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Veterans toxic exposure bill stalls as lawmakers head home - Roll Call

The measure won’t make it to President Joe Biden’s desk until after the July Fourth congressional recess because of a minor tax provision.

Roll Call · Jun 24, 2022

Senators Cory Booker and Jon Tester tackle each other in slapstick video highlighting agriculture reform

‘Only 4 packers control 82% of the U.S. beef market,’ the senators underscore in new political campaign

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

Senate passes landmark burn pits bill giving veterans sick and dying from toxic exposure healthcare access

Veterans, their families and advocates have spent years battling for the US government to take the issue of burn pits seriously

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022

House Democrats hold firm on Title 42 policy after court ruling

WASHINGTON — House Democrats and immigrant advocates called on the Senate to vote against any legislation that would make pandemic-era asylum restrictions permanent, after a court ruling Friday that keeps the border controls in place for now.

Tribune News Service · May 23, 2022

House Democrats hold firm on Title 42 policy after court ruling - Roll Call

House Democrats called on the Senate to reject any legislation that would make pandemic-era asylum restrictions permanent.

Roll Call · May 23, 2022

Senators reach deal on bipartisan burn pits bill marking major step forward for veterans

The SFC Heath Robinson PACT Act could be signed into law as soon as July after the veteran community has spent more than a decade fighting for the US government to take the issue seriously

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

Lawmakers reach deal to help veterans exposed to burn pits

Congressional bargainers have announced a deal on legislation to boost health care services and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

Senate GOP puts up roadblocks to bipartisan House bill for veterans’ burn pit care

Thousands of military veterans who are sick after being exposed to toxic smoke and dust while on duty are facing a Senate roadblock to ambitious legislation designed to provide them care.

Tribune News Service · May 12, 2022

Senate Republicans balk on funds related to Biden’s border move - Roll Call

Republicans largely aren’t interested in additional government resources to manage any expected increase of migrants on the U.S.-Mexico border if the Biden administration follows through on a plan to stop pandemic-era border expulsions next month.

Roll Call · Apr 27, 2022

Biden border move opens rift among Senate Democrats

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration’s latest decision to lift border restrictions has laid bare a key disagreement in the Senate Democratic caucus, threatening to frustrate legislative efforts ahead of midterm elections where Republicans hope to flip control of Congress.

Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2022