President Biden has pledged to keep in place his commitment to cancel up to $20,000 in federal student loans for 43 million people.
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Just days to spare, Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal, sending it to Biden
President Biden said he would sign the bill into law as soon as possible. “This bipartisan agreement is a big win for our economy and the American people,” the president said.
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Senate Republicans pen letter saying no to clean debt limit increase
Republican senators who didn’t sign the letter included a cluster of moderates – Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, and Mitt Romney of Utah.
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Democrats pressure Republicans on debt limit, spending cuts
No one expects the House’s bill, which would increase the nation’s borrowing authority as well as cut spending, will reach President Biden’s desk.
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Latest push to revive Equal Rights Amendment fails in Senate
The 51-47 vote included support from 2 Republicans including Sen. Collins.
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Biden’s official entry to 2024 race shapes House and Senate fight
Biden’s formal entry into the 2024 campaign clarifies the contours of down-ballot races.
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Senators take first step in repealing Iraq War authorization
The bipartisan effort comes as lawmakers in both parties are increasingly seeking to claw back congressional powers over U.S. military strikes and deployments.
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Republican leader McConnell remains in hospital with concussion after fall
The Kentucky senator, who’s 81, was attending a private dinner in Washington on Wednesday when he tripped.
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Bill would hide home addresses of congressional candidates
Maine lawmakers consider measure to keep residential addresses off campaign paperwork for contenders for U.S. House and U.S. Senate.
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Senate passes $1.7 trillion bill to fund government, aid Ukraine
The massive bill includes about $772.5 billion for non-defense, discretionary programs and $858 billion for defense and would finance agencies through September.