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Byline: LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent

05 Apr

Biden’s big infrastructure plan hits McConnell-GOP blockade

published on April 5, 2021 - 12:20 PM

(AP) — Republicans in Congress are making the politically brazen bet that it’s more advantageous to oppose President Joe Biden’s

30 Dec

Trump’s $2,000 checks all but dead as GOP Senate refuses aid

published on December 30, 2020 - 1:04 PM

(AP) — President Donald Trump’s push for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks all but died Wednesday as Senate Majority Leader Mitch

19 Nov

Trump ally McCarthy is reelected leader of House Republicans

published on November 19, 2020 - 3:05 PM

(AP) — Rep. Kevin McCarthy easily won reelection as House Republican leader, a stunning turnaround as the entire GOP leadership

21 Sep

Pelosi to church: ‘Follow science’ on COVID-19 restrictions

published on September 21, 2020 - 1:02 PM

(AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pushed back Friday against the Catholic archbishop of San Francisco’s criticism of COVID-related restrictions,

22 Jul

Dems press McConnell on virus aid, but some in GOP revolt

published on July 22, 2020 - 1:08 PM

(AP) — Despite disarray in the Republican ranks, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pushed Wednesday to unveil a draft COVID-19

07 Jul

McConnell eyes virus aid as evictions, benefits cuts loom

published on July 7, 2020 - 1:10 PM

(AP) — An eviction moratorium is lifting. Extra unemployment benefits are ending. Parents are being called to work, but schools

18 Jul

House approves $15 minimum wage, Senate prospects are dim

published on July 18, 2019 - 1:25 PM

(AP) — House Democrats approved legislation Thursday to raise the federal minimum wage for the first time in a decade,

11 Mar

Trump’s record $4.7 trillion budget relies on strong growth

published on March 11, 2019 - 12:47 PM

(AP) — President Donald Trump proposed a record $4.7 trillion federal budget for 2020 on Monday, relying on optimistic 3.1

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