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How Congress Protects Its Own

Analysis — Members of Congress have increasingly remained in office for decades. Congress has designed its bureaucracy to protect incumbents,…

7 years ago

Senate Intelligence Member Angus King Says He Still Does Not Accept Mueller Report Of No Collusion

Senate Intelligence Committee member Angus King (I-ME) said he does not accept Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s findings of zero collusion…

7 years ago

Pelosi’s New Climate Bill Seeks To Make Paris Deal Legally Binding While China Takes A Pass

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s new climate bill brings up some tricky questions, especially what legally binding President Donald Trump to…

7 years ago

Senate Republicans Headed To ‘Nuclear Option’ To Confirm Trump Nominees

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell set up a test vote for the Senate on Thursday, hoping to cut Democrats time…

7 years ago

Democrats Threaten Consequences After Pentagon Shifts $1 Billion For Trump’s Wall

Democratic lawmakers suggested there would be consequences for the Pentagon if it moves forward with its plan to reallocate $1…

7 years ago

Republican Leaders Announce Paid Family Leave Proposal

Republican leaders in Congress presented the New Parent Act Wednesday designed to support the families of newborn or adopted children…

7 years ago

Pelosi Introduces New Climate Bill One Day After Green New Deal Collapsed

Democratic lawmakers introduced a stripped-down climate bill Wednesday less than a day after Senate Republicans dinged a more ambitious plan.…

7 years ago

Ocasio-Cortez Takes Credit For Not Getting Any Votes In Favor Of Her Green New Deal

Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claimed on Tuesday not a single Senate Democrat voted in favor of the Green…

7 years ago

Mike Lee Uses Velociraptors, Tauntauns And Aquaman To Dismantle The Green New Deal

Republican Utah Sen. Mike Lee argued against the Green New Deal on Tuesday by mocking two of the most controversial,…

7 years ago

Pelosi And Co Unveil Their Own Health Care Fixes As Party’s Far Left Rallies To Medicare For All

House Democrats led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi touted a new plan they say gives more middle class Americans health coverage…

7 years ago