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House passes resolutions to block DC voting, criminal code changes

WASHINGTON — The House passed resolutions Thursday to overturn District of Columbia bills that would allow immigrants to vote in local elections and reduce criminal penalties, the first time the chamber has voted to nix local measures in eight years.

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Twitter's ex-safety chief says he got a 'wave of homophobic and antisemitic threats' and had to sell his home after the 'Twitter files'

Yoel Roth said Elon Musk shared “a defamatory allegation that I support or condone pedophilia."

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House passes resolutions to block DC voting, criminal code changes - Roll Call

The House passed resolutions Thursday to overturn District of Columbia bills on noncitizen voting and criminal penalties.

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One thing Republicans plan to do if they win the election? Fully reopen the Capitol

WASHINGTON — As election watchers imagine what the Hill will look like after the midterms, they may start with the bustle in the hallways. The Capitol could fully reopen to the public as soon as January if Republicans win a majority.

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One thing Republicans plan to do if they win the election? Fully reopen the Capitol - Roll Call

The Capitol could throw open its doors to the public again as soon as January if Republicans win a majority — but security remains a concern.

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Congresswoman Holmes To President Biden, DC Needs Legalization Of Cannabis Sales & Clemency Authority

Following President Biden's historic announcement to pardon all prior federal offenses of simple cannabis possession, Washington DC's Rep.

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House Lawmakers Filed Cannabis Protection Amendments For Veterans And Folks Living In Federally Assisted Housing

House lawmakers recently introduced new amendments to a series of cannabis laws to fund parts of the federal government for the coming year, reported Mariju

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Steps from the court, lawmakers plot next moves on abortion - Roll Call

The Supreme Court decision on abortion marks a new milestone in the fight over reproductive health, as both sides look ahead.

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DC wants to be a sanctuary for abortion. Could Congress stop it?

Congress holds power over the district’s laws and finances. A Republican majority could overrule local pro-choice legislation

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Limited Capitol tours return Monday, but some say it’s happening too slowly - Roll Call

“The distance between government and the people has grown,” said Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, urging faster action.

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Norton, Larsen line up to replace DeFazio on House transportation panel - Roll Call

Two veteran Democrats aim to replace House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Peter A. DeFazio when he retires next year.

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House, Senate eateries won't enforce DC vaccination mandate - Roll Call

Lawmakers and staff won't have to leave the Capitol complex for grub or coffee, despite D.C.'s expansive COVID-19 vaccination mandate.

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