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U.S. House tanks balanced budget amendment as national debt tops $39T
Failed vote comes as federal spending pushed the national debt over $39 trillion, roughly $3 trillion higher than it was 12 months ago.
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WATCH LIVE: Gabbard testifies in congressional hearing to examine 'worldwide threats'
Gabbard testifies in hearing to examine 'worldwide threats'
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Thune 'pessimistic' about getting Democratic help in passing SAVE America Act
Thune expressed optimism that some vulnerable Senate Democrats could be convinced during the debate period to vote with the majority, but warned he was still "pessimistic" that he would actually get the votes he needed.
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House decisively passes defense bill that President Trump has said he will veto
"I hope House Republicans will vote against the very weak National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which I will VETO," the president tweeted on Tuesday.
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Will lawmakers who opposed waiver to make Mattis eligible for Pentagon Chief oppose one for Austin?
“Civilian control of our military is a fundamental principle of American democracy, and I will not vote for an exception to this rule,” New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said in January 2017.
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McConnell: Let's 'set aside' liability protections, state and local funding and pass a relief bill
"We know we're going to be confronted with another request after the first of the year. We'll live to fight those another day," he says
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House leaders say they will be able to override Trump's possible veto of $740 billion defense bill
"It takes two-thirds to pass it. If the president is being unreasonable, then we will get that," House Armed Services Committee chair says.
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Pelosi omits that first black congressman was Republican when announcing exhibit honoring him
'This special exhibition will help finally share the story of Congressman Rainey, which has for too long and for too many gone untold,' Pelosi said when announcing the exhibit honoring former Rep. Rainey
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Top Republican on Armed Services: House will try to override a Trump veto of defense bill
"Other than a couple senators running for president, which we all need to take with a grain of salt, I don't know anybody who is saying, 'yeah, this is the time and the way to deal with liability of social media companies,'" Thornberry says
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House GOP's 'Freedom Force': Conservative answer to progressive 'Squad' is ready for battle
"Either we ourselves or our parents came from other countries, and they fled those countries to pursue the American dream, and right now it's under attack," says Rep.-elect Nicole Malliotakis of the group of eight House freshmen.
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Democratic senators want mask-wearing mandate included in negotiated COVID-19 relief package
"Making this mask-wearing mandate a part of that pandemic relief is an imperative; it's a moral imperative," Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said at the news conference.
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GOP blasts House Democrats for passing marijuana legalization bill
"I think it's an absolute joke," said Texas GOP Rep. Chip Roy, arguing that helping small biz, others amid pandemic is the priority
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Problem Solvers Caucus co-chair: 'Pragmatic' lawmakers will 'rise to the top' in new Congress
Rep. Tom Reed says moderate or "pragmatic" members of Congress are "going to be in a position to influence the agenda greatly" next year.