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Changes mulled to sweeping budget package as debate nears

Democratic leaders in the Senate need to woo Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, but some don't want to give away too…

House passes assault weapons ban in wake of mass shootings

The House passed a bill Friday that would ban the sale of assault-style weapons and high capacity magazines Friday.

Contractor tells Senate dining workers that job cuts loom

The contractor for Senate and Capitol Visitor Center restaurants said workers who don't take jobs at a university campus will…

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On DACA anniversary, Democrats call for Senate immigration action - Roll Call

Democratic leaders on Wednesday called on the Senate to pass legislation to enshrine permanent protections for so-called Dreamers.

As abortion ruling nears, state and federal lawmakers rush to prepare

With a Supreme Court ruling expected this summer, state and federal lawmakers scramble to pass laws preparing for a post-Roe…

Vulnerable hit hardest by baby formula shortage

Unless the government allows for flexibility, the formula shortage can be particularly hard on families using federal nutrition assistance.

Greek leader warns Congress about internal democratic erosion, citing his country’s history - Roll Call

Greece's prime minister, citing his country's history, warned Congress about the erosion of democracy in the United States.

Senate confirms Jefferson, fourth Black man to join Fed board - Roll Call

Philip Jefferson will become the fourth Black man to join the Fed board after the Senate confirmed him with strong…

Restaurant, small-business aid bill vote expected next week

The Senate is likely to vote next week on a $48 billion aid package to help restaurants and other pandemic-stricken…

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Yellen: Ending Roe v. Wade would 'set women back decades'

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday that rescinding Roe v. Wade would affect women's participation in the labor force.

End of COVID-19 emergency endangers substance use treatment - Roll Call

The end of the pandemic may make it harder for vulnerable populations to have access to medication-assisted treatment for drug…

House tees up vote on union protections for staffers - Roll Call

In the same breath, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced a new pay floor of $45,000 for junior House staffers and a…

Biden will ask Congress for money to combat global hunger

President Joe Biden will ask Congress in his next supplemental funding request for Ukraine to include money to combat global…

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Bidens paid 24.6% tax on $610K income, return shows

President Biden and his wife Jill Biden released their joint tax return Friday, showing they paid $150,439 in federal income…

America is the Ghostbusters of Western affairs. Voters know it and want more from Biden - Roll Call

Stronger sanctions on Russia and sending more weapons to Ukraine are just two most issues on which voters are siding…

White House broadens initiative to address long COVID-19 - Roll Call

The White House is tasking Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to lead an effort to study long-term effects…

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