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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Apr. 17-21, 2017)

Week two of recess and lawmakers are preparing to return to Washington… House Republicans are readying new version of an Obamacare replacement bill. Current...
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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Apr. 3-7, 2017)

Senate made major rule change…. The Supreme Court will soon return to capacity with nine members. Senate Republicans invoked “nuclear option” and confirmed Neil...
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Q & A: What is a resolution of inquiry?

  Great question! It’s not something you've heard a lot about before, but this procedural move is having its moment in the sun this...
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WEEKLY UPDATE: The Week Ahead in Congress (Apr 3-7, 2017)

All eyes on the Senate this week for the vote on Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch. The House will vote on a bill to...
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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Mar. 27-31, 2017)

Congressional Review Act stayed in the spotlight… Congress passed bill to allow states to deny federal funds to clinics that provide abortions. State Dept....
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Q&A: What is immunity?

If you're wondering something, you're probably not alone. Each day we answer questions about Congress, the legislative process, and government in general. Submit your question(s), and...
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Q&A: What is a select committee?

If you're wondering something, you're probably not alone. Each day we answer questions about Congress, the legislative process, and government in general. Submit your question(s), and...
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Q&A: What is the Hastert Rule?

If you're wondering something, you're probably not alone. Each day we answer questions about Congress, the legislative process, and government in general. Submit your question(s), and...
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Q&A: What is a resolution of inquiry?

If you're wondering something, you're probably not alone. Each day we answer questions about Congress, the legislative process, and government in general. Submit your question(s), and...
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WEEKLY UPDATE: The Week Ahead in Congress (Mar 27- Apr 1, 2017)

House votes on a significant change to requirements for science supporting EPA regulations and a Senate-passed resolution to overturn the FCC’s broadband privacy rule....
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