Political organizations potentially influenced the bureau’s determinations. The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is investigating the partnership the U.S. Census Bureau had with political organizations at…
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House Committee Advances Bill on Commercial Driver’s License Requirements
Proposal addresses eligibility standards, training oversight, and enforcement mechanisms The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved legislation known as Dalilah’s Law, introduced by Representative David Rouzer of…
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Senate Votes to Open Debate on SAVE America Act
The U.S. Senate narrowly advanced the SAVE America Act to the next stage in consideration. The House-passed bill seeks to require proof of citizenship and photo identification for…
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House Legislation Would Increase Benefits to Gold Star Families
The bill would double the payment to families who lose a loved one in the line of duty. Members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the HONOR…
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President Announces He Will Sign No Other Bills Until the Senate Passes SAVE America Act
An increasing number of members in the House of Representatives have also said they will not vote on legislation passed by the Senate. President Donald Trump stated that…
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Majority Leader Calls on Senate to Pass DHS Funding
The president’s removal of Noem as DHS secretary is not enough for the opposition. Senate Majority Leader John Thune called on his colleagues in the upper chamber of…
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Congressman Suspends Relection Campaign After House Launches Ethics Investigation
Representative Gonzalez is alleged to have had an affair with a staffer who later committed suicide. UPDATE March 5th, 9:30 PM EST Congressman Tony Gonzalez suspended his reelection…
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Supreme Court Issues Stay in NY Redistricting Case
The majority ruled against the racial gerrymandering of New York’s 11th district. The Supreme Court granted the request from Representative Nicole Malliotakis of New York to stay a…
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President Trump Signs Law to Prevent Payments to Deceased Individuals
Bipartisan measure strengthens protections within federal benefit systems. President Donald Trump recently signed the Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act. The bipartisan legislation is intended to prevent…
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Post-9/11 First Responders Network Faces Congressional Scrutiny
In light of recent problems discovered, members of Congress are considering new legislation to improve FirstNet for first responders. Both a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee and a…
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