Republicans vow to stop an infrastructure bill any way that they can.
Category - Congress
“Where do they think it’s going to come from?”
Senator Joe Manchin signals that he could support reconciliation for an infrastructure bill.
Senate GOP Says No to Earmarks
It's their loss.
“There’s no pathway for anything”
Republicans say they won't support immigration reform or much of anything else.
Earmarks Are Back
House Republicans officially join Democrats in endorsing earmarks.
McConnell Threatens “Scorched Earth” in Already Scorched Senate
McConnell says he set fire in a field that he already burned.
Democrats Plan to Permanently Reduce Child Poverty
Democrats are planning to make the large child tax credits permanent.
Democrats Pass The American Rescue Plan
No Republicans voted for a massive campaign to reduce child poverty.
Congressional GOP Close to Embracing Earmarks
Earmarks may be the key to passing bills through the end of the year.
White House Prepares For Even Bigger Spending Package
A larger spending package costing trillions over 10 years is in the works.
House Democrats Pass Reform Bills
Congressional Democrats are passing bills, but Republicans plan to kill them.
Report Details Failing Infrastructure Ahead of Expected Bill
Before Congress begins debate, engineers say most of our infrastructure is close to failing.
Senate Dems Forced to Drop Min Wage Hike From COVID Bill
The wage hike won't be in the final COVID bill, but it's still good policy.
Republicans Lose Money For Their Own States
Republicans refused to cooperate and they will pay a literal price for it.
Schumer Hints He’ll Use Reconciliation for COVID Relief
Schumer says they'll use budget reconciliation if Republicans force them to.
McConnell Won’t Bring Senate Into Session for Impeachment
McConnell won't bring the Senate into session until Trump's very last day.
Republicans Audition for 2024 With Electoral College Stunt
The GOP protest won't work, but it's not suppose to.
Better Than Nothing?
The new stimulus package is fairly comprehensive, but it's also too small.
We’re Perilously Close to a Government Shutdown
Funding authority for the federal government could expire at midnight tonight.
Unemployment Will End For Many Even With Renewal
State systems will have to restart even if Congress approves something this week.