Hakeem Jeffries, the New Yorker who succeeded Nancy Pelosi this year as the House’s top Democrat, is getting a trial by fire.
Tag: Law and Legislation
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Congress Can Impose an Ethics Code if the Supreme Court Won’t
That would help foster a culture of accountability and transparency for a small group of powerful officials who have long avoided both.
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Republicans Report Progress in Debt Limit Talks as Negotiations Continue
Negotiators reconvened on Thursday after working through the night to strike a deal, as hard-right Republicans and some Democrats expressed concerns about the shape of an emerging compromise.
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House Passes Bill to Make Penalties Permanent for Fentanyl-Related Drugs
The legislation earned quiet endorsement from the Biden administration and a solid group of Democratic votes, but exposed divisions over how to tackle the country’s most pressing drug crisis.
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New York City Moves to Regulate How AI Is Used in Hiring
New York City’s pioneering, focused approach sets rules on how companies use the technology in work force decisions.