The Senate Parliamentarian has warned that a revised budget resolution may include reconciliation instructions, opening a path for Democrats to pass spending laws by simple majority, an aide to Senate Majority Leader …
Read More »Senate MP’s ruling paves the way for Democrats to use reconciliation for infrastructure bill
The Senate Parliamentarian has warned that a revised budget resolution may include reconciliation instructions, opening a path for Democrats to pass spending laws by simple majority, an aide to Senate Majority Leader …
Read More »Biden says he is open to removing Senate obstructionism over GOP “abuse”
Washington – President Biden said Thursday that he would be willing to consider supporting the removal of obstructionism if Senate Republicans use it to prevent Democratic legislative priorities from receiving a full …
Read More »Dr. Rachel Levine is the new undersecretary of health and the first openly transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate.
The Senate confirmed Dr. Rachel Levine in a 52-48 vote to be undersecretary of health in the US Department of Health and Human Services. Her confirmation makes her the first openly transgender …
Read More »Yellen is now open to dividend payments from US banks and share buybacks
By Ann Saphir, David Lawder (Reuters) – Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday that US banks look healthy enough to be able to pay dividends and buy back shares, an updated …
Read More »Some Democratic senators fear a midterm reaction without filibuster reform: “It will be Armageddon.”
When President Biden expressed his support For a modest filibuster change this week, reform advocates saw it as a major turning point. Your reason for celebration? The president was acknowledging that the …
Read More »“It Will Be Armageddon”: Some Democrats Fear a Midterm Backlash Without Obstruction Reform
When President Biden expressed his support For a modest filibuster change this week, reform advocates saw it as a major turning point. Your reason for celebration? The president was acknowledging that the …
Read More »President Biden Says He Supports Changing Senate Obstruction Rules
WASHINGTON – President Biden said he supports reinstating the requirement that senators must be present and speak in the room to block bills, as Democrats explore ways to pave the way for …
Read More »Stacey Abrams: ‘I don’t think it is necessary to completely eliminate obstructionism’
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams said Sunday that she did not believe it was necessary to “completely remove obstructionism” to pass bills supported by Senate Democrats. “I don’t think it is necessary to …
Read More »Stimulus checks of $ 1,400 are on the way. Here’s who qualifies
President Joe Biden signed into law a $ 1.9 trillion in new coronavirus relief on Thursday, meaning that $ 1,400 stimulus checks could start coming to Americans in the next few days. …
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