In light of recent problems discovered, members of Congress are considering new legislation to improve FirstNet for first responders. Both a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee and a…
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Senate Passes Legislation Overturning D.C. Tax Decoupling
The measure, already passed by the House, goes to the president for a signature. The U.S. Senate approved a joint resolution already passed by the House of Representatives…
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House Passes Updated Version of SAVE Act
The election integrity measure is not expected to be approved in the Senate. The House of Representatives passed the SAVE America Act, sponsored by Representative Chip Roy of…
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Senator McConnell Hospitalized for Flu
He was admitted a week ago and discharged on Tuesday. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday after a serious bout of influenza.…
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Congress Advances Measures to Counter D.C. Tax Code Decoupling
Some oppose the measure as tax season is underway. The House of Representatives has moved to block changes to Washington D.C.’s local tax code. A disapproval resolution was passed…
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President Attends National Prayer Breakfast
President of El Salvador also spoke at the event. President Donald Trump spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton on Thursday. The president noted, “In…
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President Signs Bill to End Partial Government Shut Down
Homeland Security funding is temporarily extended for further negotiation. President Donald Trump signed the amended funding package on Tuesday that narrowly passed in the House of Representatives. The…
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Administration Provides Oversight on Changes to Venezuelan Oil Industry
The interim president signed a law opening up privatization as the U.S. secretary of state testifies on the administration’s intentions before the Senate. President Donald Trump and Secretary…
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Senate Consider Vote on Spending Package Excluding DHS
The measures will have to return to the House, resulting in a partial government shutdown. Members of the Senate are considering separating funding for the Department of Homeland…
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Government Funding Legislation Passage in Question Over DHS/ICE Concerns
A partial government shut down could occur again if the House-passed minibus isn’t approved by the Senate. The U.S. Senate is considering a minibus of six pieces of…
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