Category: Congress
‘We Need Democratically Agreed to Rules for the Internet’
Under fire in some quarters for their role in disseminating information -- and disinformation -- to the American people ahead of last year's presidential election, two top tech leaders defended their companies' roles and at least one sought some sort of oversight for the future.
‘I Am So Sick of Prayers and Thoughts’
After another in the long march of deadly mass shootings across the nation -- this one claiming 10 lives at a Colorado supermarket -- some are willing to settle for more of the usual bromides. Others -- very definitely -- are not.
Washington D.C. Statehood: ‘What We Want Is Equal Representation with Other Americans’
Democrats forcefully defended Washington DC's long-sought dream for statehood on Capitol Hill Monday, and just as strongly rebutted Republican arguments against making Washington the nation's 51st state.
COVID Relief Bill Is Practically FDR Level Type of Reform
With congressional Democrats having finally gotten President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief package across the legislative finish line, they've handed Biden a political win even larger than what it looks like on the surface, according to observers across the political spectrum.
The Minimum Wage Wars: Everyone, It Seems, Has A Battle Plan
Although they weren't successful in ultimately including it as part of President Biden's COVID relief package, neither Biden nor congressional Democrats have given up on raising the federal minimum wage. The question is: Raise it just how much?
Stabenow on Party Line Covid Relief Vote: GOP Filed Amendments ‘Literally Taking Food Out of the Mouths of Babies’
Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D) pushed back on questions about the lack of bipartisan support for the Biden administration’s COVID relief bill, noting that “you have to have people on both sides who want to do it.”
‘As a Matter of Values, I Can Just Say, We Will Not Rest Until We Pass the $15 Minimum Wage’
As they regroup following a parliamentary setback in the Senate, congressional Democrats say that they remain committed to passing into law an increase of the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.
House Progressive Leader: Senate Dems Should Overrule Parliamentarian to Raise Minimum Wage
Senate Democrats should overrule Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough's decision that legislation to raise the federal minimum wage cannot be included as planned as part of President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief package, according to a chorus from the left.
Administration, Allies Continue Fight For Embattled Nominee Tanden
The Biden administration and its allies continue to fight against worsening odds to keep alive Neera Tanden's nearly moribund nomination to head up the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Calif. Congressman: ‘I Fully Support D.C. Statehood’
A senior Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee has gone national with his support for statehood for the District of Columbia.
