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House, Senate majorities putting their stamps on earmarks

WASHINGTON — The fiscal 2024 appropriations process has just begun, but some patterns in the distribution of earmarks by the majorities in their respective chambers are starting to emerge.

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House, Senate majorities putting their stamps on earmarks - Roll Call

Despite a push to hold down overall spending, earmarks in four House bills have grown from less than $1.6 billion to more than $1.9 billion.

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‘F-bombs’ and veiled threats: House GOP reacts to impasse-busting deal

House Republicans held yet another tense conference meeting Tuesday, with color language bandied about as floor work was set to resume.

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Senate passes debt limit bill after marathon 11 amendment votes to avoid default

The bill goes to President Joe Biden’s desk before the United States would default on its debt

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Deal to raise debt ceiling passes US Senate, heads to Biden

The vote comes as the US hurtles towards a June 5 deadline to raise the government borrowing limit or face default.

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S&P Futures Tick Higher Ahead of Key U.S. Inflation Data, U.S. Debt-Ceiling Talks in Focus

June S&P 500 futures (ESM23) are trending up +0.17% this morning after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 closed sharply higher on Thursday as blowout guidance from Nvidia and progress on debt ceiling talks boosted market sentiment, while investors awaited a reading on the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge.

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S&P Futures Tick Lower Ahead of Key U.S. Inflation Data, U.S. Debt-Ceiling Talks in Focus

June S&P 500 futures (ESM23) are trending down -0.14% this morning after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 closed sharply higher on Thursday as blowout guidance from Nvidia and progress on debt ceiling talks boosted market sentiment, while investors awaited a reading on the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge.

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Senate confirms Bradley N. Garcia to appeals court in DC - Roll Call

The Senate is expected Monday to confirm Bradley N. Garcia to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

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US Abrams tanks for training Ukrainian forces arrive in Germany ahead of schedule

U.S. officials say the Abrams tanks needed for training Ukrainian forces have arrived in Germany slightly ahead of schedule, and are on their way to the Grafenwoehr Army base where the training will begin in two to three weeks

The Independent UK

On anniversary of abortion ruling leak, Murray presses on - Roll Call

“I think it's really important that we show people that we are fighting for this,” Sen. Patty Murray said in an interview with CQ Roll Call.

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AOC: Dianne Feinstein should resign

"I think criticisms of that stance as 'anti-feminist' are a farce," said the New York Democrat

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House, Senate craft separate health care packages - Roll Call

A deal announced this week on a series of drug pricing bills could be a sign of progress an issue that has bedeviled both parties.

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McCarthy touts measure that would 'responsibly raise' debt limit, looks to a vote next week

WASHINGTON — House Republicans unveiled legislation Wednesday to pair their favored spending cuts and energy and regulatory policies with a debt limit increase lasting through early next year.

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Feinstein matter stirs angst among some Senate peers

Dianne Feinstein isn't the first senator to take an extended medical absence or face questions about age or cognitive abilities

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Debt limit bill in hand, McCarthy eyes vote next week - Roll Call

House Republicans unveiled legislation Wednesday to pair spending cuts and energy and regulatory policies with a debt limit increase.

The Independent UK

McConnell: GOP will not support replacing Feinstein on panel (cloned)

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein's attempt to step aside temporarily from a key Senate panel is in doubt

The Independent UK

McConnell: GOP will not support replacing Feinstein on panel

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein's attempt to step aside temporarily from a key Senate panel is in doubt

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Collins helps sink Feinstein replacement

Democrats can't advance Biden judge picks while Feinstein is recovering from shingles

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Matthew Kacsmaryk: Who is the Trump-appointed judge trying to ban abortion pills?

Texas judge presiding over several cases with far-reaching national implications

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Veterans health accounting move a new headache for appropriators - Roll Call

Debate over how how veterans funding should be provided, specifically aid to veterans exposed to toxins, is an early fiscal 2024 flashpoint.

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Health research focus could give NIH competition for funding

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers are more interested in biomedical research than ever, but with limited funds for nondefense spending, experts worry the National Institutes of Health could end up in competition with the new agency the Biden administration wants to build to confront the toughest problems.

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Mitt Romney: Trump is unfit for office but New York charges are political

The former presidential nominee was also the only Republican to vote to convict the ex-president in both impeachment trials

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Health research focus could give NIH competition for funding - Roll Call

White House has proposed relatively flat funding for NIH and is seeking $1 billion increase for NIH's newer, flashier cousin, ARPA-H.

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2022 vote studies: Division hit new high in Senate, fell in House

WASHINGTON — It seems counterintuitive in a time of intense partisanship and narrowly divided government, but the share of House votes where majorities in the two parties lined up on opposite sides from each other was lower last year than has been in more than a decade.

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2022 Vote Studies: Division hit new high in Senate, fell in House - Roll Call

Only one Democrat voted with the party less than 90 percent of the time on votes where the parties were split last year, CQ Roll Call found.

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