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The Week Ahead in Congress: March 23 – 27

It’s budget season in Congress! Take a look at the Republicans’ proposed budget for FY 2016 being considered in the House. Meanwhile, the Senate...
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Women’s History Month

March is Women's History Month, which has been celebrated in the US since 1981. Share your voice on bills related to women, internationally and...
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What happens when a Member of Congress resigns?

When a Member of Congress resigns, constituents have no voting representation in Congress and districts can incur heavy costs to hold a special election.
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Incoming: Big Issues to Watch in Congress

The Budget, the Debt Ceiling, the "Doc Fix", and Patriot Act expiration will get a lot of discussion -- and possibly even some action...
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The Week Ahead in Congress: March 16 – 20

The debt limit is back! The federal debt limit will be reached on March 16—unless Congress acts. The Senate will continue working on a...
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Brain Injury Awareness Day

Approximately 1.4 million Americans experience Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) each year and an estimated 3.2 million Americans are living with long-term, severe disabilities as...
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The Week Ahead in Congress: March 9 – 13

Last week, Congress did pass a “clean” DHS funding bill, but the Senate was not able to override a Presidential veto of the Keystone...
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Top 20: February 2015

Congress survived the first month of the 114th Congressional session! In January alone, Members of the House introduced 720 bills and resolutions, and Senators...
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The Week Ahead: March 2 – 6

Here's a look at the week ahead in Congress: Israeli Prime Minister addresses a joint session of Congress; another Homeland Security funding deadline; online...
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Merging Legislation Between the US House and Senate in Conference

Let's go to conference! How does the process of merging legislation between the House and Senate *actually* work -- from a former Congressional staffer's...
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