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The Senate Moves in Slow Motion. Could This Speed It Up?
WASHINGTON — The Senate hit a nasty partisan impasse this year over voting rights legislation, but when it comes to…
Senate Republicans Stall Crucial Vote on Fed Nominees
President Biden’s plans to reshape the Federal Reserve suffered a setback on Tuesday as Republicans delayed a key vote on…
Senate Confirms Califf as F.D.A. Chief in Tight Vote
The Senate on Tuesday narrowly confirmed Dr. Robert Califf as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, a key federal…
Why Republicans Can’t Filibuster Biden’s Supreme Court Nominee
While Democrats failed last week to upend the Senate filibuster to pass new voting rights laws, they do not have…
Senate Democrats Press Ahead With Debate on Voting Rights Bill
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats plan to press ahead this week with an effort to push new voting rights protections through…
Manchin’s Choice on Build Back Better: Mine Workers or Mine Owners
Chris Hamilton, the president of the West Virginia Coal Association, which represents the owners, said coal employment would remain viable…