Biden Tiptoes Closer to Mass Forgiveness of Federal Student Loan Debt Biden wants to forgive $10,000 in federal loan debt per borrower, regardless of whether they need it. Reason · Jun 1, 2022
Block of COVID funds risks US lives, White House says The Biden administration foresees unnecessary deaths if lawmakers don’t approve billions of dollars more to brace for the pandemic’s next wave The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022
The Senate's Latest Gun Bill Will Fail, but Not Because of the Filibuster Democrats love to blame their troubles on Senate rules. They should look in the mirror instead. Reason · Jun 1, 2022
Put gun safety on voters’ minds this November Congressional Republicans are about power, not being moral or rational. They have to be taken on and taken out politically. Chicago Sun-Times · May 30, 2022
The Return of Earmarks Means More Pork-Barrel Spending by Congress Lawmakers stuffed more than $8 billion in pet projects into an omnibus federal spending bill passed in March. But wait, didn't Congress ban earmarks back in 2011? Reason · May 30, 2022
Senators are continuing talks during recess to find a compromise on gun legislation Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy says he's optimistic that something can be done to address mass shootings like the one at a Texas elementary school that killed 19 children. WEKU · May 28, 2022
Manchin serious about Schumer talks He’s prepared to back tax increases in a Democrat-only bill. Axios · May 27, 2022
Texas Gov. Abbott going to Uvalde — not NRA — on Friday AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott is returning to Uvalde on Friday, and will skip the National Rifle Association convention in Houston. Tribune News Service · May 27, 2022
Senate Republicans tap Cornyn for bipartisan gun talks WASHINGTON — Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn said Thursday he’s looking forward to discussing ways of combatting gun violence with his colleagues across the aisle, but cautioned that there are limits on the types of proposals he could support. Tribune News Service · May 26, 2022
Senate GOP blocks domestic terrorism bill, gun policy debate Democrats’ first attempt at responding to the back-to-back mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas, has failed in the Senate The Independent UK · May 26, 2022
Five things Washington DC is mulling on guns – and whether anything will come of it Many paths forward with little hope for success in the Senate The Independent UK · May 26, 2022
Schumer calls Texas Gov. Abbott "an absolute fraud" "No amount of bloodshed seems to be enough for MAGA Republicans," Schumer said. Axios · May 26, 2022
Senate heads for vacation after shooting Despite mounting calls to address gun violence after Uvalde shooting, Schumer admits chances of gun bill are "slim" Salon · May 26, 2022
‘Words simply fail’: McConnell offers solace, avoids solutions after Texas shooting WASHINGTON — Mitch McConnell recounted the still emerging details of how the horror transpired. He solemnly described the characteristics of the 10-year-old victims. And he invoked a Bible verse to offer comfort to the brokenhearted families. McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 26, 2022
Axios · May 25, 2022 5 reasons this could be the time Congress finally acts on gun reform All that matters in the Senate right now is counting to 10.
The Independent UK · May 25, 2022 A decade of congressional inaction on gun control Democrats in Congress are trying, again, to pass legislation to expand background checks for gun buyers in the wake of the shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas
Reason · May 25, 2022 In Response to the Uvalde Massacre, Politicians Reiterate Their Demands for Irrelevant Gun Control Laws Neither expanded background checks nor a federal "assault weapon" ban can reasonably be expected to have a meaningful impact on such crimes.
The Guardian - US · May 25, 2022 Why can’t America do anything to stop mass shootings? Despite hundreds of mass shootings unfolding in the US every year, Congress has repeatedly failed to pass major gun-control legislation
Axios · May 25, 2022 Trump refuses to pull out of NRA speaking spot in Texas "I will keep my longtime commitment to speak in Texas at the NRA convention and deliver an important address to America."
The Independent UK · May 25, 2022 Will Congress act on guns after Sandy Hook, Buffalo, Uvalde? Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has quickly set in motion a pair of firearms background check bills in response to the school massacre in Texas
The Independent UK · May 25, 2022 Schumer says he will make senators vote on gun legislation after Uvalde massacre Senate likely does not have votes to pass legislation addressing what leader calls ‘plague upon this nation’ in floor speech
Tribune News Service · May 23, 2022 News briefs Schumer calls for end to crack cocaine sentencing disparity: ‘Cocaine is cocaine’
Tribune News Service · May 23, 2022 Schumer calls for end to crack cocaine sentencing disparity: ‘Cocaine is cocaine’ Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday called on lawmakers to end a sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine that has had a disproportionate effect on Black Americans.
The Independent UK · May 20, 2022 Fox News guest calls out network as ‘party of hate’ for spreading ‘Great Replacement’ theory Top network hosts have echoed racist theory
WEKU · May 20, 2022 Body armor, worn by the Buffalo shooter, faces far fewer regulations than guns A security guard at the Tops market tried to fire back at the shooter, but his fire struck body armor instead. Experts say use of body armor by mass shooters has trended up in recent years.