US Congress Politics
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House Republicans vote to rebuke Kamala Harris over administration's handling of border policy
Jul 25, 2024 2:59 pm - WASHINGTON — House Republicans are moving quickly to emphasize Vice President Kamala Harris's role in the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S. border with Mexico, ...
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In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu seeks support for war in Gaza, sparking large protests
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U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is resigning from office following his corruption conviction
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Where suburban House candidates’ finances standJul 21, 2024 8:00 pm - Candidates in other suburban congressional races filed reports showing their recent fundraising efforts and spending habits, too.
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Suburban Republicans leave convention energized and hopeful for NovemberJul 19, 2024 6:11 pm - Suburban GOP delegates on Friday headed back home from the Republican National Convention, saying they felt energized and hopeful for the November election.
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Casten, Garcia call for Biden to withdraw from presidential raceJul 19, 2024 5:19 pm - U.S. Reps. Sean Casten of Downers Grove and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia of Chicago on Friday added their voices to the the growing chorus of Democrats calling for President Joe Biden to end his reelection campaign.
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Expand SNAP or hike crop prices? Congress is locked in a farm bill fight.
Jul 14, 2024 6:00 am - Congress could promise farmers new guaranteed minimum prices for their crops, as it considers sweeping new agriculture legislation. Or lawmakers could provide more genero...
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Casten proposes asking apparel makers to voluntarily reveal environmental impact of production processJul 12, 2024 4:41 pm - U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove proposed bipartisan legislation that manufacturers voluntarily attach labels to apparel or apparel packaging that will inform consumers about the environmental impact of clothing they purchase.
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‘A vile act of hate’: Display about hostages outside Rep. Schneider’s office vandalizedJul 05, 2024 11:48 am - For the second time in less than a week, a Jewish congressman from the North suburbs was the target of antisemitism, his office reported Friday.
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US Sen. Dick Durbin undergoes hip replacement surgery in home state of Illinois