Congressional negotiators say COVID-19 relief bill agreement is near
December 20, 2020
That hope has been expressed before but the lingering disagreements keep sinking a final agreement.
While averting shudown, Congress still fighting over COVID-19 aid
December 19, 2020
Congress managed to find a way to keep the government running for two more days but still cannot get closure on pandemic aid funding.
Pence gets his pandemic shot, along with Congress leaders, with one absence
December 19, 2020
With America’s Number Two vaccinated, along with Congressional leaders, Trump has been a noted no-show
COVID-19 aid snags, funding deadline keep Congress working through weekend
December 18, 2020
With a temporary funding bill deadline at midnight Friday, the House and Senate face additional tasks with much to do and dwindling time to do it.
Even with experience, Biden’s transition stumbles in transition
December 18, 2020
A diverse Democratic Party and a changed Washington adds to the challenged even to an experienced former Senator and Vice President.
Congress closes in on $900 billion relief package for virus-ravaged Americans
December 17, 2020
While direct payments of $600 to individuals is less than many wanted, it is a need that most can support to get a quick aid package out the door.
Congress keeps pushing on a COVID-19 aid bill
December 16, 2020
Something rarely seen in Congress has reappeared: Bipartisanship. Will it last?
McConnell tells GOP Senators to stay out of challenging Electoral College results
December 16, 2020
In a rare break from one of Trump’s lies and fantasies, the Senate Majority Leader says backing a long-shot stunt to try and overturn the decision of the Electoral College is an attempt to subvert the voters and American democracy.
McConnell congratulates ‘President elect Joe Biden’ and Kamala Harris
December 15, 2020
But the Senate Majority Leader also lauded defeated president Donald Trump for his Supreme Court appointments and other claimed “accomplishments” while other Republicans say the fight to overturn democracy is “not over.”
With COVID-19 stimulus stalled, Congress moves to keep government running
December 10, 2020
A government shutdown is averted for a week while partisanship keeps Congress from agreeing to a needed stimulus relief bill.
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