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Debt ceiling inches closer as political games intensify

Debt ceiling inches closer as political games intensify

by Jason Harward | Oct 5, 2021 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Staring down a possible default on the federal debt in less than two weeks, congressional leaders Tuesday remained firm in their positions on how to raise the debt ceiling, with Senate Republicans refusing to give Democrats any avenue to address the debt...
Congress narrowly avoids government shutdown, gears up for new fight over debt ceiling

Congress narrowly avoids government shutdown, gears up for new fight over debt ceiling

by Jason Harward | Sep 30, 2021 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — Congress passed a stopgap spending bill Thursday, averting a government shutdown and maintaining the federal government’s budget at current levels for the next two months. President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill shortly after 6 p.m. Eastern...
The Vote to Acquit: Pressure From Conscience, Constituents and Congressmen

The Vote to Acquit: Pressure From Conscience, Constituents and Congressmen

by Sneha Dey and Suzy Vazquez | Feb 6, 2020 | Featured, Impeachment, Politics

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Wednesday to acquit President Donald Trump on two articles of impeachment, bringing the five-month long trial proceedings to a close. In the lead up to the verdict, Senators faced partisan pressures from fellow Congressmen and their...
Unemployment insurance extension fails by one vote

Unemployment insurance extension fails by one vote

by Sylvan Lane | Feb 6, 2014 | Business, Politics

WASHINGTON — The Senate was one vote short of allowing debate on the unemployment insurance extension bill Thursday afternoon, effectively killing the bill and leaving Democrats furious at their Republican counterparts. The final vote – to end debate, and cut...
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