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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.

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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

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‘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

The Independent UK

Right-wing: "Democrats don't count"

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

Salon

Bipartisan gun group hyper-focused on realistic legislation

"This feels different right now."

Axios

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.

Roll Call

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.

Roll Call

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.

Roll Call

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.

Roll Call

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

The Hindu

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.

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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.

Tribune News Service

Social Security fixes could animate post-midterms agenda

WASHINGTON — If Republicans take one or both chambers of Congress in November, don’t be surprised if shoring up Social Security’s finances becomes an area of bipartisan focus.

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Social Security fixes could animate post-midterms agenda - Roll Call

Veterans of previous bipartisan working groups in the Senate have begun talking about the need for fixes to counter future shortfalls.

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