The Credit Card Competition Act would stop Visa and Mastercard from hurting small business operators by reining in predatory swipe fees that are among the highest in the world.
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Director Wray defends the ‘real FBI’ against criticism from House Republicans
Chris Wray refused to engage in specific questions about ongoing federal investigations, including those involving former President Donald Trump and Hunter Biden.
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In rowdy scene, House Republicans censure Rep. Adam Schiff over Trump-Russia investigations
The California Democrat, the former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and the lead prosecutor in Trump’s first impeachment trial, has long been a top Republican political target.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Don’t fall for current MAGA hysteria over the national debt
No other nation has as reliably paid its debts as the United States, and the U.S. has more than enough income to support its debt.
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Congress’ anger at FBI shapes surveillance program’s future
Key lawmakers say they won’t vote to renew programs that expire at the end of this year without major changes.
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Republicans object to replacing Democratic Sen. Feinstein on judiciary panel
An ailing Diane Feinstein, 89, has been absent from the Senate since February, creating a headache for Democrats who are hoping to use their majority to confirm as many of President Biden’s judicial nominees as possible.
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Jared Golden floats compromise to fend off debt crisis in Washington
Lawmaker urges president and the U.S. House speaker to cut a deal on the budget to prevent a federal default on debt payments.
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TikTok CEO faces off with Congress over security fears
The CEO of TikTok is being grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.
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Treasury Secretary Yellen tells Congress U.S. banking system ‘remains sound’
In less than a week, Silicon Valley Bank, based in Santa Clara, California, failed after depositors rushed to withdraw money amid anxiety over the bank’s health.
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Jim Fossel: Stop legislative wolves in sheep’s clothing
Let’s curtail trickery by lawmakers – at both the state and federal level.