Policy · 117th Congress
Better watch your speed, watchdog and others tell a flush Amtrak
the air out of the expansion of rail across the country.”
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Policy · 117th Congress
Biden to announce summer sales of 15 percent ethanol fuel blend
President Joe Biden will say Tuesday that the EPA will allow the sale this summer of gasoline with a higher percentage of ethanol than other fuels, senior administration officials said.
Congress · 117th Congress
Committee votes on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s bid for Supreme Court
“This committee vote today is nothing less than making history, and I am proud to be part of it,” Judiciary Chair Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., said ahead of Monday’s tied 11-11 committee vote.
Policy · 117th Congress
Inflation may shrink Biden’s big defense plan
But with inflation eroding the power of each dollar more by the day, how much Biden’s huge proposed budget would actually buy in 12 or 16 months is very much up in the air.
Policy · 117th Congress
Government prepares for possible spike in migration
“I think it’s unclear what the impact of Title 42 potentially lifting in the coming days, weeks or months would be on migratory flows, but we need to be prepared.”
Policy · 117th Congress
Lawmakers see alternatives to Russian energy in their districts
“The time is now to permanently remove all Russian energy from the American marketplace,” Sen.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
At the Races: KBJ OK TBD
Steven Horsford took to Twitter to air some family problems.
Congress · 117th Congress
Ketanji Brown Jackson hearing veers into hot-button topics
We are at war — we’re not fighting a crime — this is not some passage of time event,” Graham said.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
‘We don’t know that’: A curious answer about Biden and a 20-year-old getting COVID
But he does not feel that that is necessary, at this point in time, based on these recent contacts.” One precaution she and the White House must take now is her own isolation.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Shining a light on truth, at any cost
“This kind of attack is totally unacceptable and is a violation of international law,” Carlos Martínez de la Serna, program director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, said in response to the
Congress · 117th Congress
Zelenskyy pleads with Congress, Biden for more air defense weapons in war with Russia
“Is this a lot to ask for, to create a no-fly zone over Ukraine to save people? If this is too much to ask, we offer an alternative.
Congress · 117th Congress
In the game of earmarks, Shelby has no peers
In all, Blunt — who, like Shelby, is retiring after this Congress — accounted for about 10 percent of total dollars earmarked in the Labor-HHS-Education bill. Alaska Sen.
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden’s sending more arms to Ukraine, but some in Congress call it lacking
“I think every one of us are deeply concerned about this spiraling into all-out war,” said Blumenauer, one of the House’s most liberal members.
Congress · 117th Congress
Omnibus includes $183 million to make Humvees safer to drive
Still, the inclusion of the funding is a victory for military vehicle safety advocates.
Congress · 117th Congress
China-UAE ties raise US technology safety questions for lawmakers
In the late 1990s, the United States courted the UAE and sold it a batch of F-16 jets that were even more advanced than what the U.S. Air Force flew at the time.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Ex-Dolphins coach Brian Flores cries foul over NFL’s forced arbitration practice, backs bill to ban it
Flores called on Congress to air it out and pass a bill introduced by Georgia Democratic Rep.
Congress · 117th Congress
Bipartisan blowback for Biden’s quashing of jet transfer to Ukraine
So are you saying the only reason that the Department of Defense is against providing MiGs to Ukraine is that you know better than them what they need to defend themselves?” Portman asked.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
It’s that time again: Congress debates adopting year-round daylight savings
In her written testimony, Malow noted that the average school start time in the U.S. is 8:03 a.m. and the median U.S. work arrival time is 7:55 a.m.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
With map set, North Carolina prepares for crowded primaries, comeback attempts
“In terms of how he is perceived in that whole district, I think a lot of people are going to be using the line of, he wanted to flee the mountains and now he’s coming back.
Policy · 117th Congress
Backlogs force Ukrainians to face long visa waits
The confluence of events, she said, is “all really kind of a big mess.”