Why the Department of Education has withstood so many assaults from the right
Many conservatives want to use the department to advance “anti-woke” policies and understand that harnessing its power can ...
‘Rosy’ Budget Assumptions Might Increase National Debt Says Think Tank
Republicans bet on the economy growing faster than reasonable to cover plans that could reignite inflation, rising interest ...
This is a story about the filibuster. You should read it anyway
When things actually happen on Capitol Hill, it’s frequently because senators find ways around the filibuster, the custom whereby a supermajority of 60 votes is required to pass legislation.
Democrats in Congress Will Soon Be Able to Actually Do Something to Pressure Trump
Funding for the government expires March 14. Republicans will need Democratic votes to keep the government open. They’ll need ...
Opinion: Confirmation votes show importance of independent leadership
The Republican senators who voted against Pete Hegseth's confirmation as defense secretary should be applauded.
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This is a story about the filibuster. You should read it anyway
For example, (increasing ... and that’s by getting around the filibuster through reconciliation. That’s the pattern we’re in, right? MERKLEY: Yes, with an amendment. And the amendment ...
Senate GOP moves to take reins on Trump’s budget agenda after progress stalls in the House
Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) announced Wednesday that the upper chamber will mark up a budget ...
What impact does the US Department of Education have in Delaware?
With a Washington hub, regional offices and several thousand employees, the federal department has a few key functions. These ...
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Independent in Name Only: Maine Senator Consistently Votes Liberal Democratic Party Line
When Senate Democratic Leader Schumer says “Jump,” Sen. Angus King of Maine, who purports to be an independent, dutifully ...