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Climate protesters disrupted the congressional softball game. Lawmakers had a dance party - Roll Call

The annual game raised a record amount for a breast cancer charity this year. “That’s why the game must go on,” said announcer Amy Klobuchar.

Roll Call · Jul 13, 2023

Disaster relief caught in the supplemental spending crossfire - Roll Call

With the ink barely dry on new budget caps in the debt ceiling law, lawmakers are already tied in knots over an emergency spending package.

Roll Call · Jun 12, 2023

‘Bipartisan bigwigs’ de-stress at 2023 ACLI Challenge - Roll Call

In the ACLI Capital Challenge, 507 runners from all branches of the government, as well as the news media, participated.

Roll Call · May 17, 2023

As EPA readies climate rule, Obama and Trump eras linger - Roll Call

The Biden administration will propose a rule this month to cut greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, a central plank to meet its climate targets.

Roll Call · May 1, 2023

GOP sees Biden’s EV push as leverage for permitting

WASHINGTON — Republicans in Congress may not like the Biden administration’s recent proposal to squeeze greenhouse gas emissions standards in the name of advancing electric vehicle adoption, but it does provide them with leverage on one of their top priorities: an overhaul of the federal permitting process.

Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2023

GOP sees Biden's EV push as leverage for permitting - Roll Call

Republicans may not like the EPA's proposed limits on vehicle greenhouse gas emissions, but it could help them overhaul permitting rules.

Roll Call · Apr 19, 2023

To boost EVs, EPA proposes stricter vehicle emissions standards

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration wants to jolt the electric vehicle market by putting the squeeze on automakers in the form of much tougher standards for greenhouse gas emissions.

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023

To boost EVs, EPA proposes stricter vehicle emissions standards - Roll Call

The Biden administration looks to jolt the electric vehicle market with tougher automobile standards for greenhouse gas emissions.

Roll Call · Apr 12, 2023

Republicans question EPA ‘good neighbor’ rule

WASHINGTON — The EPA’s recently finalized rule intended to help downwind states reach air quality standards has drawn the ire of Republican leaders who have questioned whether the agency has adequately considered its effects on industry and electric generation.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023

Republicans question EPA 'good neighbor' rule - Roll Call

The EPA's recently finalized rule to help downwind states reach air quality standards has drawn the ire of Republican leaders.

Roll Call · Apr 6, 2023