Agreements are being made on omnibus legislation. Congressional negotiators came to some significant agreements this week with regard to the annual government funding bill. Key negotiators Senator Patrick…
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Deal Reached on Path to Omnibus Bill
Votes could be held next week. Representative Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, and Senator Richard Shelby of Alabama, Vice Chair of the Senate…
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EPA Proposes New Home Appliance Rules
Concerns are expressed over hydrofluorocarbons. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed rules that would restrict the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in refrigerators, air…
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Time Running Down for Government Funding
Without an extension or an agreement, the government faces a Friday shutdown. As the National Defense Authorization Act was passed by the House of Representatives last week and…
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Military to Receive Pay Raise in 2023
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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Congress May Delay Funding Bill to 2023
Senate leaders were unable to find common ground in financing the government. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said this week that Congress will likely delay a…
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Senate Resolution Supports Iran Protests
Senator Menedez highlights the regime’s brutality. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a resolution of support for protests occurring against the Iranian regime. Government forces in that nation…
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Georgia Senate Seat Runoff Election Tuesday
Early voting has already surpassed the general election. Early voting numbers reported in the Georgia runoff election for the U.S. Senate seat have set records. The election will…
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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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