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East Palestine residents' distrust grows in year since derailment - Roll Call

In the year since a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, some residents have lost confidence in the response.

Roll Call · Jan 18, 2024

Data shows nursing home closure often linked to care issues - Roll Call

Staffing and reimbursement issues contribute to some nursing home closures, but quality, turnover and alternate living options also weigh in.

Roll Call · Jan 18, 2024

These lawmakers are still invested in banning congressional stock trades - Roll Call

An unlikely mix of members want to keep the effort alive. “Momentum hasn’t cooled,” says Rep. Abigail Spanberger.

Roll Call · Jan 18, 2024

High court hears arguments in cases that challenge deference to executive agencies that interpret the law - Roll Call

The Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases that could remove the deference given to the executive branch in interpreting law.

Roll Call · Jan 17, 2024

Biden administration finalizes prior authorization changes - Roll Call

The rule would require government health plans to respond to non-urgent authorization requests no later than seven calendar days.

Roll Call · Jan 17, 2024

US to relist Houthis as terrorist group with special designation - Roll Call

The State Department says it will relist the Houthis as a terrorist organization, but wants to leave room for humanitarian aid to Yemen.

Roll Call · Jan 17, 2024

Jeff Duncan to retire from Congress next year - Roll Call

South Carolina Rep. Jeff Duncan will retire next January, becoming the latest Republican to announce plans to leave Congress.

Roll Call · Jan 17, 2024

Push for federal data privacy law grows as rights vary by state - Roll Call

State data privacy laws are migrating into disparate camps with varying protections, setting up a clash over federal legislation.

Roll Call · Jan 17, 2024

First roadblock to March stopgap measure removed - Roll Call

The Senate voted Tuesday night in favor of the first procedural move needed to avert a partial government shutdown at the end of this week.

Roll Call · Jan 16, 2024

Senate tables bid to compel report on Israel's record in Gaza - Roll Call

The Senate avoided a direct vote on Israel's bombardment of Gaza by tabling a resolution seeking a report on the role of U.S. weapons.

Roll Call · Jan 16, 2024