Negotiations on the debt ceiling continue between Speaker McCarthy and President Biden. UPDATE: 5/26, 2023, 5:30 PM EST In a letter to Congress, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen narrowed…
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Legislators Urge Investigation into Brain Chip Animal Research
Neuralink brain chip implant is alleged to violate Animal Welfare Act. U.S. House Representatives Earl Blumenauer of Oregon and Adam Schiff of California wrote a letter to the…
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Congress Continues to Investigate Withdrawal from Afghanistan
Two House oversight committees want to know more. The Chairmen of the House Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers of Alabama, and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul…
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Legislator Says Congress Needs to Address Infirm Legislators
She suggests the creation of “forward-looking policies.” Representative Katie Porter of California expressed concern for fellow legislators who are aging, dealing with serious health issues, and could be…
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Government Budget Negotiations Continue
President names advisors to his negotiating team. Before President Joe Biden headed to Japan and the G7 Summit, he added two advisers to his administration’s budget negotiation team.…
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Secretary Yellen Reaffirms June 1 Budget Deadline
She presses Congress to strike a deal. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen wrote another letter to Congress this week, reaffirming that the federal government could run out of money…
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President Vetoes Bipartisan Solar Panel Protection
He says the resolution would cause uncertainty and undermine industry efforts. A bipartisan resolution that would have reinstated the enforcement of tariffs on Chinese solar panel manufacturers has…
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Congressman’s Staff Attacked in Virginia Office
The assailant was looking for Representative Connolly. Two members of Representative Gerry Connolly’s staff were injured by Xuan Kha Tran Pham at the congressman’s office in Fairfax, Virginia.…
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Affordable Connectivity Program Announced by FCC
Wireline Competition Bureau launches application landing page. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a new Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) landing page is available through the GetInternet government website. This…
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Legislation Would Expand Veterans’ Healthcare Options
Bill introduced in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Veterans Health Care Freedom Act was introduced this week in the House of Representatives by Representative…
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