The senator’s absence is at the center of a growing political crisis.
Tag: Democratic Party
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House Democrats Move to Force a Debt-Limit Increase as Default Date Looms
House Democratic leaders who have been quietly planning a strategy to force a debt ceiling increase to avert default began taking steps on Tuesday to deploy their secret weapon.
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Jay Inslee, Washington’s Departing Governor, Sees Greener Pastures Ahead
After nearly 30 years in elected office, Washington’s governor plans to shift his focus to climate solutions and clean energy, underscoring the need for “a sense of optimism and confidence.”
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Senator Ben Cardin Won’t Seek Re-election in Maryland
His retirement is likely to draw a number of Democrats and Republicans to compete for the seat.
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Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington, Climate Champion, Won’t Seek Re-Election
Mr. Inslee, 72, a former presidential candidate and a leading Democratic proponent of policies to slow climate change, said he would not seek a fourth term.