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Democrats compete to do ‘unglamorous’ work in House leadership posts

WASHINGTON — With promises to do “hard, unglamorous” work, help colleagues connect with constituents and navigate an ever changing media landscape, House Democrats are competing for open posts in the party’s leadership.

Tribune News Service · Nov 29, 2022

Democrats compete to do ‘unglamorous’ work in House leadership posts - Roll Call

With top jobs settled, Democrats are vying for roles in the next Congress that include party messaging and managing the caucus.

Roll Call · Nov 29, 2022

Builders warn of long wait as labour shortages and supply chain disruptions plague industry

Jackie Poole wanted a pool for her four- and six-year-old sons before summer. She struggled to find a builder to have any renovations done until 2024. She's telling others to book in now.

ABC News · Oct 23, 2022

Empty Minnesota seat, potential milestone for Vermont women highlight Tuesday elections - Roll Call

Tuesday's elections will fill a Minnesota House seat open since February while Vermont might move toward sending its first woman to Congress.

Roll Call · Aug 8, 2022

Dems unwilling to back Biden

A number of lawmakers in President Biden's own party have been unwilling in recent days to say he should seek re-election in 2024.

Axios · Aug 5, 2022

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Minnesota US Rep. Dean Phillips calls for 'dynamic' new candidate for president in 2024, not Joe Biden

Tribune News Service · Jul 30, 2022

Minnesota US Rep. Dean Phillips calls for 'dynamic' new candidate for president in 2024, not Joe Biden

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips said he doesn't want Joe Biden to run for president again in 2024, one of the first Democrats in Congress to bluntly call for him to step aside and for a "new generation" of leadership in the White House.

Tribune News Service · Jul 29, 2022

Republicans dominate rainy Congressional Baseball Game - Roll Call

Climate activists had promised to disrupt Thursday’s Congressional Baseball Game, but in the end it was pouring rain that delayed the action.

Roll Call · Jul 28, 2022

He went from intern softball to the Congressional Baseball Game - Roll Call

Rep. Dean Phillips played softball, used the autopen and sweated through his suit when he worked for Sen. Patrick Leahy in the late 1980s.

Roll Call · Jul 28, 2022

Can Congress be a little more like a tech company? Maybe

WASHINGTON — Congress isn’t Google — but it should start acting more like a tech giant.

Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022