The Florida representative succumbs to pancreatic cancer at 84 years old. Representative Alcee Hastings, who became the first African American elected to Congress in Florida since the post-Civil…
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Senate Majority Leader Moves to Legalize Cannabis
Pledges to bring bill forward with or without the president’s support. Over the weekend, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced his intention to move a cannabis legalization bill…
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Build America Bonds Part of Infrastructure Plan
Treasury Secretary Yellen says bonds and tax credits will be included According to House Ways and Means Committee chairman Richard Neal of Massachusetts, federally subsidized Build America Bonds…
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GRINCH Act Would Protect Children’s Books
Congressman attempts to guard literature against cancel culture. U.S. Representative John Joyce of Pennsylvania has introduced the Guardian Readers’ Independence and Choice (GRINCH) Act to safeguard children’s literature…
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Senate Extends Paycheck Protection Program
Small businesses may apply for loans through May. On Thursday, the Senate passed legislation extending the small-business program created last year by Congress. They voted 92-7 to extend…
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Fed Chairman Gives Congress Economic Forecast
Describes the current state of affairs as “much improved.” On Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell sat before Congress to give an up-to-date forecast of the nation’s economy.…
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Interior Secretary Haaland Sworn into Office
Inauguration marks first native American to lead the department. Deb Haaland was sworn in to become the 54th Secretary of the Interior Department this past week. Secretary Haaland…
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House Moves Immigration Bills Forward
Legislation to reform immigration making slow progress. Immigration legislation has been a sticking point in the House of Representatives for decades, and President Biden’s promise to make citizenship…
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Dreamers Citizenship Bill Passes House
Legislation creates pathway to citizenship. The Dream and Promise Act passed in the House of Representatives in a 228-197 vote on Thursday. The bill takes a piecemeal approach…
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House Members Push for NY Governor to Resign
Governor Cuomo currently under investigation. Prominent members of the House of Representatives are calling for New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign after six women have come forward…
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