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Biden poised to add diversity to federal courts
“I am not specifically aware of all of President Trump’s judicial nominees,” Kirsch replied.
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Timeline for massive year-end bill slipping
“I was hopeful we’d accomplish those objectives by next Thursday,” House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., said on the floor Friday.
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House votes to decriminalize marijuana
The bill would remove marijuana from the schedule of illegal drugs established under the 1970 Controlled Substances Act, where it remains classified as a highly dangerous drug without health benefits
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Sage grouse, biomass riders trip up omnibus spending bill
Hoyer’s been pushing for the parties to reach agreement on the package by Saturday at midnight so that Congress can meet the Dec. 11 deadline without a temporary extension.
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House passes ‘Tiger King’ bill to ban private ownership of big cats
The measure would make it illegal for someone to breed or own big cats without an animal exhibition license from the U.S.
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Lamar! bids farewell, says Senate not voting on big issues is a ‘waste of talent’
The two have been friends for half a century, since their time as young Senate staffers, and McConnell said he was “dreading life in the Senate” without Alexander in the body.
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House Democrats eye changes to minority’s main legislative tool
House Rules Chairman Jim McGovern said he’d like to hold a hearing before agreeing to any changes. “I believe in minority rights,” the Massachusetts Democrat said.
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House Democrats set to pick new Appropriations chairwoman
She knows how to work across the aisle to get things done without compromising on core Democratic values,” Dennis said.
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Spending deal by Dec. 11 hinges on Thanksgiving allocation pact
“I think they get there,” one former congressional aide said Monday. “December 11th is a quick turnaround, but they can do it if they get an agreement in the next few days [on allocations].
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Grassley tests positive for COVID-19 after missing first roll call in 27 years
“While I still feel fine, the test came back positive for the coronavirus,” Grassley said. “I am continuing to follow my doctors’ orders and CDC guidelines.
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New members get their bearings: Capitol tours and canceled dinners
I proudly told my freshman class that masks are oppressive. In GA, we work out, shop, go to restaurants, go to work, and school without masks. My body, my choice.”
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Capitol testing picks up, but masks still spark conflict
“I’d start by asking the presiding officer to please wear a mask as he speaks,” Brown said, donning his own mask as he made the request.
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Senate GOP lays out priorities in fiscal 2021 spending showdown
“Many of the bills were the result of bipartisan work, and I appreciate those areas where we were able to come to agreement.
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Puerto Rico inches closer to statehood, but without key GOP support
Most have said it is up to the island territory’s residents to decide.
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Dem losses could lead to calls for leadership changes in Congress
And without an opponent offering a different approach, any frustration toward Pelosi is unlikely to be enough to take her down.
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Little time, big differences threaten lame-duck spending deals
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said earlier this month he believes negotiators can reach agreement on a COVID-19 bill without threatening government operations.
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Senate cuts off debate on Barrett nomination, moves to final vote on Monday
for half a century about every Supreme Court nominee by Republican presidents, without exception.”
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Senate Judiciary sends Amy Coney Barrett nomination to the floor with no Democratic votes
Judge Barrett is going to the floor,” Chairman Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said to the Republicans there.
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Optimism returns to coronavirus relief package negotiations
“I think we have a prospect for an agreement.” Pelosi said she was aiming to get a deal passed before Election Day, but acknowledged that Senate Republicans could disrupt that plan.
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House Democrats float tax compromises in coronavirus relief talks
The proposal also is silent on the issue of whether direct payments to households of up to $1,200 per person will also include undocumented immigrants without a Social Security number.