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Biden asks Congress to suspend gas tax for 3 months

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday asked Congress to suspend the federal gas tax through September, a move that he said could shave off 18 cents per gallon and “give families just a little bit of relief.”

Los Angeles Times

Washington Commanders owner to be subpoenaed by House panel over alleged cover-up of misconduct allegations

‘Mr Snyder’s refusal to testify sends a clear signal that he is more concerned about protecting himself than coming clean to the American public’

The Independent UK

Goodell Asked If He’ll Remove Dan Snyder As Commanders Owner

The NFL commissioner answered questions from the House Oversight Committee during Wednesday’s hearing about the Washington probe.

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‘Blue slip’ problem hangs up veterans toxic exposure bill

WASHINGTON — A Senate-passed bill to expand health care and disability benefits to veterans exposed to burn pits or other toxic substances during their service has run into a constitutional objection from the House.

Tribune News Service

Biden asks Congress to suspend gas tax for 3 months

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday asked Congress to suspend the federal gas tax through September, a move he said could shave off 18 cents per gallon and "give families just a little bit of relief."

Los Angeles Times

Takeaways from the House Oversight Committee Hearing into Washington’s workplace culture

Takeaways from the House Oversight Committee's hearing regarding the Washington Commanders and their workplace environment

USA Today Sports Media Group

Proud Boys riot trial delayed due to committee hearings

A federal judge has agreed to postpone a trial for the former leader of the Proud Boys and other members of the far-right extremist group charged with attacking the U.S. Capitol to stop Congress from certifying the Electoral College vote

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Chateau Ste. Michelle explores selling Woodinville winery

Change could be coming to one of Washington's most prominent wineries.

Tribune News Service

GOP sees Rep. Mayra Flores as first of 3 Texas Republican Latinas in Congress

WASHINGTON — Having broken Democrats’ centurylong grip in the Rio Grande Valley, Mayra Flores received a hero’s welcome Tuesday evening as she became Texas’ newest member of Congress.

Tribune News Service

Protesters turn Supreme Court front into forum on abortion

A steady stream of protesters has turned the street in front of the Supreme Court building into an open-air forum encapsulating the fierce national debate over abortion

The Independent UK

Indian Head Park woman pleads guilty in U.S. Capitol breach case, says she ignored alarms

Leticia Vilhena Ferreira was charged for her role in the Capitol riot last February. Though she couldn’t vote in the 2020 election, she said she traveled to Washington, D.C., because she wanted to see then-President Donald Trump speak.

Chicago Sun-Times

Yes, a recession looks inevitable. But it may not be that bad. Here’s why

WASHINGTON — Whether it’s President Joe Biden insisting a recession is avoidable or his critics arguing that the wolf is at the door, both sides are acting as though the nation faces an unprecedented catastrophe.

Los Angeles Times

House Oversight Committee to subpoena Daniel Snyder

Representative Carolyn Maloney announced during a hearing Wednesday that she will be issuing a subpoena for testimony from Washington owner Daniel Snyder.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Goodell Shares Why He Won’t Release Commanders Report

The commissioner will discuss why the league won’t release a written report on the investigation into Washington in his hearing with the House Oversight Committee.

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The Independent UK

Congress alleges 'shadow' probe by Commanders owner Snyder

A U.S. House committee says Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder conducted a “shadow investigation” that sought to discredit former employees making accusations of workplace sexual harassment

Liverpool Echo

Frank Lampard and his Everton players to take part in USA fan event

Frank Lampard and members of his Everton first team squad are to join Evertonians at an in-person fan event in Washington DC with the podcast Men in Blazers

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Commissioner Roger Goodell: Commanders’ workplace “toxic for far too long”

In prepared remarks, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell referred to the workplace environment in Washington as "toxic."

Tribune News Service

Senators release bill targeting insulin prices

WASHINGTON — Two key senators on Wednesday released a widely anticipated bill aimed at lowering insulin prices and capping monthly copays under commercial and Medicare insurance plans.

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Lawmakers reach bipartisan deal to aid school meal providers

WASHINGTON — A deal between Democratic and Republican committee leaders would help school meal providers facing higher food costs as well as ease a transition from federal government policies that provided universal free meals to many children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tribune News Service

Conservative faction’s earmark requests illustrate GOP divide

WASHINGTON — The Republican Study Committee, the traditional bastion of conservative thought within the House Republican Conference, has taken an official position on the practice of earmarking funds in spending bills for lawmakers’ districts: It’s opposed.

Tribune News Service

The best Seattle albums of 2022 (so far)

SEATTLE — Eight short months ago, a wise Seattle man and midlevel golfer named Macklemore predicted, in song, that 2022 was going to suck demonstrably less than 2021. Dude's optimism on the evergreen New Year's Eve bop "Next Year," Mack's first track with his old producer pal Ryan Lewis in…

Salon

A century of war, fascism and death

Billionaires won't give up on corporate rule. The angry masses embrace fascist demagogues. This won't end well

The Independent UK

Takeaways: Trump's conditional loyalty, new warning for left

Donald Trump extended his losing record in Georgia on Tuesday after two Trump-backed U.S. House candidates lost in landslides

Tribune News Service

Senate gun safety bill advances, passage likely this week

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted 64-34 to advance bipartisan gun safety legislation Tuesday hours after negotiators announced they had reached a deal, with final passage likely later this week.

Los Angeles Times

Thursday's Jan. 6 hearing to explore 'the effort to corrupt the Justice Department'

WASHINGTON — The House hearing investigating the catalysts behind the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol will continue Thursday and is expected to explore then-President Trump's efforts to pressure the Justice Department in the days after the election.

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