Claudia Grisales

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GOP Relief Bill Sets The Stage For A Showdown With Democrats

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

After lengthy negotiations, Senate Republicans rolled out their plan for the next wave of coronavirus aid. Under it, supplemental unemployment payment would fall to $200 per week through September.

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After Delays, Republicans Rolled Out A New Pandemic Relief Bill. Democrats Balked

Monday, July 27, 2020

After days of delays, congressional Republicans unveiled their $1 trillion proposal for a fifth wave of pandemic relief. Democrats are not on board — signaling tough negotiations ahead.

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Senate GOP To Release $1 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill

Monday, July 27, 2020

Senate Republicans will unveil a $1 trillion coronavirus relief bill on Monday. It has money for schools, businesses and testing. The measure is a starting point for negotiations with Democrats.

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Tammy Duckworth's Stock Rises As A Possible VP Choice After High-Profile Weeks

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

The Illinois senator and Iraq War veteran, who's on Joe Biden's shortlist for running mates, has drawn new attention after spats with President Trump's administration and his allies.

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Lawmakers Leverage Defense Bill To Address Police Reform, Racial Injustice

Friday, July 17, 2020

Congress will vote next week on the annual defense bill. After failing to pass police reform, some lawmakers see a chance to revive the debate about discrimination, but a presidential veto looms.

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Congress To Start Debate On Annual Defense Bill

Thursday, July 16, 2020

The annual defense bill is usually approved with overwhelming bipartisan majority and touted by the president. This year the debate has been dominated by issues of racial justice and police reform.

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Several GOP Senators Plan To Skip The Republican National Convention

Wednesday, July 08, 2020

As pandemic cases spiral upward in Florida and elsewhere, there are new calls to scale down the August event.

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Trump Vows To Veto Defense Bill If It Removes Confederate Names From Military Bases

Wednesday, July 01, 2020

An effort to remove Confederate names from military bases has broad bipartisan support in both chambers of Congress. President Trump is vowing to veto the defense bill if the provision stays in.

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Congress Wants Answers From Trump On Russian Bounties In Afghanistan

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Lawmakers demand answers about reported bounties Russia paid to Afghan insurgents to kill U.S. troops. Democrats are headed to the White House Tuesday after several Republicans were briefed Monday.

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House Approves Police Reform Bill, But Issue Stalled Amid Partisan Standoff

Thursday, June 25, 2020

The House passed legislation crafted in the wake of national protests set off by the death of George Floyd. The bill is not expected to move in the GOP-led Senate, after Democrats blocked GOP bill.

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House Takes Up Police Reform Bill A Day After Senate's Version Is Blocked

Thursday, June 25, 2020

On Wednesday, Senate Democrats blocked the chamber's GOP police reform bill. The House will vote on a version drafted by Democratic leaders, but it's not expected to go anywhere.

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Both Chambers Of Congress Back For 1st Time During Pandemic Amid Questions On Tests

Thursday, June 25, 2020

The House will return to Washington after its latest extended recess. The plans will overlap the Senate's session for the first time since the pandemic began as access to testing remains limited.

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Senate Democrats Block GOP Police Reform Bill

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Democrats wanted Republicans to agree to bipartisan talks before beginning debate on the GOP police reform bill. GOP leaders argued Democrats should have allowed debate to try to amend the bill.

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Republicans' Police Reform Bill Focuses On Transparency And Training

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Led by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Republicans unveil their legislative response to the national outcry for an overhaul of police practices. Democrats argue the plan does not go far enough.

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Senate Judiciary Holds Hearing On Police Use Of Force

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

The hearing included two panels, one on policing in the black community, and another, the chairman said, with "folks who can tell us about the other side of the story and ways to go forward."

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Congress Heads Toward Clash With Trump Over Removal Of Confederate Symbols

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Contradicting Trump, the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee greenlights a commission to rename Army installations bearing Confederate names. Lawmakers in the House are taking similar action.

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George Floyd's Brother Testifies Before House Judiciary Committee

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on racial profiling and police violence ahead of sweeping legislation on police reform. Philonise Floyd, George Floyd's brother, was one of the witnesses.

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Led By Tim Scott, Senate Republicans Begin Drafting Their Own Police Reform Plan

Tuesday, June 09, 2020

A day after Democrats rolled out a policing reform bill, Senate Republicans create a group to draft a plan. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell asks Sen. Tim Scott to take the lead.

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Democrats Unveil Police Reform Legislation Amid Protests Nationwide

Monday, June 08, 2020

Congressional Democrats on Monday unveiled the Justice in Policing Act of 2020, which aims to install wide-ranging reforms for police departments across the country. It faces Republican opposition.

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Murkowski Struggles With Whether To Support Trump Reelection

Thursday, June 04, 2020

The GOP senator from Alaska says she agrees with former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' sharp rebuke of the president. The public critique from an ex-Cabinet official exposed a split within the party.

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