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Anti-Asian hate crime bill passes Senate in a 94-1 vote, with only Republican Sen. Josh Hawley voting against it

In a remarkable show of bipartisanship, the bill passed the Senate in a 94-1 vote. It addresses the spike in violence against Asian Americans. Sen. Josh Hawley (.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 22nd, 2021

Cannabis banking reform introduced in U.S. Senate, with some Republican support

Cannabis banking reform is in the lawmaking hopper in the U.S. Senate, as it is in the the House, after introduction Tuesday of a bill sponsored by Oregon Democrat Jeff Merkley and Montana Republican Steve Daines. A version of the Secure and Fair Enfor.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 23rd, 2021

McConnell just ruled out any Republican support for tax hikes to pay for a Biden infrastructure package

Mitch McConnell's comments set the stage for Democrats to bypass the GOP on a follow-up economic recovery bill, similar to the stimulus. Senate Minority Leader Mitch.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 16th, 2021

: McConnell warns of tax hikes in a ‘Trojan horse’ infrastructure bill

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday Democrats will use a planned infrastructure bill to also pass tax hikes using a process that would keep Republicans from being able to stop it in the Senate......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 16th, 2021

The House passed a police reform bill named for George Floyd that would ban choke holds and "qualified immunity" for officers

The bill, which is supported by President Biden, heads to the Senate where it needs at least 10 Republican votes to become law. Protest against racia.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 4th, 2021

The Senate voted to progress Biden"s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus in an all-night session where VP Harris was the tiebreaker

The budget resolution approved Friday morning means President Joe Biden can pass his stimulus bill with no Republican support if negotiations fail. Vice President Kamala Harris a.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 5th, 2021

U.S. senators propose $500 billion rescue for state, local governments

A U.S. Senate Republican and a Democrat proposed a $500 billion rescue package for state and municipal governments on Monday, as it became increasingly clear that the next coronavirus relief bill will not include money for reeling local authorities......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 20th, 2020

U.S. Senate bill grants aviation sector big bailout: Republican senator

A compromise $2 trillion economic rescue package set to be voted on by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday will include $25 billion for airlines in cash grants, a badly needed lifeline for an industry facing the worst travel downturn in history......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 25th, 2020

Pelosi tells Senate to "move closer to the values" in her coronavirus bill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday criticized the Republican-led Senate for its proposed coronavirus stimulus package, as she also called for the Senate to ado.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 23rd, 2020

Senate GOP virus bill aids U.S. transport sector; offers airlines loans, not cash

A Senate Republican coronavirus stimulus package would provide financial aid to U.S. airports, transit systems and passenger railroad Amtrak, but $50 billion for struggling U.S. airlines would be a loan, not a cash payout, the proposal showed......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 23rd, 2020

Schumer says Republican bill contained "large corporate bailout"

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer on Sunday said Democrats opposed the massive coronavirus stimulus bill because it contained a "large corporate bailout with no protections for workers and virtually no oversight." Schumer blamed Senate Republican.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 22nd, 2020

Schumer calls Senate Republican coronavirus bill a "corporate bailout" without necessary protection for worker

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Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 22nd, 2020

Senate leader McConnell says second coronavirus aid bill coming soon

Senate Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said the Republican-controlled Senate will approve a coronavirus aid bill passed by the Democratic House as soon as possible and t.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 17th, 2020

Capitol Report: Senate seen passing coronavirus bill around midweek, as Washington also works on more aid

The Republican-led Senate appears on track to pass a bipartisan coronavirus bill around the middle of the week. Lawmakers also are working on other measures to aid Americans, small businesses and other sectors of the economy......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 17th, 2020

Capitol Report: Senate seen passing coronavirus bill around midweek, as lawmakers also work on more aid

The Republican-led Senate appears on track to pass a bipartisan coronavirus bill around the middle of the week. Lawmakers also are working on other measures to aid Americans, small businesses and other sectors of the economy......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 16th, 2020

LIVE UPDATES: Most of the polls in Alabama have closed. Watch the full results from tonight"s Alabama Republican primary for US Senate

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Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 3rd, 2020

LIVE UPDATES: Watch the full results from tonight"s Alabama Republican primary for US Senate

Bradley Byrne Bill Clark/Getty; Alex Wong/Getty; Business Insider Tonight, Alabama Republicans will choose a nominee to face Democratic Sen. Doug Jones this November.  The crowded primary field includes former Senator and Attor.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 3rd, 2020

Under-21 Driver Proposals Get Pushback At US Senate Hearing

Republican lawmakers would like to see the next highway bill reauthori.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaFeb 5th, 2020

Another cap and trade walkout? Oregon Republican leader says it"s "on the table"

The Republicans’ leader in the Oregon Senate said “nothing is off the table” when asked Wednesday if his caucus might walk out again to keep Democrats from voting on a cap and trade bill. Democrats don’t expect to get any Republican votes.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 15th, 2020

Capitol Report: Influential Senate Republican says he doesn’t support cannabis-banking bill that passed House

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo on Wednesday said he doesn’t support a House-approved bill that aims to protect banks that work with the marijuana industry......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 18th, 2019