Over 50 lawmakers under self-quarantine in recent months. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be combatted around the nation, members of Congress have also fought personal battles against…
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Legislation Would Expand Mail-In Voting
Pandemic has highlighted voting obstacles. Senator Kamala Harris, a former state attorney general for California, on Thursday announced new legislation that would expand voting by mail and early…
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Lawmakers Block Senate Bid to Aid Small Businesses
Senate adjourns until Monday. Conflicting ideas swirled around in the Senate that resulted in blocking plans to provide hundreds of billions of dollars to help small businesses. Senate…
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Small Business Loan Program Needs More Funding
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he will approve more this week. He said he would aim to approve more funding for the program that Congress created last…
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How the Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Impacts You
Congress’ goal is an immediate and lasting impact. The 883-page CARES Act legislation passed by the Senate and awaiting passage in the House includes thousands of dollars in…
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Senate and White House Reach $2T Deal
Treasury secretary said the president is “pleased.” The White House and Senate leaders reached a deal in the wee hours of Wednesday morning on a massive stimulus package…
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Congress Grappling with Its Voting Mechanics
House has no confidence in system security. In the current era of social distancing and while Congress is at work on a massive relief bill to stem the…
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Senate Continues Work on Emergency Aid Package
Officials believe they will reach a deal before the end of day Tuesday. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Senate leaders believe that they will reach a deal today…
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Senate Fails To Reach Stimulus Deal
Important votes are sidelined by virus. Hopes of a quick stimulus deal unraveled on Sunday as four major congressional leaders and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin failed to break…
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Senator Rand Paul Tests Positive for COVID-19
Senator continues working, but from self-quarantine. Kentucky Senator Rand Paul has tested positive for the coronavirus and will remain in quarantine, according to an announcement made on Twitter.…
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