She says steps must be taken to avoid default. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has notified Congress that the statutory debt limit of the U.S. will be reached this…
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Chamber of Commerce Urges Congress to End Gridlock
The lobbying group says businesses want to see progress. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the largest business lobbying group in the nation, has communicated to Congress that businesses…
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Recognition of Military Spouse Professional Licenses Required
New law includes a provision for states to make transitions easier for spouses in military moves. A provision included in the recently-passed Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act…
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Representative Pocan to Chair Congressional Equality Caucus
He outlined the legislative focus of the group. Representative Mark Pocan of Wisconsin has been chosen as the new chairman of the Congressional Equality Caucus and will be…
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House Bill Promotes Law Enforcement Cooperation
Bipartisan legislation also seeks to reduce organized retail crime. Representative Young Kim of California introduced a bipartisan bill on Wednesday that is intended to strengthen cooperation between federal,…
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New House Rules Contain Major Reforms
Rules package was approved Monday night. The House of Representatives has approved a rules package that is intended to control government spending, reduce bureaucracy, and challenge leadership. The…
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New HUD Assistant Secretary Sworn In
Secretary Fudge welcomes new official for Congressional Relations. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge swore in Dr. Kimberly A. McClain as the HUD’s new Assistant Secretary…
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Senator Ben Sasse Resigns
Nebraska’s governor will appoint his replacement. Senator Ben Sasse of Nebraska formally resigned on Sunday. He will become the president of the University of Florida beginning February 6.…
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FTC Finds Mastercard Violated Durbin Amendment
Order submitted to stop the company’s block of competing processing networks. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found Mastercard’s online business practices to be a violation of the…
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VA Begins Full PACT Claims Processing
All veterans and their survivors are now eligible for toxic exposure benefits. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) began processing PACT Act benefit claims for all veterans and…
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