He was often called the Lion of Civil Rights. “One of the greatest heroes of American history,” according to Nancy Pelosi, Congressman John Lewis, passed away late Friday.…
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House Lawmakers Introduce BREATHE Act
Legislation would transform the criminal justice system. Representatives Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts introduced legislation named the BREATHE Act that would substantially transform the…
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House Passes “Green” Infrastructure Bill
The $1.5 trillion package addresses climate change. In a 233-188 vote earlier this week, the House of Representatives passed a $1.5 trillion “green” infrastructure package that signaled a…
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House of Reps Crafts Massive Infrastructure Bill
White House says it would only benefit urban areas. The House of Representatives has put together an infrastructure package with commitments to combat climate change that would extensively…
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House Lawmakers Unveil Climate Change Plan
House Speaker claims it will save the planet. Members of the House of Representatives unveiled a 500-plus page report detailing plans to address climate change that was put…
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Legislation Would Establish Cybersecurity Director
Position would be key adviser at the White House. A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House have introduced legislation that would establish a “national cybersecurity director” to…
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Congress Grapples with Police Reform
House and Senate separated by policy differences. Debates over police reform legislation are set to come to a head this week in Congress. Both the House and Senate…
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House Vote Approaching on D.C. Statehood
Would put an end to taxation without representation. June 26 has been set as the date for HR51 to receive a floor vote in the U.S. House of…
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House Coronavirus Report Highlights China and WHO Failures
House Foreign Affairs Committee members issue report on coronavirus. The ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul of Texas, and others from the committee have…
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House to Vote on Huge Sanctions Bill
Proposal would also apply to China and Russia for supplying weapons to Iran. The largest package of sanctions in history is being prepared for Wednesday release in Congress.…
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