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Earmarks’ future unclear as Republicans split ahead of midterms

WASHINGTON — Potential changes in control of one or both chambers in the midterm elections could put the practice of earmarking federal funds for local projects on the chopping block in the next Congress.

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Earmarks’ future unclear as Republicans split ahead of midterms - Roll Call

Potential changes in control of one or both chambers could put earmarks for local projects on the chopping block.

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‘We were all there on Jan. 6’: Manchin, Collins make the case for elections overhaul

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill that overhauls a century-old election law may not be perfect, but doing nothing after the 2020 election could be far worse, senators heard Wednesday.

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Update to electors law desperately needed, senators declare

Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin are making the case for overhauling the 1800s-era Electoral Count Act

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Manchin, Collins make the case for their bipartisan elections overhaul

A bill that overhauls the Electoral Count Act may not be perfect, but doing nothing after the 2020 election may be worse, senators heard.

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Trump claims Senate electoral count reform effort proves Mike Pence could’ve overturned 2020 election for him

The Senate is currently considering legislation that would prevent any future Vice President from unilaterally rejecting electoral votes as Mr Trump had pushed him to do on January 6

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Veterans toxic exposure bill clears Senate after tortuous path

WASHINGTON — More than 3.5 million veterans who were exposed to toxic substances on overseas deployments will gain easier access to health and disability benefits under a bill that cleared the Senate on Tuesday.

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Veterans toxic exposure bill clears Senate after tortuous path - Roll Call

More than 3.5 million veterans will gain easier access to health and disability benefits under a bill that cleared the Senate Tuesday.

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Collins abortion bill "political stunt"

Unless they're "willing to end the filibuster, there's no reason to take it seriously," advocate says

Salon

Violinist Susan Collins to star at Newcastle Music Festival

By the time she was 14, Susan was performing with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, uat the Sydney Opera House

Newcastle Herald

SCOTUS leak derailed effort to save Roe

Roberts tried to sway Justice Brett Kavanaugh before an unidentified leaker blew up his efforts

Salon

Doyle McManus: Congress is moving toward fixing the way it counts votes for president, but it won't be easy

WASHINGTON — Last week, a bipartisan group of 16 U.S. senators agreed on a long-awaited proposal to fix the Electoral Count Act, the ramshackle 1887 law that then-President Donald Trump used to try to overturn the 2020 election.

Los Angeles Times

Here are the five Republican Senators who support same-sex marriage legislation

Many Republicans actively oppose the legislation

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Here are the five Republican Senators who support same-sex marriage legislation

Many Republicans actively oppose the legislation

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Bipartisan Senate bills would overhaul Electoral College count

WASHINGTON — One-fifth of the House and Senate, an increase from the current requirement of a single member in each chamber, would be needed for Congress to consider an objection to a state’s Electoral College votes under proposed legislation released Wednesday by a bipartisan group of more than a dozen…

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Senators propose changes to electors law after Capitol riot

A bipartisan group of senators have reached agreement on proposed changes to the Electoral Count Act

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Senators unveil bipartisan legislation to reform counting of electors in wake of Jan. 6

A new bill would clarify the role of the vice president in certifying presidential elections.

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House passes bill to codify marriage equality with large bipartisan support

Almost 50 Republicans voted yes. The legislation is part of Democrats' response to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

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Biden administration says pharmacists cannot deny contraceptives due to personal views

WASHINGTON — In the latest salvo aimed at responding to a June 24 Supreme Court decision overturning the federal right to an abortion, the Biden administration Wednesday told pharmacists that they will violate federal civil rights laws if they deny women prescribed medications because of personal views about contraception or…

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Biden administration says pharmacists cannot deny contraceptives - Roll Call

HHS reminds some 60,000 pharmacies of their legal obligation to dispense medication as prescribed, including contraceptives.

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Senate confirms former prosecutor to run agency overseeing gun laws

WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will have its first permanent leader in seven years after a bipartisan Senate vote Tuesday confirmed former federal prosecutor Steven Dettelbach for the role.

Axios

Steven Dettelbach confirmed as ATF director

Dettelbach's confirmation makes him the first Senate-confirmed ATF director since 2015.

Roll Call

Senate confirms former prosecutor to run agency overseeing gun laws - Roll Call

Biden's second pick for the job, Steven Dettelbach got support from two Republicans to become first confirmed ATF director in seven years.

Los Angeles Times

Brett Kavanaugh's Roe vote proved it again, He has a problem with truth

Brett Kavanaugh is a serial liar.

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Conservative justices vowed to respect precedent: Did they lie or just parse words?

WASHINGTON — As a Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh described the legal principle of respecting past precedent as “critically important” and specifically cited the landmark case of Roe v. Wade that established a legal right to abortion nearly 50 years ago.

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