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STATE LEGISLATION: New Year, New Laws

It’s time for a new year, and with resolutions and football games come new laws as well. Lot of laws go into effect on January...
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The Hill 101: What is the Congressional Review Act?

The Congressional Review Act (CRA) is a legislative Loch Ness monster, much discussed and rarely seen (though the same could be said for motions to...
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What Happens on the First Day of the New Congress? (updated)

The first day of a new Congress follows a well-established schedule, from oaths of office to leadership elections and rule changes. Here is an...
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10 Things to Know about the First Day of the New Congress (updated)

10 things you should know about the first day of Congress.
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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Dec. 12-16, 2016)

Senate wrapped up work for the year with rare Saturday session… meaning both the House and Senate closed out business for the 114th Congress. Iran sanctions...
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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Dec. 5-9, 2016)

House cleared major bills this week… finishing up their work for the 114th Congress. Senate passed annual defense policy bill and massive medical cures...
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Gavel Down/TN (Dec. 5-9, 2016)

Here's what caught our eye in and around the Tennessee Legislature this week. #ICYMI Tennessee  President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate new Williamson County...
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Weekly Update: The week ahead in Congress (Dec 5-9, 2016)

Is this the last week of the 114th Congress? Could be! The only must-pass legislation is a continuing budget resolution to fund the government...
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What happens to bills after Congress adjourns? (Updated)

Not all bills get reintroduced. Some bills that were sponsored by Members who are not returning are essentially orphans, waiting for someone to take...
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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Nov. 28-Dec. 2, 2016)

This week was jam-packed… House passed annual defense policy bill, sending compromise legislation to Senate for approval. Leadership for 115th Congress continues to shape...
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