Beware of Phony Workplace Flexibility Bills | Commentary
</p> </p> Offer up a bill with “working families” and “flexibility” in the title. Talk about the longing for more time with family.
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Hatch Calls ADA One of His Most Important Achievements
the original bill and the 2008 amendments.
Royce, Boehner Set Stage for House Disapproval of Iran Deal
</p> Assuming co-sponsors of Roskam’s bill also support Royce’s, and the GOP-controlled Senate also passes a disapproval resolution, Democrats will become key to sustaining the president’s veto.
NLRB Finds Retaliation After Capitol Food Worker Strike
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo) The National Labor Relations Board has found that the Capitol’s food-service vendor likely violated labor laws when supervisors retaliated against workers who went
Pot Bills Stalled Despite Increased Support
</p> Even though Senate support for a medical marijuana bill is building, it’s not getting the backing it needs to advance. </p> Two influential Democratic senators, Charles E.
Pot Bills Stalled Despite Increased Support
</p> Warren is a co-sponsor of another bill, sponsored by Merkley, that would allow legitimate marijuana businesses to use banks.
Democrats Vote to Filibuster Planned Parenthood Defunding Bill (Updated)
</p> Senate Democrats filibustered the bill to defund the group Monday, refusing to allow Republicans to bring it to the floor for debate.
Norton Looks to Extend Workplace Protection to Congress’ Staff
</p> The bill, dubbed the “Congress Leads By Example Act of 2015,” is identical to the legislation Norton introduced in the 113th Congress.
Cybersecurity Opponents Gird for Senate Floor Debate
</p> </p> The bill up for consideration would encourage private companies and the government to share information about cyber threat indicators and data breaches.
Manchin to Vote to Defund Planned Parenthood (Updated)
</p> The bill the Senate will vote on Monday night would bar federal funding of Planned Parenthood permanently, yet Manchin’s comments leave room for his possible support in the future, depending on
Azerbaijan Travel Probe Shows Strained Ties Between Congress’ Ethics Cops
</p> <p class="p1">Thus, the lawmakers do not have to repay any travel expenses. In one case, the bill topped $24,000.</p> <p class="p1">While in Azerbaijan, several travelers accepted gifts.
What’s McConnell’s Next Move on the EPA’s Clean Power Plan? (Updated)
</p> As he explained in an opinion piece published by the Cincinnati Enquirer earlier this year, McConnell has already inserted language into an appropriations bill that could stop the administration
What’s McConnell’s Next Move on the EPA’s Clean Power Plan? (Updated)
</p> </p> As he explained in an opinion piece published by the Cincinnati Enquirer earlier this year, McConnell has already inserted language into an appropriations bill that could stop the administration
Cruz, Rubio and Paul Make New Hampshire Forum — Sort Of
</p> Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas, Rand Paul of Kentucky and Marco Rubio of Florida all opted to be present for Monday evening’s procedural vote on taking up a bill to defund Planned Parenthood.
Azerbaijan Travel Probe Shows Strained Ties Between Congress’ Ethics Cops
</p> <p class="p1">Thus, the lawmakers do not have to repay any travel expenses. In one case, the bill topped $24,000.</p> <p class="p1">While in Azerbaijan, several travelers accepted gifts.
Afterschool Programs Can Help Close the Achievement Gap | Commentary
That was evident during this year’s congressional push to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (formerly the No Child Left Behind Act), as many raised concerns that the new House bill
John Oliver Takes on D.C. Statehood
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In Senate Race, Alan Grayson Could Be Own Worst Enemy
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo) In his bid for Senate in Florida, the biggest thing standing in Democratic Rep. Alan Grayson’s way is … Alan Grayson.
64 Lawmakers Rally Behind Alexander Hamilton
Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., and Del. Stacey Plaskett, a Democrat from the Virgin Islands. </p> Hamilton was born on the island of Nevis.
Menendez Offers Legislative Response to Killing of Cecil the Lion
</p> Cecil was the African lion in Zimbabwe who was ultimately shot and killed after being struck with an arrow by an American dentist, sparking no shortage of outrage.