Congress · 117th Congress
Party unity vote studies underscore polarized State of the Union
But on those measures, Democrats could ultimately schedule floor votes and pass them with simple majority votes, as they did with the VA measure.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers face pressure to pass mental health legislation
legislation to address growing mental health and substance use needs this year as deadlines approach, but the issue is competing for attention with other national priorities in a compressed election-year schedule
Congress · 117th Congress
Reports on Newman, Lamborn detail ethics allegations
A third witness recalled specific days in which Jeanie asked him — during official work hours — to help her move furniture or schedule personal virtual meetings.
Policy · 117th Congress
Startups use tech, ‘gamification’ for public health problems
The company’s app allows users to schedule telehealth appointments, set sobriety goals and track addiction triggers. Others use technology to address high costs of medical care.
Congress · 117th Congress
Budget package taking shape as Democrats eye aggressive schedule
In floor remarks on next week’s schedule, Hoyer said he could bring the reconciliation package up, along with a separate Senate-passed bipartisan infrastructure bill, “if they’re ready.”
Congress · 117th Congress
Trump, Bannon delays could impede Jan. 6 probe
The justices can control when that happens, either as quickly as putting it on their schedule, or as slowly as putting it on the docket for the next term that starts the following October.
Congress · 117th Congress
Debt ceiling bill stalls again in Senate as pressure grows
Hoyer said if the debt limit and continuing resolution aren’t dealt with this week, his chamber may need to revise the schedule that currently calls for no floor votes next week.
Congress · 117th Congress
Bipartisan Policy Center: Debt limit breach possible after Oct. 15
“Yes, it’s a tight schedule, but I think most probably more it has to do with politics and the fact that you’re going to have the Senate vote again on another budget resolution, and that budget resolution
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Can 400 pounds of barbecue help grease the wheels of the Senate?
Schumer and McConnell for clearing the schedule for the event. The barbecue lunch is hardly the only bipartisan social event on the congressional calendar.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate appropriators warn of year-end train wreck
I know I expect to be on the phone with a lot of people during that time — whenever that August break is,” Leahy said, alluding to the somewhat opaque Senate floor schedule.
Congress · 117th Congress
‘Fix Congress’ panel issues latest advice, breaking unanimous streak
Timmons said in an interview that he looks forward to some of the other issues the committee plans to tackle, like better managing members’ time by creating new ways to schedule hearings or take
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Juneteenth is not a federal holiday. These lawmakers are trying again
It would put some pressure on other employers to match the federal government’s schedule, but while most federal holidays are widely observed, others — like Columbus Day, Veterans Day and MLK Day — are
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
We started a podcast about ‘political theater.’ Then the term went through the wringer
And then when that didn’t happen, he owned a USFL team and then tried to take the NFL down by changing the schedule. George W. Bush wanted to be Major League Baseball commissioner.
Opinion · 117th Congress
We can’t wait for the pandemic to end to fight the opioid overdose surge
In recognition of the dangers posed by this situation, the Drug Enforcement Agency in 2018 used its authority to temporarily classify fentanyl analogues as Schedule I substances, which are a class
Congress · 117th Congress
Planning for a post-pandemic Congress underway
Ryan said remote committee meetings could have a lasting impact in the House, especially if the schedule changes implemented during COVID-19 persist, under which entire weeks are dedicated to committee
Opinion · 117th Congress
After four difficult years, let’s open government up ‘For the People’
It would make voter registration automatic, expand early voting opportunities so more people can avoid long lines and participate on their own schedule, and restore voting rights to those who have paid
Policy · 117th Congress
Census data delay adds to voting advocates’ equitable map woes
Voting rights watchdogs fear the tight schedule caused by late census data could allow political mapmakers to stray into racial gerrymandering
Congress · 117th Congress
House to vote on HR 1 government overhaul, policing bill first week of March
To accommodate the time it will take to prepare the reconciliation package for floor action, Hoyer has adjusted the House schedule for next week, switching from a Monday-through-Thursday work week
Congress · 117th Congress
Road Ahead: Budget markups, impeachment trial define week
Also on the schedule, the Senate will vote Monday on Denis McDonough’s nomination to be secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Congress · 117th Congress
Why some Democrats are nervous about a $15 minimum wage
Biden’s schedule for phasing in the new wage would affect 28 states in the first year: the 21 that currently use the $7.25 minimum plus seven others with rates below the $9.50 per hour that would