The largest increase in 20 years still does not keep pace with inflation. The National Defense Authorization Act, which was passed by the House of Representatives this week,…
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House Passes Respect for Marriage Act
The legislation provides new protections for same-sex and interracial unions. The House of Representatives passed the Respect for Marriage Act with bipartisan support on Thursday. Since the Senate…
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New Minority Leader Elected in the House
Congressman Jeffries was chosen for the new Congress. Representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York was elected by his party to serve as their new leader in the 2023…
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President Signs Railroad Labor Legislation
Congress had passed the agreement resolution to avert a strike. On Friday, President Joe Biden signed a bill that passed both houses of Congress to force railroad labor…
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Representative Roy Introduces Religious Protections to Marriage Bill
Amendment is similar to Senator Lee’s that did not pass in the Senate. Representative Chip Roy of Texas introduced an amendment to the Respect for Marriage Act on…
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Former Congresswoman Named Global Youth Envoy
She says, “Young people are driving change at home and abroad.” Former U.S. Representative Abby Finkenauer of Iowa has been named by Secretary of State Antony Blinken to…
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House Votes to Avert Rail Strike
The measure now goes to the Senate. On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would avert a national railroad strike. The legislative decision would block…
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Senate Passes Respect for Marriage Act
Amendment offered by Senator Mike Lee not included. On Tuesday night, the U.S. Senate passed legislation that provides federal protection for same-sex marriages. The measure overcame the filibuster with…
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House Vote Could Block Rail Strike
President supports the congressional intervention. A vote is planned on Wednesday in the House of Representatives that would block a strike by railroad workers. On Monday, in his…
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Virginia Congressman Succumbs to Cancer
Representative McEachin was just reelected to a fourth term. Representative Donald McEachin of Virginia passed away late Monday after battling cancer for a year. Congressman McEachin, who had just…
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