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GOP, Dems focus on messages as summer recess, elections near

One House bill, backed mostly by Republicans, would repeal a tax imposed on some medical devices to help pay for President Barack Obama's health care law, a statute they despise......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsJul 25th, 2018

These 37 House Democrats and 21 Republicans voted against Israel aid

Despite bipartisan opposition, the Israel aid bill garnered a majority and will be taken up by the Senate in a matter of days. Democratic Reps. Summer Lee, Rashida Tlaib.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 20th, 2024

House Republicans have a wacky new plan to finally pass Ukraine aid — and force a sale of TikTok

Speaker Mike Johnson plans to hold separate votes on Ukraine aid and Israel aid, then bundle it together and send it to the Senate. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been threatening to call a vote on ousting Speaker Mike Johnson if he a.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 19th, 2024

"Buying Votes" With Other People"s Money, Says Elon Musk, As Biden Announces Additional Student Loan Forgiveness; Bill Ackman Calls It "Illegal"

Adversaries slammed President Joe Biden for announcing additional student forgiveness, and see it as a vote-buying strategy. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 13th, 2024

Trump urges House Republicans to kill FISA bill, adding to headaches for Speaker Johnson

Trump urges House Republicans to kill FISA bill, adding to headaches for Speaker Johnson.....»»

Category: topSource: yahooApr 10th, 2024

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis just signed a bill allowing people to sue big tech firms over alleged censorship - and the state to fine companies $250,000

Florida's "Big Tech Bill" is the first law created at the state level in response to what some Republicans believe is anti-Right bias online. Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRo.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMay 24th, 2021

McConnell said Senate GOP "undecided" on commission to investigate Jan. 6 Capitol siege. 8 Senate Republicans voted against certifying the election after the attack.

The House is set to vote on a bill to establish a commission to probe the Jan. 6 riots - the same day lawmakers voted to certify the 2020 election. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky speaks after a GOP policy lunche.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMay 18th, 2021

Manchin, Murkowski for bipartisan support to reauthorize the Voting Rights Act. Bill needs 9 more GOP votes to pass in the Senate.

Though the letter doesn't explicitly name the bill, a Manchin aide told NBC that the duo are referring to the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Sen. Lis.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 18th, 2021

Will Senate Republicans Join House in Protecting Consumers From Abusive Debt Collectors?

As Reform Bill Advances, Watchdog Found Debt Collection Industry Gave Hundreds .....»»

Category: blogSource: valuewalkMay 13th, 2021

After House passage, Oregon rent repayment extension heads to governor

In the House, Senate Bill 282 A received 39 votes in favor and 17 in opposition, with four votes excused......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 11th, 2021

Oregon Senate passes measure to hold health care organizations accountable for cutting costs

House Bill 2081 passed with bipartisan support......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 10th, 2021

Bill and Melinda Gates to divorce after 27 years

The couple, who co-chair the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a global health and development ch.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayMay 3rd, 2021

Montana may ban employers from requiring COVID-19 vaccine. Critics say bill ‘unravels more than 50 years of medical science.’

Montana's Legislature has passed a bill that would prohibit employers from requiring any vaccines as a condition of employment, a measure that could block a health system from requiring its employ.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneApr 27th, 2021

Arizona Corporation Commission votes to strengthen policies on power disconnection

With summerlike heat already here and triple-digit temperatures around the corner, Arizonans are cranking up the air-conditioning in April. As electricity use increases, some Arizona residents who struggle to pay their power bill risk being disconnec.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 25th, 2021

House votes to make Washington, DC, the US"s 51st state

The bill faces serious hurdles in the Senate, where it likely won't receive the 60 votes necessary to overcome a filibuster. Residents of Washington, DC, rally for stateho.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 22nd, 2021

House votes 350-71 passing legislation limiting arms sales to Saudi Arabia, in response to 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi

The bill includes a 120-day halt of weapons sales to Saudi .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 21st, 2021

These are the 6 Republicans who voted against a bipartisan bill on anti-Asian hate crimes

In a rare bipartisan effort, the vast majority of senators pushed forward an anti-Asian hate crime bill in a 92-6 vote Wednesday. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tex. Erin Schaff-Pool/Getty Images The.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 15th, 2021

: Gyms lobby for Washington aid, saying they’re ‘part of our health and fitness infrastructure’

Gyms, fitness centers and related facilities haven't secured targeted relief from Washington, but their advocates hope the GYMS Act, a bill that would provide $30 billion in aid, could end up becoming part of the upcoming infrastructure package......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 14th, 2021

Republicans are touting benefits of $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill despite voting against it

The package, which included direct payments and funding for state and local governments, did not receive a single GOP vote in the House or Senate. Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-North Carolina) speaks on the House floor. House Television v.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 4th, 2021

Allegheny County Council fails to override sick leave bill veto

Allegheny County Council on Tuesday night narrowly failed to override County Executive Rich Fitzgerald’s veto on paid sick leave legislation, leaving the issue for now in the hands of the Allegheny County Health Department whose leaders have vote.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 30th, 2021