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The Citadel Is Breached: Congress Taps the Fed for Infrastructure Funding
Some experts say Congress should go further and authorize funds to be issued for infrastructure directly.
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Committee to Defund Planned Parenthood: The GOP’s Plan to Distract From Their Assault on Black Women
I can only see this inhumane objective to defund Planned Parenthood.
In Congress, Christmas Is a Time of Giving – and Receiving
At holiday time, a little something tucked away in legislation in exchange for campaign largesse is the greatest gift of all.
In Wake of HIV Outbreak, Congress Moves to Lift Ban on Federal Funding for Syringe Exchanges
Lifting the ban on federal funding for syringe exchange programs would be a long-awaited victory for public health advocates.
Seven Ways Congress Is Trying to Destroy the Endangered Species Act
Members of Congress have introduced more than 80 proposals aimed at gutting the Endangered Species Act this year.
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Dinner With Syrian Refugees: A Meal Every Member of Congress Should Have
Syrian refugees are struggling with depression, poverty and other hardships. It's time Congress recognized their humanity.
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Humanity vs. the Climate Supervillains
To prevent a climate crisis, humans must band together against the climate deniers and cooperate on a global scale.
Campaigns for Paid Family and Medical Leave Gain Momentum, Despite GOP Resistance
Activists are pushing forward paid leave bills in several states, and Washington, DC, may soon offer 16 weeks of paid time off.
Paul Ryan vs. the People
The GOP's new House speaker says he “trusts the American people,” but his budget takes direct aim at them.
Bipartisan Budget Deal Averts Devastating Cuts but Lets Pentagon Sidestep Caps
If the budget deal is approved, a new Pentagon slush fund would enable the military budget to rise even further above legislated caps.