House Republicans worked feverishly through the day — and night — to get their “big, beautiful bill” to the finish line this week, which also included a marathon session in the Rules Committee. Members also mourned the passing of Virginia Rep. […]
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Posted May 16, 2025 at 3:10pm Congressional panels worked through all hours of the day (and night) this week, with some members struggling to stay awake, marking up their versions of Republicans’ “big, beautiful” budget bill. Meanwhile, high schoolers asked about
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Cabinet secretaries descended on Capitol Hill this week, some with departmental budget requests — and others, without. Other highlights included talk of Alcatraz, the electric slide and monkey dung. The post Between ‘The Rock’ and a hard place — Congressional Hits
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Congress is one tense place these days. From its members’ town halls to the chamber floor and hearing rooms, the pressure cooker keeps cooking. The post ‘As the great George Costanza once said’ — Congressional Hits and Misses appeared first
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Posted March 7, 2025 at 2:57pm President Donald Trump’s raucous address to a joint session of Congress and Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green’s ejection from the House chamber and subsequent censure highlight this week’s Hits and Misses. Source link Chris
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You never know what program will get cut in today’s Washington — maybe even Ebola prevention? Watch as members talk debt and duty, and choose their words carefully. The post Greetings, earthlings — Congressional Hits and Misses appeared first on
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From drinking maple syrup, gravy trains and biscuits to the price of eggs, boogers and Nazi dress codes, Washington had a lot on its mind this week. The post Food, and Nazis, for thought — Congressional Hits and Misses appeared
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Posted December 20, 2024 at 4:18pm Twas the week before Christmas and all through the House Every creature was stirring, but many had doubts About the CR, thanks to Elon’s X-ed frown, And readied to exit, amid a looming shutdown
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We’re nearing the end of the line for the 118th Congress, and this week saw departing lawmakers having their final say. Other highlights include Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken berated by protesters, consensus on the Steelers (but not Wawa)
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Posted December 6, 2024 at 4:51pm Congress returned from the Thanksgiving break as the lame duck continued to limp to the finish line. This week, tempers flared and Spam flew at hearings and lawmakers paid tribute to departing colleagues. Source
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