House must act to avert a government shutdown Friday night. The Senate passed a bill extending on Thursday extending one of two continuing resolutions the government has been…
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Senator Sanders’ Potential Freeze of Israeli Aid Voted Down
Senators voice bipartisan concerns surrounding the resolution that could have halted support. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont introduced a resolution that would have frozen American aid to Israel. The…
Read MoreSenator Grassley Hospitalized for an Infection
The 90-year-old senator expects to return to work soon. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa has been hospitalized and is receiving treatment for an infection. His office stated, “Senator…
Read MoreSenator Blackburn Introduces Pro-Life Legislation
She says the sanctity of life for women and children would be protected. On Tuesday, Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee introduced the Women’s Right to Know Act. “The…
Read MoreLegislators Work Deal to Expand Child Tax Credit
A “bipartisan, bicameral” framework also contains other provisions. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Representative Jason Smith of Missouri, who chairs the…
Read MoreHouse Resumes Budget Negotiations
Speaker Johnson may consider short-term funding options as divisions remain on appropriations. Members of the House of Representatives are discussing the four appropriations measures needed to keep the…
Read MoreSenate Committee Launches Asthma Inhaler Price Investigation
Legislators note that inhalers sold in USA are significantly more expensive than in other countries. The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee sent letters this week…
Read MoreSpeaker Johnson Announces Federal Funding Deal
Legislators seek to avoid a government shutdown. House Speaker Mike Johnson said members of Congress in both the House and Senate have reached a deal on federal spending.…
Read MoreProsecutors Allege Senator Menendez Received Gifts from Qatar
Allegations in addition to ongoing trial for fraud, bribery, and conspiracy. U.S. prosecutors brought new allegations against Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey this week in his ongoing…
Read MoreMilitary Fitness Standards Addressed in Defense Bill
Close combat soldiers must meet higher minimum standards. The new National Defense Authorization Act will require soldiers in close combat forces to meet higher minimum fitness standards for…
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