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Congress takes holiday decorating seriously. This year it caused an outcry - Roll Call

An immigration-themed display outside the office of Republican Rep. Eli Crane is “not in keeping with the spirit of the season,” Democrats say. 

Roll Call · Dec 6, 2023

What’s to stop the House speaker chaos from happening again to the next guy? - Roll Call

“Narcissists,” “anarchists” and “structural problems” aren’t going away for Republicans, Congress watchers say.

Roll Call · Oct 12, 2023

After Repeatedly Opposing Marijuana Banking Reform, Cory Booker Says It Is Urgently Needed

The senator bemoans the "cannabis crisis" he helped maintain by blocking the SAFE Banking Act.

Reason · Feb 1, 2023

Lawmakers break losing streak at Congressional Softball Game - Roll Call

For the first time since 2015, the lawmakers team defeated the press team at the annual Congressional Women’s Softball Game.

Roll Call · Sep 14, 2022

This ‘weird committee’ isn’t calling it quits quite yet

WASHINGTON — It felt almost like a graduation ceremony Wednesday at the final hearing of the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress, as witnesses and lawmakers alike celebrated their wins and dreamed of the future.

Tribune News Service · Sep 14, 2022

This ‘weird committee’ isn’t calling it quits quite yet - Roll Call

The House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress held its final hearing Wednesday, pondering its future.

Roll Call · Sep 14, 2022

Congress’ softball team vows to get win after straight losses since 2016

Last year, the contest got away from Congress’ rookie-heavy softball squad, but this time will be different, players say. 

Roll Call · Aug 4, 2022

The US Cannabis Council Announced A New Media Campaign During A Briefing On SAFE Banking For Cannabis Businesses

On Wednesday, Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) joined Steven Hawkins, CEO of the U.S. Cannabis Council, for a briefing about marijuana banking reform.

Benzinga · Jul 28, 2022

The Introduction Of Marijuana Legalization In The Senate Is A Step Forward For Cannabis Banking, Says Congressman Perlmutter

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Benzinga · Jul 26, 2022

Climate protesters will risk arrest at Congressional Baseball Game - Roll Call

“We refuse to watch politicians literally play games while the world burns,” said an organizer with climate group Now or Never.

Roll Call · Jul 26, 2022