Common ground on the debt limit? Here's what to look for - Roll Call The House-passed debt limit and spending cut bill won’t survive bipartisan negotiations in full. But some parts may be salvageable. Roll Call · Apr 28, 2023
At the Races: Democrats’ Senate forecast brightens? - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Apr 27, 2023
Biden district Republicans hold their fire on debt ceiling bill - Roll Call Swing district Republicans are thus far defending their party's bill pairing hefty spending cuts with a $1.5 trillion debt limit increase. Roll Call · Apr 24, 2023
Republicans urge tweaks to House debt limit bill ahead of vote WASHINGTON — Republicans from both edges of the party are pushing for changes to a leadership-assembled debt limit bill, but Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his team appear hesitant to open it back up ahead of a planned vote next week. Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2023
Republicans urge tweaks to House debt limit bill ahead of vote - Roll Call As some members signal trepidation about their votes, Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Republicans are in “very good shape” to pass legislation. Roll Call · Apr 20, 2023
McCarthy touts measure that would 'responsibly raise' debt limit, looks to a vote next week WASHINGTON — House Republicans unveiled legislation Wednesday to pair their favored spending cuts and energy and regulatory policies with a debt limit increase lasting through early next year. Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2023
GOP sees Biden’s EV push as leverage for permitting WASHINGTON — Republicans in Congress may not like the Biden administration’s recent proposal to squeeze greenhouse gas emissions standards in the name of advancing electric vehicle adoption, but it does provide them with leverage on one of their top priorities: an overhaul of the federal permitting process. Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2023
GOP sees Biden's EV push as leverage for permitting - Roll Call Republicans may not like the EPA's proposed limits on vehicle greenhouse gas emissions, but it could help them overhaul permitting rules. Roll Call · Apr 19, 2023
From highs to lows, FEC reports offer an early 2024 temperature WASHINGTON — The first three months of this year saw a new Republican majority take control of the House and, after a bumpy start marked by a prolonged speaker election, try to exert its influence on Democrats who control the Senate and White House. Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023
From highs to lows, FEC reports offer an early 2024 temperature - Roll Call From George Santos' $5,333 to eight-figure totals in California's Senate race, new FEC reports provide an early map to 2024's landscape. Roll Call · Apr 17, 2023
Lawmakers question ‘rushed’ US-Japan EV minerals deal The U.S. struck a trade deal with Japan that aims to allow Japanese cars to qualify for a new electric vehicle tax credit and push China out of their critical mineral supply chains. But it’s not clear if Japanese automakers can shake off China in time to meet its increasingly… Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2023
Lawmakers question 'rushed' US-Japan EV minerals deal - Roll Call A trade deal to allow more Japanese cars to qualify for electric vehicle incentives may not reduce China's dominance in raw materials. Roll Call · Apr 10, 2023
Editorial: Can you afford an EV? Good luck, with so few models eligible for new tax credit If you’re in the market for a new car, wouldn’t you be more likely to buy a climate-friendly electric model if you could save thousands of dollars off the sticker price? Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2023
Treasury tops up tax credits where fossil fuel jobs were lost WASHINGTON — The administration plans to deploy federal money in former coal towns and communities losing fossil fuel jobs from two of President Joe Biden’s signature legislative packages. Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2023
Roll Call · Apr 4, 2023 Treasury tops up tax credits where fossil fuel jobs were lost - Roll Call The administration plans to deploy federal money in former coal towns and communities losing fossil fuel jobs.
Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2023 New electric vehicle credit rules set, over Manchin’s objections WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department laid out specifics on how automakers can certify whether their electric cars qualify for new subsidies of up to $7,500 enacted in last year’s climate spending package.
Roll Call · Mar 31, 2023 New electric vehicle credit rules set, over Manchin's objections - Roll Call The Treasury Department laid out specifics on how automakers can certify whether their electric cars qualify for new subsidies.
Roll Call · Mar 30, 2023 At the Races: Traveling salesman - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.
Tribune News Service · Mar 27, 2023 White House’s EV tax credit implementation in the spotlight WASHINGTON — Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are scrutinizing how the Biden administration handles new incentives for buying electric vehicles with the first formal guidance on which cars qualify for subsidies expected this week.
Roll Call · Mar 27, 2023 White House's EV tax credit implementation in the spotlight - Roll Call Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are scrutinizing how the Biden administration handles new incentives for buying electric vehicles.
Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2023 Biden’s first veto backs pension investments that consider social and environmental factors WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden issued the first veto of his presidency Monday, keeping in place a Labor Department regulation allowing retirement plans to consider environmental and social factors in their investment decisions.
Roll Call · Mar 20, 2023 Biden’s first veto backs pension investments in ESG - Roll Call President Joe Biden vetoed an attempt to block pension investment managers from weighing environmental and social justice factors.
Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023 Energy Department briefs senators on COVID-19 origins WASHINGTON — Department of Energy and intelligence community officials briefed members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on classified information related to COVID-19’s origins Thursday but offered no definitive revelations, according to lawmakers.
Roll Call · Mar 16, 2023 Energy department briefs senators on COVID-19 origins - Roll Call The briefing follows the news that DOE now concludes with “low confidence” that the virus more likely originated in a lab in Wuhan, China.
Roll Call · Mar 15, 2023 EPA finalizes cross-state smog plan over Manchin's objection - Roll Call The rule targets emissions that trigger smog in neighboring states. Sen. Joe Manchin III says it could force some power plants to close.