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In Israel, House Democrats Reaffirm ‘solidarity With The Jewish State’

Two dozen Democrats from the US are in Israel for a six-day trip

Zenger · Aug 11, 2023

Democratic Lawmakers: Ties With Israel Will Survive

The 24 Democratic congressmen who were in town this week met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Zenger · Aug 10, 2023

Two Dozen US House Democrats Visiting Israel

The delegation will meet with Israeli, Palestinian officials and activists and talk about the prospects for a two-state solution

Zenger · Aug 7, 2023

US House approves referendum on Puerto Rico’s future

Bill, unlikely to pass in the Senate, would offer Puerto Rico voters choice between statehood and forms of independence.

Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2022

Congress votes to remove a bust of the Dred Scott decision's author from the Capitol

The bill calls for replacing the bust of former Chief Justice Roger Taney, who wrote the decision upholding slavery, with one of Thurgood Marshall, the first Black person to serve on the high court.

WEKU · Dec 15, 2022

What is the Puerto Rico independence bill and what would it mean?

US territory in Caribbean could at last be offered referendum on its status

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022

Puerto Rico status vote in House could set binding plebiscite on statehood

A bill calling for a binding vote on Puerto Rico’s future status — including an option for statehood — will be voted Thursday in the House of Representatives.

Tribune News Service · Dec 15, 2022

Congress acts to remove bust of Dred Scott decision author

The bust of a U.S. Supreme Court justice who wrote an infamous decision on slavery could soon be leaving the Capitol

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022

Republican cries over same-sex marriage

Rep. Vicky Hartzler made a tearful plea for her colleagues to help oppose what she views as a "dangerous bill"

Salon · Dec 8, 2022

Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops

The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022