Tag: Congress
Rep. James Talarico mulls U.S. Senate bid as his profile rises amid Texas Democrats’ redistricting standoff
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State Rep. James...
The Social Security tsunami: Payments could be cut by 23%, doubling the poverty rate for America’s seniors
As millions of Americans rely on Social Security for their monthly income, new reports indicate the program’s finances are at a critical juncture. Here’s...
Texas Democrats know they may lose redistricting protest, but hope to spark a national fight
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Paxton asks Illinois court to enforce Texas arrest warrants against Democrats who left the state
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. : A clear and present danger to American health
By Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-MD- 07)
When Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was sworn in as our nation’s 26th Secretary of Health and Human Services this...
Texas Attorney General Paxton will ask courts to vacate Democratic lawmakers’ seats
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Attorney General Ken...
The Texas redistricting fight spurring a legislative standoff: What you need to know
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Denying quorum has been a Texas political strategy since 1870
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In draft congressional map, Texas Republicans bet big that gains with Latino voters will persist
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. WASHINGTON —...
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...
