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Senator Luján defends Tim Walz's misspoken claim, praises Harris campaign's transparency, and comments on Elon Musk's influence on Trump's reelection prosp...

House departure leaves radiation compensation fund in limbo - Roll Call

Effort stalls in Congress to extend federal benefits to more people exposed to radiation from nuclear weapons development.

Roll Call · Jun 5, 2024

Those sickened by U.S. nuclear testing program take their fight to Congress

People who live near the areas where nuclear weapons were tested say their communities still suffer harm and are pressing Congress to renew funding to help them.

WEKU · May 16, 2024

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Atomic vets are on the verge of losing federal benefits. Congress hasn't helped

Veterans who helped test nuclear weapons are fighting to renew a 34-year-old law meant to help compensate for the long-term health effects of their work.

WEKU · May 6, 2024

Broadcasters Convene in Washington for Annual Advocacy Push

NAB meets with top policymakers to discuss the future of AM, leveling the playing field with Big Tech, and broadcasters' role in delivering trusted and accurate information

TV Tech · Mar 6, 2024

Supreme Court to hear arguments on online content moderation - Roll Call

Two cases on tap Monday pit Texas and Florida laws against First Amendment rights of large internet companies.

Roll Call · Feb 23, 2024

Victims of nuclear weapon development plan Hill barrage - Roll Call

A lobbying blitz is expected this month from advocates for Americans harmed by radiation from government nuclear projects.

Roll Call · Jan 11, 2024

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Senators embrace AI on the farm, eye provisions in farm bill - Roll Call

Members of Senate Agriculture want the next farm bill to include provisions that would steer artificial intelligence adoption on the farm.

Roll Call · Nov 15, 2023

Republicans seek roadblocks for FCC’s school bus Wi-Fi plan - Roll Call

The FCC will allow use of federal funds to put Wi-Fi on school buses, a plan opposed by Republicans worried about social media use.

Roll Call · Oct 31, 2023

Top prosecutors back compensation for those sickened by US nuclear weapons testing

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and 13 other top prosecutors from around the U.S. are uniting in support of efforts to compensate people sickened by exposure to radiation during nuclear weapons testing

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

‘Oppenheimer’ sparks nuclear debate. Will Congress join in?

A few are skipping all the Oppenheimer vs. Barbie memes and trying to seize the moment to promote their legislation.

Roll Call · Jul 21, 2023

US senators seek expanded compensation for those exposed to nuclear fallout

U.S. senators from New Mexico and Idaho are making another push to expand the federal government’s compensation program for people exposed to radiation from uranium mining and nuclear testing carried out during the Cold War

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

Schultz accused of lying under oath

At one point in the ex-CEO’s Senate testimony, Bernie Sanders reminded Schultz that it is illegal to lie under oath

Salon · Mar 30, 2023

2022 vote studies: Proxies helped keep participation at record pace

WASHINGTON — A year after setting a record for vote participation, thanks largely to a pandemic-driven House rule allowing members to delegate someone else to vote for them, Congress kept up the pace in 2022 — even as the number of votes taken increased.

Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2023

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Roll Call · Mar 22, 2023

2022 Vote Studies: Proxies helped keep participation at record pace

Thanks largely to a pandemic-driven House proxy rule, Congress kept up a record pace for vote participation.

WEKU · Mar 16, 2023

The truth is there's little the government can do about lies on cable

Tucker Carlson trying to rewrite history on the Jan. 6 riots is exposing the government's limited ability to regulate distortions on cable news.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023

Biden immigration discussions rile Hispanic Democratic lawmakers

WASHINGTON — Hispanic Democrats in the Senate expressed optimism last month about the Biden administration’s direction on immigration and border policy, after what several described as a “constructive” and “productive” meeting with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas at the Capitol.

Roll Call · Feb 14, 2023

Sohn blames 'dark money' for opposition to her joining FCC - Roll Call

Senate Republicans are digging in to prevent Gigi Sohn's confirmation for the FCC, but Democrats may have the votes this time.

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Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2023

Court cases test opposing views of online content moderation

WASHINGTON — Four judicial cases involving social media companies and online platforms will test the Supreme Court’s views on two competing claims: The companies either engage in too much content moderation or they do too little.

Roll Call · Jan 30, 2023

Court cases test opposing views of online content moderation - Roll Call

Four cases will test justices' views on whether social media companies are doing too much to moderate online content, or too little.

The Guardian - US · Dec 5, 2022

Democrats aim to seize outright Senate majority in Georgia runoff

The contest between Raphael Warnock and Trump-backed Herschel Walker will decide if Democrats maintain their majority

Benzinga · Aug 4, 2022

Cannabis Ads On Radio And TV: When Will They See The Light Of Day?

As marijuana legalization progresses in many states and cannabis sales increase, many companies want more visibility for their products and services through marketing and advertising. But are cannabis ads allowed? Yes and no. At the moment, loopholes abound. Also, local and federal laws come into play and when they do, they often clash.

Axios · May 11, 2022

New push to make Big Tech pay more for bandwidth

The Senate is taking up a bill that would tax companies like Google and Amazon to support low-income Internet access.

Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2022

Biden border move opens rift among Senate Democrats

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration’s latest decision to lift border restrictions has laid bare a key disagreement in the Senate Democratic caucus, threatening to frustrate legislative efforts ahead of midterm elections where Republicans hope to flip control of Congress.

Roll Call · Mar 23, 2022

Competition bill could carry high-skilled immigration changes - Roll Call

Immigration provisions in a House bill to increase US global competitiveness, absent in Senate plan, may still make it into final version.

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