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Lindsey Graham and Other GOP Senators Have Introduced a Nationwide Abortion Ban
The legislation, which is not expected to pass, would prohibit abortion after 15 weeks.
Report: 17 of 18 Pro-Democracy Bills Were Killed by Filibuster This Congress
The report lends evidence to arguments that the filibuster erodes democracy.
Recent Polling Shows That Senate Control After the Midterms Is a Toss-Up
Polling suggests that Democrats may have a chance to win in this year’s races, despite long-standing election trends.
Dr. Oz, Trailing Fetterman, Derides His Support for Medicare for All
Progressives push back on the former television personality's condemnation of single-payer health care.
Candidates Running for Senate in 2022 Midterms Have Raised Nearly $1 Billion
More than $138 million came from candidates self-financing their own campaigns.
Sinema Wants to Prevent Closure of Tax Loophole for Rich in Reconciliation Bill
True to her funders, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is pushing Wall Street interests in relation to the reconciliation package.
GOP Opposition to Drug Pricing Bill Shows Scope of Big Pharma’s Grip on Congress
Republicans are opposing legislation that would lower drug costs for millions.
Dems Favored to Win the Senate Due to “Weak” GOP Choices, FiveThirtyEight Says
Although the site predicts that Democrats have a slight advantage, the chances of either party winning are nearly equal.
Marriage Equality Bill Could Break Senate Filibuster, Lawmakers Say
The bill will need at least 10 Republicans to join every member of the Democratic caucus to pass a Senate filibuster.
Democrats Temporarily Lose Senate Majority as Leahy Heads for Hip Surgery
“It could be over for the Senate Dems now,” a policy expert said after Sen. Patrick Leahy suffered a serious fall.