US Congress Politics
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Senate Republicans again block legislation to guarantee women’s rights to IVF
Sep 18, 2024 9:10 am - Republicans have blocked for a second time this year legislation to establish a nationwide right to in vitro fertilization, arguing that the vote is an election-year stunt after Democrats forced a vote on the issue.
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Speaker Johnson sets House vote on government funding bill after a one-week postponement
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Casten’s GOP rival defends Trump, Vance on debunked claims about migrants eating petsSep 16, 2024 7:47 pm - A suburban Republican congressional candidate on Monday defended GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance for perpetuating debunked claims that immigrants are eating pets and wild animals in an Ohio town.
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A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key US House races. It could help Democrats
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Speaker Johnson calls off a vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
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Congress honors 13 troops killed during Kabul withdrawal as politics swirl around who is to blame
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Who are the top federal campaign donors from Illinois?Sep 08, 2024 9:00 pm - The nearly $72 million a Lake Forest billionaire and his wife have contributed to federal candidates and groups this election cycle is significantly greater than any other Illinoisans’ donations, data from an independent research group shows.
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Why did groups pay for U.S. lawmakers’ trips abroad?Aug 30, 2024 11:21 pm - Five of the congressional representatives serving the North, West and Northwest suburbs took trips abroad last year that were funded by think tanks and other special interest groups, documents show.
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How Kamala Harris inspired Lauren Underwood to start her own candle lineAug 22, 2024 7:04 am - U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood talked about attending parties at Vice President Kamala Harris’ house, watching reality TV and even had some advice for JD Vance, during a national TV appearance on “The Daily Show.”
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DNC notebook: How Kamala Harris inspired Lauren Underwood to start candle lineAug 22, 2024 7:04 am - Candles connect Kamala Harris and suburban U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood. And a senator offers some lighthearted dating advice for single Democratic voters.