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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Apr.…

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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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Mar.…

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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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (March…

From health care reform to Russia probe to Supreme Court nominee… there was A LOT competing for your attention this week! House Republicans pulled...
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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Mar.…

Despite the snow, it was another busy week on the Hill… House Budget advanced legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, teeing...
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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Mar.…

Congress worked late this week… House Republicans unveiled and advanced legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. President Trump signed revised executive...
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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Feb.…

Another jam-packed week on the Hill… Lawmakers weighed in on Sessions’s testimony controversy. President Trump delivered his first address to a joint session of...
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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Feb.…

Congress worked from home this week… with members holding town halls, meeting with constitutents, and touring local businesses. Trump administration will allow Congressional Republicans...
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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Feb.…

President Trump signed CRA resolution into law, reversing oil and gas reporting rule. It’s the first time in 16 years the Congressional Review Act’s...
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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Feb.…

Lots of sleep deprivation this week following marathon Senate session…   House passed bill to extend privacy protections to old emails. Senate confirmed three...
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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Jan.…

All three branches were in the spotlight this week…. Congress passed Congressional Review Act resolutions, aimed at rolling back Obama Administration regulations. Senate approved...
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