Claudia Grisales

Claudia Grisales appears in the following:

Senate To Vote On Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation For Supreme Court

Monday, October 26, 2020

The Senate is expected to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday in a mostly party-line vote. Her addition to the court days before the election has been a campaign issue.

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Senate Panel Begins 2nd Day Of Hearings For Supreme Court Nominee Barrett

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

The Senate Judiciary Committee has begun its second day of hearings on President Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Confirmation Hearing Highlights For Supreme Court Nominee Barrett

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday continues Judge Amy Coney Barrett's hearing. During the first day, Republicans swatted down complaints from Democrats that it's an illegitimate process.

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Despite Outbreak, Congress Takes Its Chances Without Widespread Coronavirus Testing

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

The latest cases highlight the absence of a widespread testing program for Congress more than seven months after the World Health Organization declared a pandemic.

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Lawmakers Call For A Coronavirus Testing Program On Capitol Hill

Monday, October 12, 2020

Even after three Senators tested positive for the coronavirus, there are still no testing or tracing protocols on Capitol Hill. There are bipartisan calls to create a regular testing system.

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Sen. Mike Lee, Recently Infected With Coronavirus, Attends Confirmation Hearing

Monday, October 12, 2020

Lee tested positive for coronavirus after a White House event for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett. The Utah Republican returned for the Judiciary Committee hearing Monday.

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Democrats To Frame Barrett As Foe Of Affordable Care Act In Confirmation Hearings

Monday, October 12, 2020

Democrats are poised to argue that confirming Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court will "undercut the rights and safety of all Americans" because of her record on Obamacare and abortion.

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Republican Sen. Pat Toomey To Retire, Opening Up 2022 Race In Pennsylvania

Monday, October 05, 2020

Toomey is leaving politics when his term ends. It triggers a new, major political battle for his seat in 2022. The news puts a key swing state seat up for grabs in the next midterm election.

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McConnell Seeks Agreement To Delay Senate's Return Amid Positive Coronavirus Tests

Saturday, October 03, 2020

But the Senate majority leader said the Judiciary Committee's work can continue on Oct. 12 with the confirmation process for Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court.

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Positive Tests Highlight Lack Of Broad Coronavirus Testing Plan For Congress

Friday, October 02, 2020

The Capitol has struggled with plans to install a program since the pandemic's beginnings, but it's likely to get a closer look in the wake of positive tests for President Trump and the first lady.

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Supreme Court Nominee Captures Capitol Hill's Attention

Monday, September 28, 2020

President Trump and most Republican lawmakers want Judge Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to the Supreme Court before November's election. Confirmation hearings are expected to begin Oct. 12.

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Trump's Remarks About Military Service Could Play A Role In Swing States

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

President Trump's alleged comments disparaging service members is giving Democrats hope they can attract the military vote. Some key states in the election have large military bases.

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McConnell Proposes Pandemic Relief Bill, Democrats Quickly Dismiss It As 'Emaciated'

Tuesday, September 08, 2020

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell rolled out a targeted coronavirus aid plan amid stalled negotiations on a broader deal. Democrats oppose the bill and it's unlikely to advance.

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There's A Big Focus On Suburbs, But Democrats See Potential Gains Farther Out

Wednesday, September 02, 2020

In 2016, President Trump won overwhelmingly in Union County, N.C., an exurban area outside Charlotte. Now, Democrats see potential gains with new residents and disaffected Republicans.

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In N.C., Young Voters Of Color Uninspired By Biden See Defeating Trump As Essential

Friday, August 21, 2020

Voters under 40 will be close to 40% of North Carolina's electorate this fall and its most racially diverse voting bloc. The pandemic weighs heavily on those determined to defeat President Trump.

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North Carolina's Young Voters Could Play A Decisive Role In November Election

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

North Carolina is a critical piece of President Trump's path to a second term. But 4 in 10 voters in the state are under 40, and they could be a decisive roadblock for Trump's campaign.

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Coronavirus Pandemic Changes How Voters Watch Party Conventions

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

On the first night of the Democratic National Convention, party members held a watch party in North Carolina. Due to pandemic restrictions, you could count the attendees on one hand.

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Congress Stalled In COVID-19 Relief Bill Discussions

Saturday, August 08, 2020

Talks between top Congressional Democrats and White House officials have failed to reconcile the coronavirus relief bills of the House and the Senate.

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Coronavirus Relief Package Negotiations Stalled After Nearly 2 Weeks

Friday, August 07, 2020

Negotiations over the next round of coronavirus relief have been going on for nearly two weeks, but leaders from both parties say they are still nowhere close to an agreement.

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As More Lawmakers Test Positive, Congress Gets A Tough Reminder Of Coronavirus Risk

Thursday, August 06, 2020

Congress still doesn't have a widespread testing program for the coronavirus and was reminded of that risk when three members tested positive in one week.

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