congress
Senate GOP eases Wolf’s path to becoming Homeland Security secretary
Wolf was also asked about an NBC News report on Tuesday that found $6 million in contracts awarded to a firm where Wolf’s wife works as an executive.
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats unexcited about Trump nominee for State Department’s top human rights job
knowledge of the budget process (he is a former staff director of the Senate Budget Committee) and other appropriations and financial matters would be an asset if he is confirmed to oversee the roughly $6