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Hopes dim for quick omnibus spending passage amid Title 42 dispute

WASHINGTON — Senators left the Capitol late Wednesday as a partisan dispute over pandemic-era border restrictions snarled debate on the massive fiscal 2023 omnibus spending package.

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GOP congressman accuses Biden of ‘fooling himself’ on Ukraine aid

A Republican congressman contended ahead of Volodymyr Zelensky’s speech to Congress on Wednesay that Joe Biden was the biggest hurdle standing in between Capitol Hill and Washington approving more aid to Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Schumer: Senate closing in on omnibus amendments deal - Roll Call

Senators left the Capitol late Wednesday as a partisan dispute over pandemic-era border restrictions snarled debate on the omnibus.

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Post-pandemic, CDC faces ‘uphill battle’ for backing in new Congress

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky wants to overhaul the agency but needs Congress' help. And she is losing key allies.

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Handful of GOP lawmakers openly criticize Trump for dinner with neo-Nazi Nick Fuentes

NEW YORK — Some Republican lawmakers criticized former President Donald Trump by name Monday for his meeting with white nationalist Nick Fuentes.

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Sen. Cassidy says he will not join Louisiana governor race

Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy says he has decided not to run for Louisiana governor next year, opting instead to focus on his work in the Senate

The Independent UK

Both of Louisiana's GOP senators weighing gubernatorial bid

Both of Louisiana's U.S. senators say they have considered running for governor in 2023 and will announce their decisions soon

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Election Day Is Here: Which Politicians Are Profiting (Or Losing) On Stocks?

U.S. voters will spend the majority of Tuesday casting their ballots for the candidates they want to represent them in Congress, which consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Benzinga

Administration eyes national hepatitis C treatment plan

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is preparing a comprehensive initiative to fight hepatitis C that would streamline testing and treatment and secure an agreement with drugmakers to bring down the cost of treatment of the disease, which has spiked during the pandemic.

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Administration eyes national hepatitis C treatment plan - Roll Call

Treatments for the hepatitis C have been around since 2013, but high costs and red have slowed efforts to stop the spread.

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What’s a gerontocracy — and is the US one? Data shows Congress is trending older

The average congressperson is far older than the average American, a fact that won’t surprise most people. But senators and representatives are increasingly staying in office into their later years, a trend that worries some and smacks of ageism for others.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Biden administration challenges GOP to get burn pits bill passed

WASHINGTON — U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough expressed confidence the Senate has enough votes to pass a bill to provide health care and benefits to 3.5 million veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, even after Republicans stalled the legislation.

Tribune News Service

Marco Rubio's "cruel" paid leave plan

"The surviving spouse will have to send a big fat check to the SSA," explained policy analyst Matt Bruenig

Salon

‘Shoot cans and stuff’: GOP senators with gun control in their hands reveal whether they own or have shot an AR-15

The Independent contacted multiple Republican senators to ask whether they own or have shot an AR-15. Here’s what they told Eric Garcia

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Right-wing: "Democrats don't count"

To many of today’s MAGA Republicans, only certain opinions matter when it comes to the big issues

Axios

Bipartisan gun group hyper-focused on realistic legislation

"This feels different right now."

Tribune News Service

Grants for restaurants, small businesses blocked in Senate

WASHINGTON — Deficit-concerned senators blocked the Senate from considering a $48 billion aid package for restaurants and other small businesses Thursday, likely dealing a fatal blow to a months-long effort to provide a final round of relief for industries that suffered major revenue losses during the pandemic.

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Grants for restaurants, small businesses blocked in Senate - Roll Call

Deficit-concerned senators blocked the Senate from considering a $48 billion aid package for restaurants and other small businesses Thursday.

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At the Races: Signs of red ahead - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

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Aid to restaurants, businesses faces Senate headwinds - Roll Call

The Senate may soon test the bipartisan limits on pandemic spending as Democratic leaders prepare for action on a small-business aid package.

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GOP senators, lobbyists aid challengers to lightning rod House members

GOP Sens. Bill Cassidy and Thom Tillis are among those aiding primary challengers to Reps. Madison Cawthorn and Marjorie Taylor Greene.

The Hindu

India an important trade and strategic partner: US Trade Representative

A top Biden administration official asserted that despite some sharp differences, the two countries have agreed to work together on various issues, including the market access commitments

Benzinga

US Lawmakers Want To Investigate El Salvador's Bitcoin Adoption; Bukele Says 'We Will Stand For Freedom'

Senators James Risch (R-Idaho), Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) introduced the "Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador (ACES) Act" to investigate the impact of El Salvador's adoption of Bitcoin (CRYPTO:

Benzinga

Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill Could Get Floor Vote In The House, Sooner Rather Than Later

Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act is poised to end up on the House floor next week, reported Marijuana Moment.

Tribune News Service

Arreglar el Seguro Social animaría la agenda después de las elecciones de mitad de periodo

WASHINGTON— Si los republicanos toman una o ambas cámaras del Congreso en noviembre, no te sorprendas si el fortalecimiento de las finanzas de la Seguro Social se convierte en un área de enfoque bipartidista.

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