Reinforces judgment rendered in June. On Thursday, the Supreme Court issued a ruling blocking the moratorium on evictions the president’s administration had attempted to extend as concerns over…
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Unemployment Benefits Ending for Millions
The weekly federal supplement ends September 7. More than 7 million Americans may lose unemployment assistance right after Labor Day. Those who qualified for pandemic relief programs will…
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U.S. Debt Ceiling Deadline Missed
Treasury Department beginning “extraordinary measures.” Congress limits how much money the government can borrow, and once the debt limit is reached, legislators must raise or suspend the debt…
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Congress Passes Capitol Security Bill
Bill includes funding for Afghan interpreter visas. This week, both the House and Senate passed an emergency supplemental spending bill that would secure funding for the U.S. Capitol…
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President Asks Congress to Extend Eviction Ban
The COVID protected program ends this weekend. On Thursday, President Joe Biden asked Congress to extend a moratorium on evictions to protect renters and their families amid a…
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Hearings on January 6 Capitol Protest Commence
DOJ says former Trump officials can testify. Hearings began Tuesday morning before the select committee of House members to determine exactly what happened at the U.S. Capitol, who…
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Senator Hawley Introduces Love America Act
“No more critical race theory,” he stated on social media. On Monday, Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri introduced the Love America Act, which seeks to promote patriotism in…
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Treasury Secretary Appeals to Congress About Debt
Legislators need to increase or suspend the debt limit soon. On Friday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged lawmakers to act on the nation’s debt limit, either increasing or…
Read MorePrescription Drug Prices Expected to Increase
Congress bill H.R.3 would allow for lower pricing. The number of list price increases of prescription drugs is expected to rise this year, reversing a lowering trend over…
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Law Bolsters Federal Support for Crime Victims
The bipartisan bill was signed by President Biden on Thursday. Funding for the existing Victims of Crime Act was increased as more was allocated to programs for victim…
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