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Chuck Schumer, Jon Stewart demand passage of Gillibrand’s bill granting full benefits to veterans exposed to burn pits

WASHINGTON — When Gina Cancelino’s veteran husband Joe died in 2019 of cancer linked to toxic exposures in Iraq, he was still fighting for benefits at his home in Seaford, Long Island.

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US Congress Moves Closer to Passing Major China Legislation

The legislation provides funding for U.S.-Taiwan cultural exchanges, recognizes Taiwan as part of the Indo-Pacific strategy, and ends a prohibition of displaying the Taiwanese flag during official visits.

The News Lens

Schumer and Democrats say Clarence Thomas should recuse himself from January 6 cases

Plenty of Senate Democrats– moderate and progressive alike – are skittish about voting to impeach the longest-serving Supreme Court Justice

The Independent UK

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US Senate leader vows to bring ‘burn pit’ legislation to a vote

Backed by US veteran groups, bill would provide health benefits for US troops exposed to toxins in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Al Jazeera

‘You cannot be American first when you put veterans last’: Jon Stewart calls on Senate to pass burn pits bill

The bill to give access to healthcare and benefits to veterans who are sick and dying from toxic exposure to burn pits passed the House earlier this month and is now heading to the Senate

The Independent UK

Analysts Agree: Federal Cannabis Legalization Unlikely To Happen Soon, Does SAFE Act Have Better Chance This Year?

Federal cannabis legalization is unlikely to happen any time soon, according to analysts from Piper Sandler and Beacon Policy Advisors LLC.

Benzinga

Federal Cannabis Legalization: Are The Stars Aligning? Will The Dems And GOP Meet In The Middle?

Cannabis stocks went into a tizzy, in a good way, on Thursday’s blockbuster news that the House of Representatives will call a vote next week on the MORE Act - Marijuana

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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.

Benzinga

Mitch McConnell says he will not support Ketanji Brown Jackson nomination – as it happened

Senate Republican leader says he will not back Biden’s nominee as Biden meets Nato and G7 leaders in Europe

The Guardian - US

U.S. Senate to promptly pass bill revoking Russia preferential trade status-Sen. Schumer

Legislation to revoke Russia's Permanent Normal Trade Relations status following its attack on Ukraine will move through the U.S. Senate promptly, following imminent passage by the House of Representatives, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Thursday.

Reuters

Democrats look to limit gas price fallout

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed to haul Big Oil CEOs before Congress.

Axios

What time is Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky’s joint address to US Congress?

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer invited Zelensky to give joint address

The Independent UK

Inside Schumer and Manchin's secret Italian dinner

The dinner did little to repair their differences over how Democrats can retain power in the Senate.

Axios

What time is Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky’s joint address to US Congress?

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer invited Zelensky to give joint address

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What time is Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky’s joint address to US Congress?

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer invited Zelensky to give joint address

Reuters

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to address U.S. Congress on Wednesday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will deliver a virtual address to the U.S. Congress on Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a joint letter to lawmakers.

The Independent UK

Ukraine aid grows to near $14B in $1.5T government bill

A U.S. aid package for Ukraine and its Eastern European allies has grown to around $14 billion

The Independent UK

Ukraine aid growing as lawmakers shape big budget bill

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says proposed U.S. aid for Ukraine and its European allies has grown beyond $12 billion

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Tribune News Service

$35 insulin cap is welcome, popular and bipartisan. But Congress may not pass it anyway

Democrats in the Senate are primed this month to make their first attempt at salvaging one of the most popular elements of President Joe Biden’s stalled "Build Back Better" plan — the proposal to cap insulin costs at $35 a month.

Reuters

Ukraine's Zelenskiy makes 'desperate plea' for aircraft in call with U.S. legislators

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy made a "desperate plea" for aircraft to fight Russian invaders during a video call Saturday with U.S. legislators, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.

The Guardian - AU

The International Monetary Fund announced it could approve $1.4b emergency funding – as it happened

Biden says US and allies have ‘raised the costs’ on Russia over its aggression, as credit card giants Visa and Mastercard halt Russian business operations

Tribune News Service

9/11 advocates, Jon Stewart demand Congress pass legislation to help military veterans exposed to toxins

WASHINGTON — Jon Stewart and 9/11 advocate John Feal are putting the heat on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to pass a bill now working its way through the House that would help millions of veterans exposed to toxins overseas.

The Independent UK

Biden fails to mention student loans in State of the Union despite progressive pressure

Many progressive Democrats and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer have backed canceling student loan debt

Reuters

Biden administration to push congress for $6.4 billion in aid to Ukraine - Schumer

The Biden Administration will ask Congress for $6.4 billion dollars in economic and military aid to help Ukraine as it fights the Russian invasion, Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Sunday.

The Guardian - US

White House confirms plans for direct sanctions on Putin and Lavrov – as it happened

Psaki confirms sanctions on Russian president and foreign minister – follow all the latest news

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