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

It was a dizzying week in Washington, even for the most veteran of politicos… House passed bill related to abortion services and insurance coverage....
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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Jan.…

Another chaotic and jam-packed week on the Hill… Donald J. Trump and Mike Pence were sworn in as President and Vice President, respectively. Trump...
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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Jan…

To say this week on the Hill was a lot is an understatement… Congress passed first step in repealing the Affordable Care Act in...
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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Jan.…

 Whole new year, whole new Congress… House and Senate kicked off the 115th Congress, focusing on veterans’ bills, regulatory reform, and foreign affairs. House...
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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Year in Congress

No matter what you’ve heard, Congress had a productive year. No really, numbers don’t lie. The 114th Congress passed a significant number of major...
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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Dec.…

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.…

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: Closing out the Week in Congress (Nov.…

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

What a week to be back! Policy, elections, and new members… House passed bill to renew Iran sanctions for 10 years. New members headed...
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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Nov.7-Nov.…

Big week across the country…  with voters deciding upon state measures, new lawmakers, and new executive. Congressional Republicans outlined upcoming agenda with President-Elect Donald...
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