For all their accomplishments in the past two years, Democrats face a far tougher environment to see most of their priorities through.
Tag: Senate
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The Best, Worst and Weirdest Political Stories of 2022
Most egregious nepo couple, most stylish exit, top con man and more.
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George Santos Is In a Class of His Own. But Other Politicians Have Embellished Their Resumes, Too.
Mr. Santos, a Republican representative-elect from Long Island, has admitted to lying about his professional background, educational history and property ownership.
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No Child Left Behind, Unless We Don’t Feel Like Dealing With It
The 117th Congress didn’t do two things for kids that the 118th really should.
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Richard Shelby, One of the Last Big Senate Spenders, ‘Got Everything’ for Alabama
Senator Richard C. Shelby made the most of his perch on the committee that controls federal spending. Now he’s leaving Congress, where his way of doing business is a fading art.