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House readies relief package for restaurants, other industries - Roll Call

The House could vote next week on a small business pandemic aid package for restaurants and other hard hit industries.

Roll Call · Apr 1, 2022

Partisan fiscal clash resumes - Roll Call

President Joe Biden’s 2023 budget request sets up a replay of the partisan clash over spending levels that delayed this year’s spending bills.

Roll Call · Apr 1, 2022

House votes to legalize cannabis, but Senate has its own ideas - Roll Call

Marijuana remains a Schedule I substance, and federal legalization is “long overdue,” supporters say. Now all eyes are on the Senate.

Roll Call · Apr 1, 2022

Between the lines: A redistricting roundup report card - Roll Call

The redistricting cycle is still not finished, thanks to a pandemic-altered census, lawsuits and good old procrastination.

Roll Call · Mar 31, 2022

Biden faces political pressure over border expulsion order - Roll Call

Most Democrats have pushed the administration to rescind the public health directive, but the CDC has yet to announce its call.

Roll Call · Mar 31, 2022

Pelosi dismisses gas tax hiatus, says consumers wouldn't benefit - Roll Call

Her comments run counter to a group of six Senate Democrats who have introduced a bill to eliminate the tax through 2022.

Roll Call · Mar 31, 2022

Judge: Florida law discriminates against minority voters - Roll Call

A federal judge overturned parts of a new Florida election law because they discriminated against minority voters.

Roll Call · Mar 31, 2022

Panel vote likely split on Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court - Roll Call

The Senate Judiciary Committee will likely split on party lines on the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court.

Roll Call · Mar 31, 2022

Sanders, investors warn Starbucks on response to unionization - Roll Call

Sen. Bernie Sanders and ESG investors are urging Starbucks to stop what they call "union-busting" actions as employees try to organize.

Roll Call · Mar 31, 2022

Senate close to COVID-19 aid deal; global funds in question - Roll Call

Senators negotiating a COVID-19 supplemental funding package have an “agreement in principle” to provide roughly $10 billion.

Roll Call · Mar 31, 2022