Congress · 117th Congress
Senate in for another long night, and day, on pandemic relief
Schumer’s substitute amendment to the House bill incorporates myriad changes sought by Democratic senators.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Draft Senate aid plan would cut direct funds to cities, counties
But the rest would have to wait until they’ve spent at least 80 percent of the first tranche or 60 days before the start of their fiscal year starting in 2023, whichever is earlier.
Congress · 117th Congress
Trump lawyers indignant in brief on eve of impeachment trial
That’s in just the first five paragraphs of a 78-page defense brief that has Trump’s arguments against impeachment — that the Senate has no jurisdiction to convict a former president, that the article
Congress · 117th Congress
After the filibuster fight, obstacles remain for progressives
Progressives hope that this Congress, the first one with Democrats fully in control since 2010, can finally pass laws to curtail climate change, racial injustice and gun violence, and also take steps
Congress · 117th Congress
Sweeping budget blueprint for pandemic aid readied for floor action
The effort promises to be the most wide-ranging budget reconciliation measure since 1993, when President Bill Clinton in his first year signed a sweeping deficit reduction package passed by a Democratic
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate moves forward with 50-50 power-sharing agreement, tabling filibuster fight
The agreement, text of which has not yet been released, is modeled after the rules that governed the chamber the last time it was tied in 2001. “Sen.
Congress · 117th Congress
Capitol Police officer appeals her gender discrimination case
Further, the federal judge granted summary judgment to the Capitol Police on two retaliation claims: one under the First Amendment and one under the Congressional Accountability Act.
Congress · 117th Congress
House Democrats make legal case for Trump impeachment amid growing bipartisan support
The committee’s Democrats countered arguments from Trump supporters in Congress and legal circles that the effort has constitutional problems, including that the First Amendment protects Trump and