They will be back in session on Monday. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Thursday that the chamber will be back in session Monday and he will not…
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Congress Rushes to Pass COVID-19 Relief by End of Week
Funding for expanded unemployment and housing relief ends on Friday. Monday kicked off negotiations between members of Congress as discussions took place about the next round of COVID-19…
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First Female Commander of Army Reserve Confirmed
Former commanding general of the 88th Readiness Division promoted. This past week, the U.S. Senate confirmed the promotion of Major General Jody Daniels to lieutenant general and the dual…
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Senate Passes $740 Billion Defense Bill
Legislation includes removing Confederate names from military bases. On Thursday, the Senate passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act, a $740 billion bill that sets policy…
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Legislators Meet with President for More Negotiations
Second meeting of administration and Senate leaders seeking to unify on aid package. On Tuesday, key administration and Senate leaders, including Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, Chief of Staff Meadows,…
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Senator Schumer Unveils Economic Justice Act
Legislation would look to address systemic racism Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was joined with other senators last week to release a $350 billion plan to tackle systemic…
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Next Round of COVID-19 Aid being Discussed
Debate of contents to proceed next week in the Senate Earlier this week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell indicated that he had been in multiple conversations with Treasury…
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President Picks General for Defense Intelligence Director
Lieutenant General Scott Berrier is now deputy chief of staff for Army intelligence. The deputy chief of staff for Army intelligence, Lieutenant General Scott Berrier, has been tapped…
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Senator McConnell Urges Colleagues to not end Filibuster
Majority leaders voices concerns of longterm effects of the change. As the runup to the November election continues to heat up, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnel delivered a…
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House Passes “Green” Infrastructure Bill
The $1.5 trillion package addresses climate change. In a 233-188 vote earlier this week, the House of Representatives passed a $1.5 trillion “green” infrastructure package that signaled a…
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