President Biden’s administration set to bypass filibuster. On Monday, Elizabeth MacDonough the Senate parliamentarian, who serves as the official adviser on the interpretation of Senate rules, determined that…
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Senate Majority Leader Moves to Legalize Cannabis
Pledges to bring bill forward with or without the president’s support. Over the weekend, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced his intention to move a cannabis legalization bill…
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Senate Extends Paycheck Protection Program
Small businesses may apply for loans through May. On Thursday, the Senate passed legislation extending the small-business program created last year by Congress. They voted 92-7 to extend…
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President Biden Holds First Press Conference
Pledges to do what it takes to move his agenda forward. On Thursday, President Biden held the first press conference since being inaugurated. Journalists asked a wide variety…
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Senate Confirms Marty Walsh as Labor Secretary
He is the final cabinet secretary to be confirmed. Marty Walsh, the former Mayor of Boston, was confirmed by the Senate in a 68-29 vote to be the…
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SBA Administrator Nominee Confirmed
Senate votes in favor of former California Small Business Advocate. The U.S. Senate voted 81-17 to confirm Isabel Guzman as the administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA)…
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U.S. Trade Representative Confirmed by Senate
First nominee of new administration to receive unanimous vote. This week, the U.S. Senate voted 98-0 to confirm President Biden’s nominee for United States Trade Representative. Katherine Tai’s…
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Dreamers Citizenship Bill Passes House
Legislation creates pathway to citizenship. The Dream and Promise Act passed in the House of Representatives in a 228-197 vote on Thursday. The bill takes a piecemeal approach…
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President Signals Support for Filibuster Rules Changes
Indicates preference for the return to talking filibuster. On Wednesday, President Biden signaled that he would be supportive of the Senate updating its rules regarding the filibuster. Currently,…
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GAO Review of Border Wall Funding Freeze Requested
Forty senators suggest president’s actions are unlawful. On Wednesday, a group of 40 senators asked the Government Accountability Office to determine whether President Biden’s decision to freeze more…
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