Policy · 114th Congress
House Rejects Call for New War Powers Resolution to Fight ISIS
</p> Many members, including Speaker Paul D.
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Politics · 114th Congress
Senate Plans Vote on Gun-Control Proposals
gun measures as amendments to a spending bill.
Politics · 114th Congress
Campaigns Embrace National Security Message After Orlando Shooting
</p> For now, many Democratic challengers are hitting GOP incumbents for blocking a vote on a bill that would prevent suspected terrorists on the FBI Terror Watchlist from purchasing firearms.
U.S. Senate Approves Increased Military Cooperation with India
</p> “An amendment titled ‘to authorise military-to-military exchanges with India’ was agreed in the Senate by a voice vote as part of the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA)-2017, which the Senate
Heard On The Hill · 114th Congress
New Hampshire Politician Brings in Maple Syrup and New England Love
</p> Or in other words, she gave out a lot of maple syrup.
Politics · 114th Congress
Rubio Joins Obama on Air Force One to Visit Orlando Families
</p> Just after the presidential jumbo jet touched down around 12:45 p.m. (EDT), a Rubio aide confirmed the Florida senator was on the flight.
Opinion · 114th Congress
Women of LatinaCon Signal Rising Sway of Hispanic Voices in the South
With gubernatorial candidates on either side of the state’s so-called “bathroom bill” for transgender people, changing congressional district lines, and complicated voting restrictions, North Carolina
Policy · 114th Congress
Hill to Military: Move Aircraft to Protect Nuclear Missiles
</p> The Pentagon announced last month it would hold a competition to find a replacement for the Hueys. </p> But Gen. Mark A.
Opinion · 114th Congress
‘The Man Who Invented the Political Commercial’
In 1915, hounded by bill collectors and inspired by “The Birth of a Nation,” Freeman fled to Germantown, Pa., where he set up shop as a silent movie producer with his wife, showgirl May Ward, as his star
Policy · 114th Congress
House Set to Debate Gitmo, AUMF in Defense Spending Measure
</p> Indeed, the bill stipulates that money for operations overseas must be spent by April 30, 2017, forcing the next president to request a supplemental spending bill to pay for the wars early in his
Policy · 114th Congress
Senate Sets Up Battle With House Over Women in the Draft
</p> The Senate voted 85-13 to pass the defense authorization bill, moving forward on the measure without considering a slew of amendments.
Policy · 114th Congress
Senate Democrats Aim to Boost FBI Funding After Orlando Attack
</p> Maryland Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski and Florida Sen. Bill Nelson introduced legislation to allocate an additional $190 million to the FBI to strengthen counterterrorism efforts.
Politics · 114th Congress
Democrats Call on House to Pass Gun Control Bill This Week
Republicans allowing a vote on the bill would help disprove what the American people already believe — that the GOP is “a wholly owned subsidiary” of the National Rifle Association, she said.
Policy · 114th Congress
Democrats Try Again to Lift FDA Blood Donor Ban for Gays
</p> The effort to change the FDA’s policies about blood donations by gay and bisexual men comes after the House took the unprecedented move last month of defeating an appropriations bill, in part due
Policy · 114th Congress
Congressman Who Read Anti-Gay Bible Verse Prays for Orlando Victims’ Loved Ones
Allen read the verses prior to a floor vote on the Energy-Water spending bill, which was then voted down in a 112-305 vote, with 130 Republicans voting against the bill.
Policy · 114th Congress
Nelson Wants FBI to Know if Terror Suspects Try to Buy Guns
Bill Nelson wants federal law enforcement to log terrorism investigations in a background check database.
Politics · 114th Congress
Democrat Kihuen to Take on Rep. Hardy
</p> The primary drew interest from some of the party’s most influential leaders and groups.
Policy · 114th Congress
Filibuster Over, Senate Will Take Up Two Gun-Control Measures
</p> Murphy has filed an amendment to the fiscal 2017 Commerce-Justice-Science spending bill to overhaul the nation’s background checks for gun purchasers, including closing the so-called “gun show loophole
Opinion · 114th Congress
The Orlando Mass Shooting — Touching Every Hot Button
</p> House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer said he expected the Democrats “may well” offer an amendment to an appropriations bill preventing those on the no-fly list from purchasing guns.