Congress · 117th Congress
Former Sen. Johnny Isakson, a beloved figure on Capitol Hill, dies at age 76
Isakson, a veteran in the Georgia Air National Guard from 1966-72, sat on the Veterans Affairs Committee since his arrival in the Senate.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Airline executives defend use of payroll support amid pandemic
While the airline has more pilots and flight attendants per flight block than it has in the past, “in this environment … it’s difficult to get people to pick up extra time is what we’re finding.”
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Take Five: Don Bacon
Don Bacon is the friendly dad next door who also happens to be a retired Air Force brigadier general and congressman.
White House · 117th Congress
Biden launches ‘Building a Better America tour’ on Kansas City trip
And I also realize that one of the ways to get that ship in is to swim out and help put it ashore,” Cleaver said.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senators question Biden nominee on fighting China and Russia
“I know that strategy was driven by affordability, but in my view, this probably does not make strategic sense now, given the activity, investments, and behavior of China and Russia,” Rounds said
Congress · 117th Congress
Defense bill nixes sanctions on Jamal Khashoggi’s killers
One of the six legislative proposals was weakened, while five of them were completely deleted with only this explanation in the report accompanying the measure: “The agreement does not include this
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate votes to allow Saudi ‘defensive’ arms sale to proceed
“This proposed FMS [Foreign Military Sale] case would replenish Saudi Arabia’s existing inventory of air-to-air missiles,” the White House said in a statement of administration policy.
Congress · 117th Congress
Afghanistan complicates new push to close Guantánamo Bay
This is nuts,” Graham said. “One thing I can say about the 39 people that are at Gitmo, not one of them has attacked the United States. And if I have my way, none of them ever will.”
Congress · 117th Congress
Bob Dole, the last of the Senate legends from World War II, has died
“I don’t wait for the consensus,” he said explaining his pragmatic approach to the forceful exercise of power. “I try to help build it.”
White House · 117th Congress
Harris and Buttigieg team up to pitch infrastructure
“This is a city that has a great track record of partnering with the federal government to invest in transit.”
Policy · 117th Congress
Infrastructure law has a mandate for tech to stop drunken drivers
“Truly, this can’t happen fast enough,” said Alex Otte, president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. But passing a law is one thing. Implementing it is quite another.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden calls for patriotic unity, pitches plan to fight omicron
President Joe Biden said his top experts anticipate COVID-19 cases to increase in the weeks and months ahead as the omicron variant is likely to spread throughout the United States this winter, so he called
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Holiday parties are back in DC for 2021, if you’re on the list
The Yuletide is upon us, and with it a wave of holiday parties across D.C., led by lavish lobbying shop shindigs and tony trade group gatherings.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Next stop for Biden’s agenda: The campaign trail
“The lesson is: People don’t know if you don’t tell them.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
At the Races: Hitting the road
And in Florida, Air Force veteran Bryan Jones entered the GOP primary to challenge Rep. Matt Gaetz, who is under federal investigation for sex trafficking of a minor.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Why Tom Cole thinks former staffers make the best lawmakers
Mickey represented Tinker Air Force Base, and he also had the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, which is still where we train most air traffic controllers in the United States.
White House · 117th Congress
Turkey trap: Democrats, Biden careen toward rocky — and pricey — Thanksgiving
“According to the economic experts, this bill is going to ease inflationary pressures, lowering the cost to working families,” the president said Nov. 10 in Baltimore.
White House · 117th Congress
Biden drives electric Hummer, touts investments in Detroit
“This is three times as heavy as my Corvette,” the president said as he wrapped up a test drive. “Three times as fast.” Rep.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Former Hastings rival narrowly wins Democratic nod in Florida special election
“This past week has been an exciting reminder of how vital our electoral process is and how every single vote counts,” Cherfilus-McCormick said in a statement.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
At the Races: Can Democrats build on infrastructure?
John Fetterman, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for the state’s open Senate seat, said this week that his campaign had raised $10 million.