Tag: Congress
The Federal Reserve’s power: Congress giveth and Congress can taketh away
The White House’s relentless pressure on the Federal Reserve has kindled a debate on the central bank’s independence and role in the economy.
While President...
Texas House panel advances redrawn congressional map that would add more GOP seats
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Petition for 6888th Forever Stamp in need of support
By Tavon N. Thomasson AFRO Intern
A national petition urging the U.S. Postal Service to issue a Forever Stamp honoring the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion...
Sabin Center Files Amicus Brief to Support States and Local Governments in Federal Funding Freeze Case – Climate Law Blog
Last Friday, July 25, the Sabin Center filed an amicus brief on behalf of the U.S....
Ghislaine Maxwell holds out for immunity in exchange for testimony to Congress
Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned former girlfriend of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, is open to answering questions from Congress — but only if she is granted...
Texas House Democrats are fundraising to potentially leave the state to block GOP-backed redistricting
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Playing fair won’t save Democrats from the redistricting war
A new kind of political battle is emerging between America’s parties — one centered on the composition of Congress and congressional redistricting. This process...
University of Houston to host Texas congressional redistricting hearing Saturday | Houston Public Media
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Texas state representatives will convene at the University of Houston Saturday to hear public comments on plans to redraw congressional maps...
Tejano singer Bobby Pulido forms exploratory committee for South Texas congressional bid
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House Dems dare GOP on Epstein files with bid to subpoena Justice Department
House Democrats launched a bid Wednesday to subpoena President Donald Trump’s Justice Department for files in the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, goading GOP lawmakers to...