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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.

Roll Call · Jul 3, 2023

‘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.

Roll Call · Jun 13, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023

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 · May 11, 2023

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.

Roll Call · May 4, 2023

AOC: Dianne Feinstein should resign

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

Salon · May 3, 2023

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.

Roll Call · Apr 27, 2023

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.

Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

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.

Roll Call · Apr 19, 2023