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GOP Senate retirements could spell trouble for earmarks’ future

WASHINGTON — The Senate Republican Conference will lose some prolific earmarkers to retirement next year, as the party faces some soul-searching over whether to keep the practice if they retake one or both chambers after November’s midterms.

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GOP Senate retirements could spell trouble for earmarks' future - Roll Call

The Senate Republican Conference will lose some prolific earmarkers to retirement next year, which may prompt a second look at the practice.

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North Carolina’s Sen. Thom Tillis works to change gun laws following mass shootings

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis is one of four senators leading the charge on examining the country’s gun laws following two high-profile mass shootings last month that left 31 people dead.

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Editorial: If only mental health care will stop gun violence, Kansas and Missouri are way behind

One week after an 18-year-old gunman murdered 21 people, including 19 children, opponents of reasonable gun restrictions continue to shift the focus to other possible causes, including a lack of mental health services.

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Senate confirms Democratic nominee to FEC - Roll Call

Democratic attorney Dara Lindenbaum got bipartisan support in the Senate Tuesday for her nomination to the Federal Election Commission.

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Analysis: Two vices Washington just can’t kick: Trump’s sway and reconciliation dreams

WASHINGTON — Vices and habits, in life and politics, can be tough to give up. This week offered examples aplenty.

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Two vices Washington just can’t kick: Trump’s sway and reconciliation dreams - Roll Call

Republicans can't quit Donald Trump and Democrats just can't kick the idea of a reconciliation package before Election Day.

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Ukraine aid bill faces familiar Senate procedural obstacles - Roll Call

The Senate finds itself in a familiar position after a $40.1 billion emergency funding package for Ukraine passed the House.

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How the U.S. aid to Ukraine is taking shape

Congress is currently considering sending Ukraine $39.8 billion more in aid. That's nearly three times the amount it approved in March to help the country after Russia invaded.

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Biden gives green light to separate Covid-19 aid from Ukraine aid as Senate deliberates

Comes as the Senate is still split on Covid-19 aid

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Panel sends FEC nominee Dara Lindenbaum to Senate floor - Roll Call

Attorney Dara Lindenbaum, who once worked on Stacey Abrams campaign, says she'll seek consensus on bipartisan agency.

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Why many Missouri Republicans fear Eric Greitens could win the state's Senate primary

Some Republicans worry that if the scandal-plagued former governor were to win the primary, it would place a Senate seat considered to be safely GOP in jeopardy.

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Aid to restaurants, businesses faces Senate headwinds - Roll Call

The Senate may soon test the bipartisan limits on pandemic spending as Democratic leaders prepare for action on a small-business aid package.

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McConnell made millions from price hikes

Meanwhile the Republican has accused Democrats of "gaslighting" the public for blaming inflation on price gouging

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Editorial: GOP opposition to Jackson only helps further politicize the Supreme Court

The absurd chorus of Republican rationalization for opposing Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson hit a crescendo over the weekend with this comment from Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt: “I won’t be supporting her, but I’ll be joining others in understanding the importance of this moment.” Huh? Other GOP senators have…

The Independent UK

Bargainers: Bipartisan deal near on trimmed $10B COVID bill

Lawmakers have moved to the brink of clinching a scaled-back bipartisan compromise to provide a fresh $10 billion to combat COVID-19

Tribune News Service

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

Senators negotiating a COVID-19 supplemental funding package have an “agreement in principle” to provide roughly $10 billion for the Department of Health and Human Services to stock up on waning domestic supplies for combating the virus, according to Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo.

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Missouri Gov. Parson says he believes Sheena Greitens. But he didn't call on Eric Greitens to drop out of Senate race

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday said he believed allegations of domestic abuse against former Gov. Eric Greitens, but stopped short of calling on him to drop out of the U.S. Senate race.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Sen. Josh Hawley says he missed a call from Trump on morning of Jan. 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON — Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley said Tuesday that former President Donald Trump attempted to call him on Jan. 6, 2021 but the two were not able to connect.

The Independent UK

Busch beer heiress Valentine enters Missouri US Senate race

Anheuser-Busch beer heiress Trudy Busch Valentine is running for U.S. Senate as a Democrat

Miami Herald

What happens next for Supreme Court nominee Jackson after contentious hearings?

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson remains on a straight path to the nation’s high court, but her nomination could face a few hurdles as it approaches the finish line.

The Independent UK

Missouri GOP Senate candidate Eric Greitens refuses to step aside after ex-wife alleges abuse

Greitens’ ex-wife claims he was physically abusive and demonstrated “unstable and coercive behavior”

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Pandemic relief, disaster aid strain omnibus spending talks - Roll Call

Omnibus spending negotiations remained fraught amid disputes over including emergency COVID-19 relief and disaster aid.

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Partisan skirmishes threaten swift omnibus timetable

House leaders want to take up the fiscal 2022 omnibus package as soon as March 8, but partisan disputes are holding up progress.

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