A G.O.P. demand to impose stricter work requirements on recipients of food stamps and other public benefits has drawn a Democratic backlash, underscoring the tricky politics at play in the negotiations.
Tag: House of Representatives
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Connolly Attack Raises Concern About Congressional District Office Security
After a man asking for Representative Gerald E. Connolly attacked two aides in his district office in Virginia, members of Congress and their staffs are exploring stepped-up safety measures.
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Taking on the FBI, Trump Allies Single Out a Former Agent
As Republicans and right-wing news outlets try to paint the bureau as politically biased, powerful members of Congress have trained their sights on a little-known former F.B.I. agent.
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When Will the U.S. Run Out of Cash? The Answer Is Complicated.
The federal government is essentially living paycheck to paycheck, making the X-date hard to pin down.
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House Republicans Stall Effort to Expel George Santos From Congress
Democrats tried to force a vote to expel Mr. Santos, a Republican of New York who was indicted last week. But Republicans pushed the matter to the House Ethics Committee.