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Gun control must include background checks, Dems tell Trump
Congressional Democratic leaders have warned President Donald Trump that any proposal on gun control must include a House-passed bill to expand background checks for gun purchases — or else risk no legislation at all. In a joint statement, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said they spoke by phone with Trump, […]
Gun control must include background checks, Dems tell Trump
Congressional Democratic leaders have warned President Donald Trump that any proposal on gun control must include a House-passed bill to expand background checks for gun purchases — or else risk no legislation at all. In a joint statement, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said they spoke by phone with Trump, […]
Congress returns to McConnell’s legislative ‘graveyard’
Facing criticism that the Senate has become little more than what one member calls an “expensive lunch club,” Congress returns for the fall session Monday with pressure mounting on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to address gun violence, election security and other issues. The Kentucky Republican has promised a “Grim Reaper” strategy focused on burying […]
Congress returns to McConnell’s legislative ‘graveyard’
Facing criticism that the Senate has become little more than what one member calls an “expensive lunch club,” Congress returns for the fall session Monday with pressure mounting on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to address gun violence, election security and other issues. The Kentucky Republican has promised a “Grim Reaper” strategy focused on burying […]
Deal sealed on federal budget ensures no shutdown, default
President Donald Trump and congressional leaders have announced a critical debt and budget agreement that’s an against-the-odds victory for Washington pragmatists seeking to avoid political and economic tumult over the possibility of a government shutdown or first federal default. The deal, announced this week by Trump on Twitter and in a statement by Democratic House […]
Deal sealed on federal budget ensures no shutdown, default
President Donald Trump and congressional leaders have announced a critical debt and budget agreement that’s an against-the-odds victory for Washington pragmatists seeking to avoid political and economic tumult over the possibility of a government shutdown or first federal default. The deal, announced this week by Trump on Twitter and in a statement by Democratic House […]
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