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Senate OKs $40 billion Ukraine aid bill for Biden’s signature

WASHINGTON — A $40.1 billion aid package to help arm the Ukrainian military and provide economic and humanitarian relief is on its way to President Joe Biden’s desk roughly three weeks after he asked Congress for another emergency cash infusion.

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Senate OKs $40B Ukraine aid bill for Biden’s signature - Roll Call

The $40.1 billion package of military, economic and humanitarian aid for Ukraine is on its way to President Joe Biden's desk.

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Biden urges Senate to ‘quickly’ ratify addition of Finland, Sweden to NATO in defiance of Putin - Roll Call

President Biden stood beside his Swedish and Finnish counterparts to support them joining NATO, in defiance of Vladimir Putin and Russia.

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Senate to test waters on money for restaurants, small businesses - Roll Call

The proposal includes $40 billion to backfill the so-called Restaurant Revitalization Fund for applicants who didn't receive any grant money.

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Michael Hiltzik: Here's why the arguments against canceling student debt make no sense

The debate over the cancellation of student debt has been going on for so long in America that reiterating the arguments pro and con no longer seems necessary.

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Garcetti's nomination remains stalled in Senate

WASHINGTON — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's nomination to be ambassador to India is dangling by a thread in the Senate, with several Democrats continuing to express hesitation over the nomination.

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Schumer phones it in, UFOs uncovered and a baby formula fracas — Congressional Hits and Misses - Roll Call

Hits and Misses sees Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer taking a call, Rep. Tim Burchette on UFO, and a flap over baby formula.

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Ukraine aid vote pushed to next week amid Senate snarl - Roll Call

Senators headed home for the weekend without clearing a $40.1 billion emergency spending package for Ukraine.

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Bipartisan Senators Urge Congressional Leaders To Enact Marijuana Banking Legislation: Here's What They Said

About a quarter of voting members of the U.S. House have joined forces to urge congressional leaders to enact marijuana banking provisions into law as part of the large-scale manufacturing bill - America COMPETES Act.

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Democrats see leaked Supreme Court ruling as potential game-changer

WASHINGTON — Democrats are hoping a renewed focus on abortion as a political issue may mobilize otherwise reluctant voters in November after a leaked draft showed the Supreme Court is on the precipice of reversing the legal precedent of Roe v. Wade.

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Abortion rights bill falls short in Senate, but Democrats hope to send message

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats on Wednesday failed to advance a bill to establish a federal right to abortion, but they still hoped the effort would draw a sharp political contrast with Republicans who largely support the Supreme Court’s expected ruling to undo the Roe v. Wade decision.

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Restaurant, small-business aid bill vote expected next week

The Senate is likely to vote next week on a $48 billion aid package to help restaurants and other pandemic-stricken businesses.

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Democrats see leaked Supreme Court ruling as potential game changer - Roll Call

Democrats are hoping a renewed focus on abortion as a political issue may mobilize otherwise reluctant voters in November after a leaked draft showed the Supreme Court may be poised to reverse the legal precedent of Roe v. Wade. Even though a show vote on a bill to codify abortion…

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Democrats mull COVID-19 aid options as House preps new bill - Roll Call

House Democrats are looking to revive stalled pandemic relief package talks next week after measures bogged down in the Senate.

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Senate to vote on abortion rights; Democrats hope to send message

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats plan to vote Wednesday on a bill to establish a federal right to abortion in hopes of drawing a sharp political contrast with Republicans who support the Supreme Court's expected ruling to undo the Roe vs. Wade decision.

Benzinga

Sen Steve Daines Says SAFE Banking Act Has Enough Votes To Pass As Standalone, Is This True?

The Senate has been under a lot of pressure from all sides over the last few weeks to pass the cannabis SAFE Banking Act.

Los Angeles Times

Biden, a reluctant culture warrior, may see court’s abortion ruling define his presidency

WASHINGTON — After declaring himself a “bridge” to the next generation of Democratic leaders, President Joe Biden took office 15 months ago vowing to focus on getting the pandemic under control, stabilizing the economy and restoring a sense of order and calm following his predecessor’s four frenetic, polarizing years.

Los Angeles Times

Democrats promise to fight for abortion rights but have few options

WASHINGTON — Democrats on Capitol Hill were spitting fire Tuesday in the wake of the leak of a Supreme Court draft ruling overturning abortion rights, but acknowledged their hands are tied unless voters deliver them a strong majority in Congress this fall.

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Senate Democrats look to write abortion rights into law, but may lack votes

Some lawmakers are calling for action to protect abortion rights following a draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade.

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Cannabis Stocks Still Down As Federal Legalization Drags On: Will The SAFE Act Rescue Them, Or Something Else?

There’s no doubt that important changes in the cannabis industry, such as legalization efforts, directly impact weed stocks.

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Photos of the week ending April 29, 2022 - Roll Call

The House and Senate returned to Washington this week after their two-week recess. CQ Roll Call photojournalists were there.

Los Angeles Times

Biden says he's considering some student debt relief, but not $50,000

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden shot down speculation that he is open to canceling up to $50,000 in debt for federal student loan borrowers Thursday, after Democratic lawmakers in favor of forgiveness suggested he was moving in their direction.

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Biden asks Congress for $33 billion in Ukraine aid - Roll Call

President Biden asked Congress for $33 billion more in military and economic assistance to help Ukraine in its war with Russia.

Los Angeles Times

Mark Z. Barabak: Is Dianne Feinstein facing pressure to quit the Senate because she's a woman? No, she is not

When Chuck Grassley was first elected to public office, Dwight Eisenhower was president and Alaska and Hawaii were brand new states.

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Senate confirms Brainard as Fed vice chair but COVID-19 trips Democrats on Cook vote

The Senate voted 52-43 Tuesday to confirm Lael Brainard, a member of the Federal Reserve board, to become vice chair, but fell short of the votes needed to move forward with Lisa Cook’s nomination to join the board.

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