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Jill Biden tells Seattle audience of helping a friend after an abortion in the 1960s

SEATTLE — First lady Jill Biden spoke about abortion in strikingly personal terms at a fundraiser in Seattle on Saturday, describing how she helped a friend recover from the procedure when it was illegal, a half century ago, as she assailed Republicans for trying to pass state and national abortion…

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Mark Z. Barabak: Is abortion issue a lifeline that saves the Senate for Democrats? This race offers a test case

Back when it seemed a huge Republican wave was building, Washington Sen. Patty Murray was among those who faced the prospect of being swept away.

Los Angeles Times

Lawmakers strike deal on FDA user fee bill

WASHINGTON — Senate committee leaders have struck an agreement to reauthorize five-year user fee deals for the Food and Drug Administration, although details of a broader stopgap government spending bill remain unfinished.

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At the Races: Cop votes and crime ads - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

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Lawmakers strike deal on 'practically clean' FDA user fee bill - Roll Call

The reauthorization is expected to hitch a ride on the short-term government funding bill Congress is expected to take up next week.

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With control on the line, these 10 senators are most vulnerable

WASHINGTON — Control of the Senate in 2023 remains a toss-up race itself, as Democrats seek to expand their tiny majority and Republicans attempt to flip the chamber.

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With control on the line, these 10 senators are most vulnerable

WASHINGTON — Control of the Senate in 2023 remains a toss-up race itself, as Democrats seek to expand their tiny majority and Republicans attempt to flip the chamber.

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With control on the line, these 10 senators are most vulnerable - Roll Call

In a 50-50 Senate, four of the top five most vulnerable are Democrats Cortez Masto, Warnock, Kelly and Hassan.

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‘A wakeup call’: more Republicans are softening staunch anti-abortion stance

Moves come amid a ferocious backlash to the fall of Roe that has seen Democrat hopes in the midterm elections revived

The Guardian - US

Democrats face big legislative to-do list in sprint to midterms

Senate Democrats, fresh off a string of legislative victories, return to Washington this week with a packed agenda before November’s midterm elections, including passing billions more in Ukraine and pandemic aid.

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Republican Senate candidate says she’s anti-abortion but against federal ban

Tiffany Smiley, a trained nurse, wants to win in Washington state, where a 1991 law protects abortion access

The Guardian - US

What GOP candidate won't say about Biden

"You didn't say that he was legitimately elected. I just want to give you one more chance to say that . . ."

Salon

Report: Benefits of dams must be replaced before breaching

The benefits provided by four giant hydroelectric dams on the Snake River must be replaced before the dams can be breached to save endangered salmon runs

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Sweeping budget package passes Senate; House will take up measure Friday

WASHINGTON — After a year of negotiations, impasses and political maneuvering, the Senate passed Democrats’ top domestic priority: an economic package that would pump hundreds of billions of dollars into clean energy programs, raise taxes on corporations and lower health care costs.

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GOP blocks private insurance insulin cap

The $35 price cap on insulin was removed by GOP senators for users of private insurance, but remains for Medicare

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Sweeping budget package passes Senate; House on deck Friday - Roll Call

After a year of negotiations, impasses and political maneuvering, the Senate passed Democrats' top domestic priority.

Salon

GOP blocks bill to protect abortion docs

Bill would protect doctors from being thrown in jail in states where abortion is legal

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Takeaways from Washington primary: Herrera Beutler, Newhouse may become rare figures in surviving Trump impeachment vote

SEATTLE — Tuesday night’s initial ballot returns in the Aug. 2 primary carried lessons for Republicans and Democrats as they regroup for the fall general election. A look at four top takeaways:

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US Senate election results: Murray, Smiley advance in Washington state

SEATTLE — U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, a Democrat seeking a sixth term, led Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley in primary election results Tuesday, with most counties reporting.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

New ad from national Republicans targets Murray as GOP looks to expand the Senate map

WASHINGTON — National Republicans are funding a new ad this week that ties Democratic Sen. Patty Murray to President Joe Biden, arguing the incumbent lawmaker too often supports policies that increase inflation and crime.

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Three states’ Senate primaries will fill gaps in fall landscape

WASHINGTON — Voters in three states will pick Senate nominees Tuesday, with Missourians setting the general election contest to fill the seat being vacated by the pending retirement of a fixture in Missouri and Capitol Hill politics. In Arizona and Washington state, all eyes will be on who makes it…

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Three states’ Senate primaries will fill gaps in fall landscape - Roll Call

Republicans are picking challengers to Arizona's Mark Kelly and Washington's Patty Murray, while Missouri sets matchups for open seat.

The Independent UK

Sen. Murray seeks 6th term at new inflection point for women

Democratic Sen. Patty Murray of Washington state is seeking her sixth term at a new inflection point for women

The Independent UK

Ted Cruz slammed for saying Supreme Court was wrong to legalise gay marriage: ‘Not on my watch’

Republicans feel ‘more emboldened than ever to turn back clock on rights’, says senator Patty Murray

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