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Sen. Rick Scott Blocks Vote on USPS Reform Bill Alleviating Billions in Debt
The bipartisan bill to help dig USPS out of debt will now likely be delayed for at least several weeks.
Momentum Is Growing to Ban Congress Members From Trading Stocks
“It's working. Keep pushing,” Jon Ossoff tweeted Sunday, noting Chuck Schumer's recent openness to the plan.
Over 80 Democrats Say It’s Time for Biden to Cancel $50,000 of Student Debt
“Restarting student loan payments without this broad cancellation would be disastrous,” the lawmakers wrote.
Sanders Says He’s Open to Supporting Primary Challengers to Manchin and Sinema
The Vermont senator called the conservative Democrats’ support of the filibuster “pathetic” on Wednesday.
Senate Dems Push to Bring Back “Talking Filibuster” in Pursuit of Voting Rights
Sen. Joe Manchin signaled he would not support a talking filibuster, even if his decision spurred a primary challenge.
Biden’s Wing of the Democratic Party Is Sinking His Presidency
Joe Biden and Chuck Schumer have no control of their party, or any plan to fix what is shaping up to be an awful year.
Sanders Says Manchin and Sinema Are Undermining US Democracy
Manchin and Sinema are opposed to filibuster reforms that would enable the passage of voting rights protections.
Schumer Announces Procedural Plan That Will Lead to Vote on Filibuster Changes
The plan initially evades a filibuster, but passing voting rights legislation will still require changes to the rule.
Biden Will Back Filibuster Changes After Pressure From Voting Rights Groups
Although Democrats say they want to alter the filibuster rule, they still haven’t proposed specific changes.
Schumer Says Senate Could Vote on Filibuster Changes Later This Month
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has suggested changing filibuster rules several times over the past few months.