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The Senate Approves The $1 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill In A Historic Vote

Kelsey Snell, NPR

Posted on August 10, 2021 · The vote is a victory for a group of bipartisan Senate negotiators who worked with the White House to craft the agreement. The measure faces an uphill path in the House.

Tags $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill Majority Leader Chuck Schumer President Biden senate

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Sanders And Top Progressives Push To Make College Free For Most Americans

Kelsey Snell, NPR

Posted on April 21, 2021 · They are introducing legislation that would eliminate tuition and fees at public, four-year institutions for those from families earning up to $125,000 and make community college free for everyone.

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Democrats Move Closer To Senate Control As Counting Continues In Georgia

Deirdre Walsh, NPR / Kelsey Snell, NPR

Posted on January 6, 2021 · Raphael Warnock has defeated Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler, according to the AP, inching the Senate closer to a Democratic majority. Jon Ossoff currently leads Republican David Perdue.

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‘Going To Be Very Disturbing’: Fauci Warns Coronavirus Cases Could Reach 100K A Day

BARBARA SPRUNT, NPR / Kelsey Snell, NPR / Alana Wise, NPR

Posted on June 30, 2020 · The Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions convened Tuesday to address plans to reopen schools and workplaces amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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President Trump Signs $2 Trillion Coronavirus Rescue Package Into Law

Claudia Grisales, NPR / Kelsey Snell, NPR / Susan Davis, NPR / BARBARA SPRUNT, NPR

Posted on March 27, 2020 · The CARES Act offers relief to state and local governments, individuals, small and large businesses, and hospitals affected by the coronavirus crisis.

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President Trump Signs Coronavirus Emergency Aid Package

Claudia Grisales, NPR / Susan Davis, NPR / Kelsey Snell, NPR

Posted on March 19, 2020 · The Senate approved a new package earlier Wednesday providing paid sick leave and boosting testing for the coronavirus.

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McConnell Lays Out Plan For Senate Impeachment Trial Procedure

Claudia Grisales, NPR / Kelsey Snell, NPR

Posted on January 21, 2020 · The Senate majority leader is planning for each side in the impeachment trial to have 24 hours to present their case, spread over two days. Democrats object to that idea.

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House To Vote Wednesday To Send Impeachment Articles To Senate

Brian Naylor, NPR / Kelsey Snell, NPR / Susan Davis, NPR

Posted on January 14, 2020 · House Speaker Nancy Pelosi informed House Democrats of her plans in a closed door meeting Tuesday. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he expected the Senate trial to start next Tuesday.

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Trump To Declare National Emergency As Well As Sign Spending Bill, White House Says

Kelsey Snell, NPR / Jessica Taylor, NPR

Posted on February 14, 2019 · Congressional leaders are prepared to vote Thursday on a $333 billion bipartisan spending package.

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House Democrats Reeling After Crowley Upset By Long-Shot Challenger

Kelsey Snell, NPR

Posted on June 27, 2018 · Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi dismissed the idea that the stunning loss of a top party leader to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive socialist candidate, has wider implications for the party.

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UPDATE: President Trump Injects Fresh Chaos Into Immigration Debate

Kelsey Snell, NPR / Susan Davis, NPR

Posted on June 15, 2018 · In a surprise news conference Friday, Trump said he would not sign a House GOP bill on immigration legislation drafted specifically to meet his policy demands.

Tags border wall dreamers immigration immigration bill President Donald Trump Republicans Trump

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To Quell Growing Rebellion, House GOP Leaders Promise Action On Immigration In June

Susan Davis, NPR / Kelsey Snell, NPR

Posted on May 23, 2018 · Over initial objections by House GOP leaders, the House is expected to take up immigration legislation next month that threatens to further divide the party in the middle of an election year.

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UPDATE: VA Nominee Ronny Jackson Accused Of Drinking On Duty, Improper Prescriptions

Kelsey Snell, NPR / Susan Davis, NPR / Scott Neuman, NPR

Posted on April 24, 2018 · Military employees also described a "toxic work environment" to senators and staff, Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., told NPR. On Tuesday afternoon, President Trump left the decision to withdraw up to Jackson

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Republicans Push Bill To Protect Mueller, Without McConnell’s Support

Kelsey Snell, NPR

Posted on April 19, 2018 · Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the legislation is unnecessary, but those who want to shield special counsel Robert Mueller from being fired say the point is to send a message.

Tags fbi protection Robert Mueller senate Special Counsel Trump

Immigration

FACT CHECK: Trump’s Tweets On ‘Caravans’ Crossing The Border

Joel Rose, NPR / Carrie Kahn, NPR / Kelsey Snell, NPR

Posted on April 2, 2018 · NPR fact-checked the president's claims on Twitter that "caravans" of people are crossing the U.S.-Mexico border to take advantage of DACA, and that Mexico could stop the inflow

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