Facebook’s behavior has been concerning. During a Senate subcommittee hearing Tuesday, a Facebook whistleblower, Frances Haugen, called for transparency about how Facebook entices users to extend their stay…
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Senators Release Cyber Incident Reporting Bill
Critical infrastructure cyber-attack incidents have led to legislation on cyber-attacks. On Tuesday, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committed release legislation requiring that cyber-attacks to critical infrastructure…
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Senate Bill Averts Shut Down
Funding extended through December 3. The Senate passed a bill on Thursday to keep the government funded through December 3. The House is expected to pass the extension also,…
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Senators Block Vote on Debt Ceiling
Government will be out of money on October 18, Secretary Yellen says. As a potential shutdown approaches, a procedural vote to advance Senate consideration of a continuing resolution…
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National Defense Authorization Act Passes House
Includes formation of UFO study office and the registration of women for Selective Service. On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)…
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House Bill Seeks to Ban State Abortion Restrictions
Legislation would undo Supreme Court’s ruling on Texas law. A bill was passed in the House of Representatives on Friday by a 218-211 vote that would prohibit many…
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House Passes Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
Federal funding will otherwise cease at the end of September. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted to avoid a government shutdown at the end of this month,…
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Budget Reconciliation Cannot Include Immigration Reform
Alternatives must be proposed after Senate Parliamentarian determination. On Sunday, Elizabeth MacDonough, the Senate’s Parliamentarian determined that the Senate majority would not be able to pass any immigration…
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Senators Introduce Election Reform Bill
The legislation would enact major reforms to America’s voting system. On Tuesday, a group of senators led by Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota introduced new election reform legislation…
Read MoreSenate Returns from Summer Recess
Majority party members seek to pass $3.5 trillion spending bill. Senators returned to Washington, D.C., on Monday, marking the end of its month-long summer recess and the restart…
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