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House GOP bills have a shot this Congress, but Senate may not have the time

With a GOP trifecta, 12 House Republican priority bills have a chance to become law. But the Senate will need to block off floor time for other priorities.

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GOP-led immigration legislation passes House in first bill of new Congress, but faces uncertain future in Senate

The House voted on Tuesday to pass a GOP-led bill to require detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes, but the measure faces an uncertain future in the Senate in a sign of the challenges facing Republicans despite controlling both chambers of Congress.

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House passes Laken Riley Act, approving immigration measure in first bill of new Congress

The House approved its first policy legislation of the new Congress on Tuesday with a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration.

Social Security, Act and Joe Biden

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Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act into law

The Social Security Fairness Act repeals WEP and GPO, two provisions that reduce or eliminate Social Security benefits for certain federal annuitants.

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What is the Social Security Fairness Act? Biden signs bill to boost payments for some

The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for some retirees who also received pension income.

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Massachusetts public sector retirees celebrate signing of Social Security Fairness Act

Current and former public sector workers in Massachusetts are hailing the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act.

Affordable Care Act Tax Credits Will Expire With No Action By Congress

Tax credits offered through the Affordable Care Act have given more Americans coverage. However, they are set to expire for ...

More Senate Democrats say they’ll vote to advance Laken Riley Act

More Senate Democrats have indicated they plan to vote to advance the Laken Riley Act in a procedural vote this Friday. The ...

How the Electoral Count Reform Act changed Congress' process on Jan. 6

Monday's joint session will be governed by a revised set of procedures that clarify the vice president's role, a change aimed at preventing attempts to overturn election results.

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Biden touts record Obamacare signups, urges Congress to extend subsidies

ACA signups reach record levels with generous subsidies. Biden administration officials urge Congress to extend subsidies ...

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4 Biggest Fights Facing Congress Right Now, and Why They Matter

With the 119th session of Congress in full swing, both chambers are preparing for big fights over the debt ceiling, another ...

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Watch Live: House Republicans hold first leadership meeting of the 119th Congress

House GOP members are holding a news conference at 10 a.m. ET as they make preparations to pass two of President-elect Donald ...

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Why Congress Should Act Now To Prevent Another Pandemic

Medical experts argue that Congress should provide significant funding for medical research to combat bird flu.

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Congress Failed to Pass WIOA Update. What Does That Mean for Higher Ed?

Congress looked set to pass the bipartisan bill to update the workforce development law but then scrapped the legislation at ...

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