The measure had broad bipartisan support. The Senate voted to ratify requests from Finland and Sweden to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in an effort to…
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Legislation Would Guarantee Refunds for Canceled Flights
Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts says, “Enough is enough.” Legislation was introduced Monday in both the House and Senate that would require airlines to provide cash refunds to…
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President Nominates Next Chief of Space Force
General Raymond will retire after a 38 year military career. Last week, President Joe Biden nominated Lt. General B. Chance Saltzman to be the second-ever chief of operations…
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CHIPS Act Passed by House of Representatives
The measure now awaits the president’s signature. On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed legislation to support the production of semiconductors, increase employment in that industry, and technologically…
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Senate Passes Chip Manufacturing Bill
The objective is stronger competition with China. With a large bipartisan majority, the Senate on Wednesday passed a $280 billion bill to subsidize the domestic microchip manufacturing industry…
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Senate Panel Approves Finland, Sweden NATO Ratification
The motion passes to a full Senate vote Last week, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved expedited ratification for Sweden and Finland’s applications to join NATO, officially sending…
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Senators Look to Reform Counting of Electors
Current governing law was passed in 1887. A bipartisan group of 16 senators introduced legislation Wednesday to reform and modernize the Electoral Count Act of 1887, including by…
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Senators Move to Restore “Net Neutrality” Laws
Two senators are drafting a bill proposal. Senator Edward Markey stated on Monday that he and Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon are drafting a proposal to restore “net…
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Senator Braun Submits Budget Plan with 10-Year Balance
Tax cuts and military spending are retained. Senator Mike Braun introduced a plan Tuesday to bring the federal budget into balance over 10 years. The Indiana businessman is…
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Legislation Would Repeal the Defense of Marriage Act
The Supreme Court had already declared it unconstitutional in 2013. The Respect for Marriage Act has been introduced in Congress that would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act…
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