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Advocates urge protections for Ukrainians in US - Roll Call

The Biden administration was urged to take steps to protect Ukrainians already in the US and prepare for another wave of refugees.

Roll Call · Feb 24, 2022

Texas Supreme Court hears abortion ban challenge - Roll Call

The case involves a Texas law that blocks nearly all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy using a legal maneuver that empowers citizens.

Roll Call · Feb 24, 2022

Lawmakers united in outrage over Putin's 'unprovoked' invasion of Ukraine - Roll Call

Republican and Democratic lawmakers urged President Joe Biden to unleash harsh economic sanctions to punish Russia for attacking Ukraine.

Roll Call · Feb 24, 2022

Lawmakers face pressure to pass mental health legislation - Roll Call

Lawmakers hope to produce legislation to address growing mental health and substance use needs this year as deadlines approach, but the issue is competing for attention with other national priorities in a compressed election-year schedule. Congress has until March 11 to extend a restriction on fentanyl-related substances, a large group…

Roll Call · Feb 23, 2022

Networking hasn’t bounced back from COVID-19. This Hill staffer has an app for that - Roll Call

Only people with house.gov or senate.gov email addresses will be able to use the app at first, though the creator hopes to expand.

Roll Call · Feb 23, 2022

Rep. Derek Kilmer was an intern in the 1990s. Here’s what he learned on his last day - Roll Call

“This is something people in this town would kill to learn, and I’m going to teach it to you,” the Washington Democrat recalls his boss saying.

Roll Call · Feb 23, 2022

‘Eyes on the prize’: Hill union backers should keep momentum going, Levin says - Roll Call

The sponsor of a House resolution to authorize staff union organization efforts is urging everyone to take one step at a time.

Roll Call · Feb 23, 2022

Biden, allies sanction Russia but keep harshest tools in reserve - Roll Call

President Biden and Western leaders slapped a slew of new sanctions on Russia, warning more will come if Moscow invades Ukraine.

Roll Call · Feb 22, 2022

Ukraine supplemental money bill could be in the offing - Roll Call

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a longtime Russia hawk, and others are calling on Congress to approve an Ukraine aid package as soon as next week.

Roll Call · Feb 22, 2022

Estate planners want to keep the crypt out of cryptocurrency - Roll Call

Estate planners say the surge in cryptocurrency holdings is raising the risk that heirs won't get the assets when the owners die.

Roll Call · Feb 22, 2022