Supreme Court pick Barrett signed second anti-abortion ad
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's
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McConnell tries to salvage Senate majority with court vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spent a year prepping his Republican colleagues for this moment, telling them the confirmation of a
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Pelosi unveils 25th Amendment bid, questions Trump's fitness
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled legislation Friday that would allow Congress to intervene under the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
In 25th Amendment bid, Pelosi mulls Trump's fitness to serve
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is questioning President Donald Trump's fitness to serve, announcing legislation Thursday that would create a commission to allow Congress to intervene under the
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In 25th Amendment bid, Pelosi mulls Trump's fitness to serve
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is questioning President Donald Trump's fitness to serve, announcing legislation Thursday that would create a commission to allow Congress to intervene under the
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Pelosi 'at the table' even after Trump scrapped virus talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she’s "at the table” ready to negotiate a coronavirus aid package after President Donald Trump abruptly halted talks and left the economy reeling, his GOP allies scrambling and millions of Americans without additional support weeks before
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Pelosi out to block Trump if disputed election ends in House
WASHINGTON (AP) — A single House race in Montana could determine the presidential election.
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Infected senator vows 'moon suit' to vote Trump's court pick
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shuttered by
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Infected senator vows 'moon suit' to vote Trump's court pick
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shuttered by
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Trump court nomination hangs over Senate shuttered by virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is shut down by
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Trump COVID infection creates new challenge for GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hitched to Donald Trump, Republicans in Congress are facing perhaps their biggest loyalty test yet as the administration’s response to the
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Trump thrusts Supreme Court pick into election turmoil
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s stark expectation that the
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Pelosi prepares in case House must decide presidential race
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is taking extraordinary steps to prepare for the
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Ginsburg makes history at Capitol amid replacement turmoil
WASHINGTON (AP) —
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Ginsburg makes history at Capitol amid replacement turmoil
WASHINGTON (AP) —
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Ginsburg makes history again, lying in state at Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — The late
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With 'profound sorrow': Ginsburg lies in state at US Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — The late
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McConnell's legacy: Wielding majority power to reshape court
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s legacy time for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
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McConnell's legacy: Wielding majority power to reshape court
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s legacy time for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
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McConnell's legacy: Wielding majority power to reshape court
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s legacy time for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
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Pelosi to church: 'Follow science' on COVID-19 restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pushed back Friday against the Catholic archbishop of San Francisco's criticism of
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House GOP unveils tax cuts, police funds in election agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Minority leader Kevin McCarthy rolled out Republicans' priorities of tax breaks and police funding Tuesday, the GOP's calling card to voters as they try to wrest back seats from Democrats in a long-shot
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To door knock or not? Campaigning for Congress in COVID era
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Rep. Madeleine Dean calls herself a “big hugger,” but there’s none of that in-person campaigning in the Philadelphia suburbs as the House freshman runs for reelection largely online to protect against the health risks of
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To door knock or not? Campaigning for Congress in COVID era
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Rep. Madeleine Dean calls herself a “big hugger,” but there’s none of that in-person campaigning in the Philadelphia suburbs as the House freshman runs for reelection largely online to protect against the health risks of
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Trump looms large over campaigns for control of Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — The battle for control of Congress
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Trump looms large over campaigns for control of Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — The battle for control of Congress
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Trump looms large over campaigns for control of Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — The battle for control of Congress
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House to subpoena postmaster general over mail delays
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Oversight Committee intends to subpoena Postmaster General Louis DeJoy for documents about disruptions in mail delivery operations that are now central to questions over the ability to handle an onslaught of mail-in ballots expected for the
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House to subpoena postmaster general over mail delays
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Oversight Committee intends to subpoena Postmaster General Louis DeJoy for documents about disruptions in mail delivery operations that are now central to questions over the ability to handle an onslaught of mail-in ballots expected for the
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Pelosi, Meadows talk $2.2T virus aid, but no deal in sight
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows resumed talks Thursday over a stalled
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Pelosi, Meadows to talk virus aid, but outlook dim for deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows were set to discuss a stalled
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Pelsoi, Meadows to talk virus aid, but outlook dim for deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows were set to discuss a stalled
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Biden ally Clyburn brings civil rights legacy to DNC
WASHINGTON (AP) — In October 1960, a young James Clyburn gathered with other students and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. as frustrations mounted over civil rights protests in what was becoming a tumultuous, dangerous year.
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Biden ally Clyburn brings civil rights legacy to DNC
WASHINGTON (AP) — In October 1960, a young James Clyburn gathered with other students and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. as frustrations mounted over civil rights protests in what was becoming a tumultuous, dangerous year.
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Biden ally Clyburn brings civil rights legacy to DNC
WASHINGTON (AP) — In October 1960, a young James Clyburn gathered with other students and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. as frustrations mounted over civil rights protests in what was becoming a tumultuous, dangerous year.
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For Americans waiting on virus aid, no new relief in sight
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans counting on emergency
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Democrats, Mnuchin at odds after 'overture' for virus talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House's top negotiator tried to revive stalled talks Wednesday over coronavirus aid, but House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer dismissed the “overture,” saying the Trump administration is still refusing to meet them halfway.
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'Overture' for more virus talks rejected as standoff deepens
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House's top negotiator tried to revive stalled talks Wednesday over coronavirus aid, but House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer dismissed the “overture,” saying the Trump administration is still refusing to meet them halfway.
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Can Trump aide Meadows move from deal breaker to deal-maker?
WASHINGTON (AP) —
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In virus talks, Pelosi holds firm while Mnuchin wants a deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Nancy Pelosi is not about to blink.
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In virus talks, Pelosi holds firm while Mnuchin wants a deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Nancy Pelosi is not about to blink.
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In virus talks, Pelosi holds firm; Mnuchin wants a deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Nancy Pelosi is not about to blink.
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As virus aid talks stalemate, Trump scorns help for cities
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday dismissed Democratic demands for aid to cash-strapped cities in a new
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As virus aid talks stalemate, Trump scorns help for cities
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday dismissed Democratic demands for aid to cash-strapped cities in a new
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Trump dismisses virus aid for cities, lashes out at GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday dismissed Democratic demands to include aid for cash-strapped cities in a new coronavirus relief package and he lashed out at Republicans, saying they should “go back to school” if they reject money for a new FBI headquarters in the nation's capital.
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Democrats, GOP far apart on virus aid; Trump wants a deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — A day of shuttle diplomacy on Capitol Hill over a
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Democrats, GOP far apart on virus aid; Trump wants a deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — A day of shuttle diplomacy on Capitol Hill over a
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Democrats, GOP far apart as virus aid talks intensify
WASHINGTON (AP) — The differences over the next
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Mnuchin, Pelosi talk virus relief; GOP slashes jobless aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unemployment assistance, eviction protections and other relief for millions of Americans are at stake as White House officials launch negotiations with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on a new
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White House, Democrats at odds on virus aid but talking
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unemployment assistance, eviction protections and other relief for millions of Americans are at stake as White House officials launched negotiations late Monday with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer on a new coronavirus aid package that’s teetering in Congress ahead of looming deadlines.
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White House, Democrats at odds on virus aid but talking
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unemployment assistance, eviction protections and other relief for millions of Americans are at stake as White House officials launched negotiations late Monday with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer on a new coronavirus aid package that’s teetering in Congress ahead of looming deadlines.
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Mnuchin, Pelosi talk virus relief; GOP slashes jobless aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unemployment assistance, eviction protections and other relief for millions of Americans are at stake as White House officials launch negotiations with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on a new
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Mnuchin: Virus aid package soon, $1,200 checks by August
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Saturday that Republicans were set to roll out the next
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No virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Negotiations over a new
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Mnuchin: Virus aid package soon, $1,200 checks by August
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Saturday that Republicans were set to roll out the next
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No virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Negotiations over a new
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Mnuchin: Virus aid package soon, $1,200 checks by August
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Saturday that Republicans were set to roll out the next
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
No virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Negotiations over a new
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No virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Negotiations over a new
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White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid in virus bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Negotiations over the next
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White House drops payroll tax cut as GOP unveils virus aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has reluctantly dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package on Thursday, ceding to opposition to the idea among top Senate allies.
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McConnell set to unveil new virus aid, despite GOP revolt
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is set to unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package on Thursday, pushing past a Republican revolt over big spending and differences with the White House as
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White House, GOP agree on virus testing in new aid bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans and the White House reached tentative agreement for more testing funds in the next COVID-19 relief package, but deep disagreements over the scope of the $1 trillion in federal aid remain ahead of Thursday's expected roll out.
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White House, GOP agree on virus testing in new aid bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans and the White House reached tentative agreement for more testing funds in the next COVID-19 relief package, but deep disagreements over the scope of the $1 trillion in federal aid remain ahead of Thursday's expected roll out.
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White House, GOP agree to virus testing but aid bill shifts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans and the White House reached tentative agreement late Wednesday for more testing funds in the next COVID-19 relief package, but deep disagreements over the scope of the $1 trillion in federal aid have forced a shift in strategy.
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McConnell plans 'handful' of virus aid bills as GOP revolts
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a shift, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was preparing Wednesday to roll out a “handful” of
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Democrats warn GOP divisions are delaying virus aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite deep Republican divisions, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pushed ahead Wednesday toward a
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Dems press McConnell on virus aid, but some in GOP revolt
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite disarray in the Republican ranks, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pushed Wednesday to unveil a draft
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White House, GOP resist state, housing aid in virus package
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite disarray in the Republican ranks, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was pushing Wednesday to unveil a draft
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GOP splits as virus aid package could swell past $1 trillion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The price tag for the next COVID-19 aid package could quickly swell above $1 trillion as White House officials negotiate with Congress over money to reopen schools, prop up small businesses, boost virus testing and keep cash flowing to Americans while the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
GOP splits as virus aid package could swell past $1 trillion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The price tag for the next COVID-19 aid package could quickly swell above $1 trillion as White House officials negotiate with Congress over money to reopen schools, prop up small businesses, boost virus testing and keep cash flowing to Americans while the
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Trump's team on Capitol Hill as virus aid talks deepen
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's negotiators fanned out on Capitol Hill Tuesday over a new COVID-19 aid package as divisions between the White House and Senate Republicans pushed talks into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office to deal with the mounting crisis.
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Trump, Congress square off over virus aid as crisis worsens
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump acknowledged Monday a “big flareup” of COVID-19 cases, but divisions between the White House and Senate Republicans and differences with Democrats posed fresh challenges for a new federal aid package with the U.S. crisis worsening and emergency relief about to expire.
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Trump, Congress square off over virus aid as crisis worsens
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump acknowledged a “big flareup” of COVID-19 cases, but divisions between the White House and Senate Republicans and differences with Democrats posed fresh challenges for a new federal aid package with the U.S. crisis worsening and emergency relief about to expire.
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Trump faces divisions with Senate GOP on virus aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump insisted “good things” were underway on the next COVID-19 aid package Monday as he met with Republican congressional leaders, but new divisions between the Senate GOP and the White House posed fresh challenges as the crisis worsened and emergency relief was soon expiring.
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GOP leaders at White House as virus crisis deepens
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Republicans in Congress met Monday with President Donald Trump at the White House on the next
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GOP leaders head to White House as virus crisis deepens
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Republicans in Congress are expected to meet Monday with President Donald Trump at the White House on the next
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GOP leaders, Trump to discuss virus aid as crisis deepens
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Republicans in Congress were expecting to meet Monday with President Donald Trump on the next
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No end in sight, Congress confronts new virus crisis rescue
WASHINGTON (AP) — It stands as the biggest economic rescue in U.S. history, the $2.2 trillion
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GOP leaders head to White House as virus crisis deepens
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Republicans in Congress are expected to meet Monday with President Donald Trump at the White House on the next
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GOP leaders, Trump to discuss virus aid as crisis deepens
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Republicans in Congress were expecting to meet Monday with President Donald Trump on the next
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Congress confronts new virus crisis rescue as pandemic grows
WASHINGTON (AP) — It stands as the biggest economic rescue in U.S. history, the $2.2 trillion
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
No end in sight, Congress confronts new virus crisis rescue
WASHINGTON (AP) — It stands as the biggest economic rescue in U.S. history, the $2.2 trillion
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Congress confronts new virus crisis rescue as pandemic grows
WASHINGTON (AP) — It stands as the biggest economic rescue in U.S. history, the $2.2 trillion
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
No end in sight, Congress confronts new virus crisis rescue
WASHINGTON (AP) — It stands as the biggest economic rescue in U.S. history, the $2.2 trillion
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Pelosi urges Trump to 'ask for directions' on virus crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday compared President Donald Trump to “the man who refuses to ask for directions” as she pleaded with the White House to seek input from the nation's scientific leaders to reverse the rise in
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Pelosi urges Trump to 'ask for directions' on virus crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday compared President Donald Trump to “the man who refuses to ask for directions” as she pleaded with the White House to seek input from the nation's scientific leaders to reverse the rise in
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Senate Democrats seek aid for Black Americans in virus bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Senate Republicans prepare to roll out their next
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Congress eyes new virus aid as school, health crisis deepens
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two months after House Democrats approved a $3 trillion
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Congress eyes new virus aid as school, health crisis deepens
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two months after House Democrats approved a $3 trillion
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McConnell: GOP virus proposal for schools, others out soon
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he'll begin to roll out details of the new
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
McConnell: GOP virus proposal for schools, others out soon
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he'll begin to roll out details of the new
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
McConnell: GOP virus aid for schools, others out next week
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he'll begin to roll out details of the new
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It's not just the presidency: Trump is changing the Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump isn’t just changing the presidency during his first term in office. He’s also changing Congress.
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It's not just the presidency: Trump is changing the Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump isn’t just changing the presidency during his first term in office. He’s also changing Congress.
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Ousted NY prosecutor tells panel Barr 'urged' him to resign
WASHINGTON (AP) — The ousted U.S. attorney who was leading investigations into President Donald Trump's allies told the House Judiciary panel on Thursday that Attorney General William Barr “repeatedly urged” him to resign during a hastily arranged meeting that sheds light on the
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Ousted NY prosecutor in Trump probes arrives on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The ousted U.S. attorney who was leading investigations into President Donald Trump's allies arrived on Capitol Hill for a closed-door interview Thursday at the House Judiciary Committee as the panel deepens its probe of politicization at the
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Trump aside, McConnell becomes GOP's preacher on masks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is emerging as the GOP's mask spokesman, proselytizing about the importance of wearing a face covering during the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
McConnell eyes virus aid as evictions, benefits cuts loom
WASHINGTON (AP) — An eviction moratorium is lifting. Extra unemployment benefits are ending. Parents are being called to work, but schools are struggling to reopen for fall as the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
McConnell eyes virus aid as evictions, benefits cuts loom
WASHINGTON (AP) — An eviction moratorium is lifting. Extra unemployment benefits are ending. Parents are being called to work, but schools are struggling to reopen for fall as the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
McConnell: 'No stigma' in wearing masks for virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has become the highest-ranking Republican in Congress to encourage Americans to wear a facial mask as COVID-19 cases surge in states nationwide.
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Pelosi pushes Senate with House passage of George Floyd bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Passage of the House Democrats' far-reaching police overhaul bill returned attention to the Senate on Friday, as the divided Congress struggles to address the
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Pelosi pushes Senate with House passage of George Floyd bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Passage of the House Democrats' far-reaching police overhaul bill returned attention to the Senate on Friday, as the divided Congress struggles to address the
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House passes sweeping police overhaul after Floyd's death
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House approved a far-reaching police overhaul from Democrats on Thursday, a vote heavy with emotion and symbolism as a divided Congress struggles to address the
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House passes sweeping police overhaul after Floyd's death
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House approved a far-reaching police overhaul from Democrats on Thursday, a vote heavy with emotion and symbolism as a divided Congress struggles to address the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
House Democrats pass sweeping police overhaul, Senate stalls
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats approved a far-reaching police overhaul Thursday, a vote heavy with emotion and symbolism as a divided Congress struggles to address the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
House Democrats to approve police overhaul as Senate stalls
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats are set to approve a far-reaching policing overhaul, a moment heavy with emotion and symbolism after the collapse of a Senate GOP bill to address the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
House Democrats push toward policing vote, challenge Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — After a policing overhaul collapsed in the Senate, House Democrats returned to Washington for a day heavy with emotion and symbolism to vote on their sweeping proposal to address the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Police overhaul dims, but House Democrats push ahead on vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — With a policing overhaul stalled in the Senate, House Democrats are returning to Washington for a daylong debate and vote on their sweeping proposal to address the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Police overhaul dims, but House Democrats push ahead on vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — A policing overhaul may have collapsed in Congress, but House Democrats are returning to Washington for a daylong debate on their sweeping proposal that now serves as a signal to voters after the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Police overhaul dims as GOP Senate bill blocked by Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican policing bill stalled out Wednesday, blocked by Senate Democrats who dismissed it as meager “crumbs” in a vote that signals the collapse for now of Congress's efforts to respond to
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
GOP police bill hits roadblock, as Dems seek broader changes
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican policing bill stalled out Wednesday, blocked by Senate Democrats who dismissed it as meager “crumbs” in a vote that signals the collapse for now of Congress's efforts to respond to
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Senate GOP police bill hits roadblock, as Dems seek changes
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican policing bill hit a roadblock Wednesday as Senate Democrats voted against it as inadequate, leaving the parties to decide whether to negotiate a compromise or walk away despite
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Senate GOP police bill hits roadblock, as Dems seek changes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is at a standoff over policing legislation, as Senate Democrats prepare to block a Republican proposal Wednesday as inadequate, leaving the parties to decide whether to take on the hard job of negotiating a compromise or walk away despite
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Congress stalls on policing overhaul, despite public outcry
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is hitting an impasse on policing legislation, as key Senate Democrats on Tuesday opposed a Republican proposal as inadequate, leaving the parties to decide whether to take on the hard job of negotiating a compromise or walk away despite
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Democrats: GOP police bill 'not salvageable,' demand talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Senate Democrats said Tuesday the
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Senate GOP seeks policing changes, Democrats push for more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate majority at stake, Republicans are abruptly shifting priorities to focus on policing changes as Congress rushes to respond to nationwide protests over the
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Senate GOP seeks policing changes, Democrats push for more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate majority at stake, Republicans are abruptly shifting priorities to focus on policing changes as Congress rushes to respond to nationwide protests over the
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Senate GOP rushing police changes, votes possible next week
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans could vote as soon as next week on proposed policing changes, an abrupt shift of GOP priorities in an election year as the party rushes to respond to nationwide protests over the
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Senate GOP to restrict police chokeholds in emerging bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Driven by a swift-moving national debate, Senate Republicans are on the brink of introducing an extensive package of policing changes with new restrictions on police chokeholds and other practices as Congress rushes to respond to mass demonstrations over the deaths of
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Trump, Senate GOP seek police changes as Democrats urge more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Embracing a new priority, President Donald Trump is set to announce executive actions on police procedures and Senate Republicans are preparing a package of policing changes as the GOP rushes to respond to mass demonstrations over the deaths of
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Trump, Senate GOP seek police changes as Democrats urge more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Embracing a new priority, President Donald Trump is set to announce executive actions on police procedures and Senate Republicans are preparing a package of policing changes as the GOP rushes to respond to mass demonstrations over the deaths of
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Senate GOP to restrict police chokeholds in emerging bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Driven by a swift-moving national debate, Senate Republicans are on the brink of introducing an extensive package of policing changes with new restrictions on police chokeholds and other practices as Congress rushes to respond to mass demonstrations over the deaths of
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Senate GOP to restrict police choke holds in emerging bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Driven by a rare urgency, Senate Republicans are poised to unveil an extensive package of policing changes that includes new restrictions on police choke holds and other practices as President Donald Trump signals his support following the mass demonstrations over the deaths of
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Senate GOP to restrict police choke holds in emerging bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Driven by a rare urgency, Senate Republicans are poised to unveil an extensive package of policing changes that includes new restrictions on police choke holds and other practices as President Donald Trump signals his support following the mass demonstrations over the deaths of
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Senate GOP readies policing bill after Floyd death, protests
WASHINGTON (AP) — Venturing into a new priority, Senate Republicans are quickly compiling a package of policing changes after
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GOP lawmakers aim to craft changes to police practices
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Tim Scott proposes a national database of police officer-involved shootings. Sen. Rand Paul wants to stop sending surplus U.S. military equipment to local law enforcement. And Sen. Mitt Romney seeks a number of bipartisan bills in response to police violence.
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Quickly, carefully, GOP senators consider policing changes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Tim Scott proposes a national database of police officer-involved shootings. Sen. Rand Paul wants to stop sending surplus U.S. military equipment to local law enforcement. And GOP Sen. Mitt Romney is trying to assemble a bipartisan package of bills in response to police violence.
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Democrats propose sweeping police overhaul; Trump criticizes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress proposed a far-reaching overhaul of police procedures and accountability Monday, a sweeping legislative response to the mass protests denouncing the
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Democrats unveil police overhaul, kneel at Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats proposed a sweeping overhaul of police oversight and procedures Monday, an ambitious legislative response to the mass protests denouncing the
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Democrats kneel at Capitol, plan to unveil police overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sweeping overhaul of police oversight and procedures is being proposed Monday by congressional Democrats in response to the
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Democrats proposing new police procedures, accountability
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sweeping overhaul of police oversight and procedures is being proposed by Democrats in response to the
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Democrats' legislation would overhaul police accountability
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are proposing to overhaul legal protections for police, create a national database of excessive-force episodes and ban police choke holds in legislation coming Monday in response to the
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Democrats proposing new police procedures, accountability
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sweeping overhaul of police oversight and procedures is being proposed by Democrats in response to the
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Democrats' legislation would overhaul police accountability
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are proposing to overhaul legal protections for police, create a national database of excessive-force episodes and ban police choke holds in legislation coming Monday in response to the
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Top US military officer reaches out to Capitol Hill leaders
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's top military officer, Gen. Mark Milley, spoke privately with congressional leaders and many other lawmakers as Pentagon officials came under fire for the military's role in containing protests following the police killing of George Floyd.
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Top US military officer reaches out to Capitol Hill leaders
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's top military officer, Gen. Mark Milley, spoke privately with congressional leaders and many other lawmakers as Pentagon officials came under fire for the military's role in containing protests following the police killing of George Floyd.
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Top US military officer reaches out to Capitol leaders
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's top military officer, Gen. Mark Milley, has spoken privately with key congressional leaders as Pentagon officials come under fire for the Defense Department’s role in containing protests following the police killing of George Floyd.
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Democrats prepare police reform bills after Floyd's death
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats, powered by the Congressional Black Caucus, are preparing a sweeping package of police reforms as pressure builds on the federal government to respond to the death of
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Democrats prepare police reform bills after Floyd's death
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats, powered by the Congressional Black Caucus, are preparing a sweeping package of police reforms as pressure builds on the federal government to respond to the death of
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Pelosi urges Trump to be 'healer in chief' as protests rage
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday urged President Donald Trump to be a “healer in chief” while Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell acknowledged “racism in America” as the
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Pelosi urges Trump to be a 'healer in chief'
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday urged President Donald Trump to be a “healer in chief” while Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell acknowledged “racism in America” as the
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Pelosi to Trump: Be a 'healer in chief'
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday called on President Donald Trump to be a “healer in chief” and not a “fanner of the flame” as the nation reels from mass protests over the treatment of black people in the United States.
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Congress confronts dual crises of protests, virus outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress convened Monday with protests outside its door and across the nation, the Capitol already struck by the
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States, cities plead for virus aid as Congress faces crises
WASHINGTON (AP) — One small-town Oklahoma mayor testified before Congress she’s worried the city's 18-bed hospital can't handle a second
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House casts proxy votes in pandemic, Republicans have doubts
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was a day for the history books on Capitol Hill: For the first time, House lawmakers voted by proxy, an unprecedented move to avoid the risks of travel to Washington during
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History in the making as House casts proxy votes in pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was a day for the history books on Capitol Hill: For the first time, House lawmakers voted by proxy, an unprecedented move to avoid the risks of travel to Washington during
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House casts proxy votes in pandemic, Republicans have doubts
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was a day for the history books on Capitol Hill: For the first time, House lawmakers voted by proxy, an unprecedented move to avoid the risks of travel to Washington during
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
History in the making as House casts proxy votes in pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was a day for the history books on Capitol Hill: For the first time, House lawmakers voted by proxy, an unprecedented move to avoid the risks of travel to Washington during
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Congress weighs choice: 'Go big' on virus aid or hit 'pause'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is at a crossroads in
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Congress weighs choice: 'Go big' on virus aid or hit 'pause'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is at a crossroads in the
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House pushes toward Friday vote on Democrats' next virus aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is pushing toward a Friday vote on the next
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Pelosi wants to go big on aid, but McConnell sees no urgency
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is poised to unveil the next coronavirus aid package, encouraging Congress to “go big” on aid to help cash-strapped states and struggling Americans. Voting is possible as soon as Friday.
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Pelosi wants to go big on aid, but McConnell sees no urgency
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is poised to unveil the next coronavirus aid package, encouraging Congress to “go big” on aid to help cash-strapped states and struggling Americans. Voting is possible as soon as Friday.
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Pelosi urges Congress to 'go big' on next virus aid package
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is poised to unveil the next coronavirus aid package, encouraging Congress to “go big” on aid to help cash-strapped states and struggling Americans. Voting is possible as soon as Friday.
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Senate to convene with risks due to no quick virus testing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is set to convene Monday but the health risks from the
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Senate to convene but without quick coronavirus testing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is set to convene Monday but the health risks from the
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Pelosi: States, cities seek $1T to avert layoffs from virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday state and local governments are seeking up to $1 trillion for
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Pelosi: $1T needed to avert state, city layoffs from virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday up to $1 trillion is needed to shore up state and local governments for
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McConnell open to state aid in next virus relief package
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shifting tone, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday he is “open” to considering additional funds for state and local governments in the next
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McConnell open to state aid in next virus relief package
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shifting tone, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday he is “open” to considering additional funds for state and local governments in the next
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McConnell now open to state aid in next virus relief bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Reversing course, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday he is “open” to considering additional funds for state and local governments in the next
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Worried about virus, US House won't return — for now
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing the stark, startling reality that Congress may not be able to fully resume for a year, House leaders are desperately reaching for work-from-home options after a revolt from the ranks over the health risks of convening during the
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House won't resume as planned next week due to virus risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing fierce blowback, House Democratic leadership announced Tuesday the House will not resume session next week as planned because of risks associated with the
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Partisan division might hold up next virus relief package
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is plunging ahead on a new
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Partisan division might hold up next virus relief package
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is plunging ahead on a new
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Congress set to reopen, but new virus aid faces divisions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is plunging ahead on a new
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Congress looking at new virus package but divided over aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is plunging ahead on a new
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Remote vote? In Trump shadow, stay-home Congress eyes change
WASHINGTON (AP) — They long for what's being lost: the ability to publicly question officials at committee hearings, to chat across the aisle, to speak from the House and Senate floor for all of America, and history, to hear.
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Remote vote? In Trump shadow, stay-home Congress eyes change
WASHINGTON (AP) — They long for what's being lost: the ability to publicly question officials at committee hearings, to chat across the aisle, to speak from the House and Senate floor for all of America, and history, to hear.
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In Trump's shadow, Congress-at-home eyes reboot during virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — They long for what's being lost: the ability to publicly question officials at committee hearings, to chat across the aisle, to speak from the House and Senate floor for all of America, and history, to hear.
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In Trump's shadow, Congress-at-home eyes reboot during virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — They long for what's being lost: the ability to publicly question officials at committee hearings, to chat across the aisle, to speak from the House and Senate floor for all of America, and history, to hear.
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US House considers proxy voting during coronavirus crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — With Congress essentially closed, House Democrats are proposing a temporary rules change during the coronavirus crisis that would allow lawmakers to vote remotely via another lawmaker physically present at the U.S. Capitol.
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Powerful GOP allies propel Trump effort to reopen economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Leading Republicans say the coronavirus shutdown cannot go on. Car-honking activists swarmed a statehouse Wednesday to protest stay-home restrictions. Capitol Hill staff are quietly drafting bills to undo the just-passed rescue aid and push Americans back to work.
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Powerful GOP allies propel Trump effort to reopen economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Leading Republicans say the coronavirus shutdown cannot go on. Car-honking activists swarmed a statehouse Wednesday to protest stay-home restrictions. Capitol Hill staff are quietly drafting bills to undo the just-passed rescue aid and push Americans back to work.
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GOP leaders hit brakes on virus aid as governors seek help
WASHINGTON (AP) — As governors plead for aid, Republican leaders in Congress said Saturday they prefer replenishing a $350 billion small business program rather than negotiate the broader
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GOP leaders hit brakes on virus aid as governors seek help
WASHINGTON (AP) — As governors plead for aid, Republican leaders in Congress said Saturday they prefer replenishing a $350 billion small business program rather than negotiate the broader
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GOP leaders hit breaks on virus aid as governors seek help
WASHINGTON (AP) — As governors plead for aid, Republican leaders in Congress said Saturday they prefer replenishing a $350 billion small business program rather than negotiate the broader
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For McConnell, virus carries echo of his boyhood polio
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitch McConnell’s earliest childhood memory is the day he left the polio treatment center at Warm Springs, Georgia, for the last time.
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For McConnell, virus carries echo of his boyhood polio
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitch McConnell’s earliest childhood memory is the day he left the polio treatment center at Warm Springs, Georgia, for the last time.
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For McConnell, virus carries echo of his boyhood polio
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitch McConnell’s earliest childhood memory is the day he left the polio treatment center at Warm Springs, Ga., for the last time.
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Congress in standoff on virus aid, but first checks coming
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is rushing headlong into a conflict over the next
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Congress in standoff on virus aid, but first checks coming
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is rushing headlong into a conflict over the next
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Trump seeks $250 billion for payrolls in virus aid showdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Congress races to craft the next
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Trump seeks $250 billion for payrolls in virus aid showdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Congress races to craft the next
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Trump seeks $250 billion more from Congress for payrolls
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Congress races to craft the next
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McConnell sets Senate showdown on virus aid payroll rescue
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a rare move, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he will attempt to swiftly pass additional funds for small businesses to keep making payroll as Congress rushes to provide more aid during the
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Schumer proposes $25,000 "heroes" pay for frontline workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is calling for up to $25,000 “heroes” pay for frontline health care and service industry workers, as Congress pushes ahead with a new
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Congress, White House reach high for next virus bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders are jolting ahead with another
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Congress, White House reach high for next virus bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders are jolting ahead with another
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Pelosi seeking at least $1 trillion for next virus bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday that another $1 trillion is needed for the next coronavirus rescue package.
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Sanders in the Senate: An outsider plays the inside game
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators often talk about Bernie Sanders in diplomatic tones, the way relatives discuss a certain family member with hushed pause. He’s passionate, they say politely. Independent. Or, just Bernie being Bernie.
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After impeachment: Congress adrift, oversight uncertain
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inside the Capitol, it’s as if the impeachment of President Donald Trump never happened.
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After impeachment: Congress adrift, oversight uncertain
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inside the Capitol, it’s as if the impeachment of President Donald Trump never happened.
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Schumer wants to protect whistleblowers amid Trump payback
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is calling on the nation's 74 inspectors general to protect government whistleblowers amid
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'Serious discussions' about DNC changes, top Democrat says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Democrat in Congress said Friday the party's future under Tom Perez is under scrutiny amid
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'Serious discussions' about DNC changes, top Democrat says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Democrat in Congress said Friday the party's future under Tom Perez is under scrutiny amid
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'Serious discussions' about DNC changes, top Democrat says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Democrat in Congress said Friday the party's future under Tom Perez is under scrutiny amid
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McConnell remaking Senate in age of Trump, impeachment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Long before Donald Trump’s impeachment landed in the Senate, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had one piece of advice for the president: Focus on the House.
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McConnell remaking Senate in age of Trump, impeachment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Long before Donald Trump’s impeachment landed in the Senate, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had one piece of advice for the president: Focus on the House.
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AP source: McConnell says he can't yet block new witnesses
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told senators privately Tuesday he does not yet have the votes to block new witnesses in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.
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AP source: McConnell says he can't yet block new witnesses
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told senators privately Tuesday he does not yet have the votes to block new witnesses in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.
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Trump's fate rests with McConnell in impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump needs Mitch McConnell more than ever.
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McConnell’s challenge: Shaping a trial amid Trump’s demands
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump needs Mitch McConnell more than ever.
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McConnell’s challenge: Shaping a trial amid Trump’s demands
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump needs Mitch McConnell more than ever.
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Trump's fate rests with McConnell in impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump needs Mitch McConnell more than ever.
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McConnell is Trump's man, assigned to shape his Senate trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump needs Mitch McConnell more than ever.
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Trump, Pelosi square off ahead of impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Speaker Nancy Pelosi squared off Sunday ahead of his impeachment trial, as she said senators will “pay a price” for blocking new witnesses and he quickly retorted that she and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff should both testify.
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Ahead of impeachment trial, Trump suggests not having it
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says the Senate should simply dismiss the impeachment case against him, an extraordinary suggestion as the House prepares to transmit the charges to the chamber for the historic trial.
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Ahead of impeachment trial, Trump suggests not having it
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says the Senate should simply dismiss the impeachment case against him, an extraordinary suggestion as the House prepares to transmit the charges to the chamber for the historic trial.
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Trump, Pelosi square off ahead of impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Speaker Nancy Pelosi squared off Sunday ahead of his impeachment trial, as she said senators will “pay a price” for blocking new witnesses and he quickly retorted that she and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff should both testify.
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Trump wants Pelosi, Schiff as impeachment witnesses
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday that senators will “pay a price” if they block new witnesses in Donald Trump's impeachment trial, but the president quickly retorted that she and House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff should also testify.
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Pelosi: Americans want 'fair trial' on Trump impeachment
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday that senators will “pay a price” if they block new witnesses from testifying in the
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Analysis: Pelosi's delay tests public opinion on impeachment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats know they don't have the votes to convict President Donald Trump when the Senate convenes as the Court of Impeachment. But they are pursuing the case in the court of public opinion.
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Analysis: Pelosi's delay tests public opinion on impeachment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats know they don't have the votes to convict President Donald Trump when the Senate convenes as the Court of Impeachment. But they are pursuing the case in the court of public opinion.
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Analysis: Pelosi's delay tests public opinion on impeachment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats know they don't have the votes to convict President Donald Trump when the Senate convenes as the Court of Impeachment. So they are pursuing the case in the court of public opinion.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Analysis: Pelosi's delay tests public opinion on impeachment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats know they don't have the votes to convict President Donald Trump when the Senate convenes as the Court of Impeachment. So they are pursuing the case in the court of public opinion.
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