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Schatz 'encouraged' by Biden's halt on new oil, gas leases on federal lands

U.S. Senator Brian Schatz released the following statement on new executive actions: “President Biden's announcement today shows the commitment, … Full story here. Originally published 2021-01-27 10:54:34 — www.kitv.com...

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Capitol Insurrection Investigation Update Week 3: Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville Implicated …

… himself, along with police officers and military personnel, Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks and now we know Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville. Full story here. Originally published 2021-01-27 10:45:00 — www.newamericanjournal.net...

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Kaine, Warner join colleagues re-introducing bill to grant DC statehood

WASHINGTON (CBS19 NEWS) — Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, both D-VA, and many other Democratic senators joined Senator Tom Carper, … Full story here. Originally published 2021-01-27 10:41:07 — www.cbs19news.com...

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Daines to introduce bill countering Biden's pause on oil, gas leases on federal lands

MONTANA – U.S. Sen. … Senator Jon Tester released a statement following the Administration's signing of the executive order: … red tape or thousands of unused leases, but that effort cannot come at the expense of Montana jobs. Full...

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Sen. Collins promotes censure action against Trump instead of impeachment

Maine's senior senator says the proposal is gaining traction now that a … Sen. Susan Collins is pushing a proposal to have the Senate censure former … So, it seems to me that there is some value in looking at an alternative to …...

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Menendez talks Gateway Project with Transportation Secretary

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey, the ranking Democrat on the Senate's mass … traffic, stranding commuters and bringing Amtrak and NJ Transit service to a halt. … In 2015, Menendez, Sen. Booker, Rep. Sires, and Rep. Full story here....

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Trump appointee put Tuberville in Jan. 5 meeting at White House before editing post

… his Facebook page that he was in a meeting at the White House with Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville, the then-director of the Republican Attorneys … Full story here. Originally published 2021-01-27 09:44:11 — www.alreporter.com...

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Sen. Tammy Baldwin helps introduce $15 minimum wage bill

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) helped to introduce legislation that could raise the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025. The Raise the Wage … Full story here. Originally published 2021-01-27 09:37:30 — www.tmj4.com...

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Baldwin backs big minimum wage hike

(WMTV) – Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin joined nearly three dozen Democratic senators to help … The new bill, spearheaded by former Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT) and Patty Murray (D-WA) … Full story here....

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Democrats renew fight for $15 minimum wage as Sanders vows passage

If Democrats can't get the votes in the Senate, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I–Vt.), one of the lead sponsors, is threatening to wield his new clout as chair of the … Full story here. Originally published 2021-01-27 09:23:47 — www.politico.com...

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Menendez Opening Remarks at Nomination Hearing for US Ambassador to the United Nations

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), incoming Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered the following … Full story here. Originally published 2021-01-27 09:15:00 — www.insidernj.com...

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Vermont Sen. Leahy Released From Hospital, Will Return To Work

Sen. Patrick Leahy is back home this morning after a trip to the hospital. The senator from Vermont was taken to the hospital Tuesday out of an … Full story here. Originally published 2021-01-27 09:15:00 — www.newsy.com...

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Sasse, Fischer differ on impeachment dismissal vote

Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska was one of five Senate Republicans who did not vote in favor to dismiss Donald Trump's second impeachment trial … Full story here. Originally published 2021-01-27 09:03:45 — www.newschannelnebraska.com...

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Cassidy Announces $21.5 Million for COVID-19, Hurricane Laura Recovery

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is awarding $21.5 … Full story here. Originally published 2021-01-27 08:51:10 — www.kadn.com...

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Texas Senator Ted Cruz Introduces Bill Setting Congressional Term Limits

It's an idea people have been talking about since America's founding – term limits for members of Congress. This week, Texas Senator Ted Cruz and a … Full story here. Originally published 2021-01-27 08:41:15 — ktemnews.com...

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Cassidy: White House needs to 'justify' size of proposed $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy is voicing pause over the tentative size of President Joe Biden's proposed COVID-19 relief … Full story here. Originally published 2021-01-27 08:34:16 — wgno.com...

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At NYSBA Panel, Amy Klobuchar Says Pandemic Hurt Competition, But Sees 'Moment of Hope' for …

… of her past bill targeting corporate monopolies, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D–Minnesota, … “We need to be as sophisticated as they are,” said the senator. Full story here. Originally published 2021-01-27 08:30:00 — www.law.com...

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Leahy's hospitalization shows Dems' majority hangs by thread

Sen. Patrick Leahy (D–Vt.) pauses in the Capitol Rotunda. … Leahy (D-Vt.), who has served in the Senate since 1975, returned to work on … The most senior Democratic senator said he was given a “clean bill of health” after … than in...

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Senators Capito and Warren re-introduce Ally's Act legislation

Senators Capito and Warren originally introduced Ally's Act last September. The legislation is named after ten-year old Colorado-native, Ally Tumblin, … Full story here. Originally published 2021-01-27 08:23:08 — www.wdtv.com...

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McConnell says 'basic arithmetic' shows Dems can't kill filibuster. How that hampers these …

McConnell, R-Ky., made the statement after retracting a demand that Senate … 4, 2020, file photo Republican Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, speaks to … Full story here. Originally published 2021-01-27 08:20:58 — www.foxnews.com...

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This Bernie Sanders Inauguration Meme Snapchat Lens Lets You Get Creative With The Joke

Less than a month into 2021, the image of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I–Vermont) … your own meme by virtually setting the Vermont senator down wherever you … Inauguration Meme Instagram Filter Puts The Senator Anywhere You Go. Full story here....

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Chairman Risch Opening Statement at Nomination Hearing for Linda Thomas-Greenfield to be U.S. Ambassador to the UN

Chairman Risch Opening Statement at Nomination Hearing for Linda Thomas-Greenfield to be U.S. Ambassador to the UN Full story here. Originally published 2021-01-27 08:08:00 — www.foreign.senate.gov...

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Senator Rand Paul Says Vaccine Distribution Key To 2021

United States Senator Rand Paul says getting the COVID-19 Vaccine to those who need it … Senator Paul told the News Edge the vaccine will hopefully help get the economy back open again in Kentucky and across the country. Full story here. Originally...

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Republican Senator Tom Cotton says there is 'no specific, credible threat' to the Capitol to justify …

Republican Senator Tom Cotton there is justification for the continued … that justifies this continued troop presence,' the Arkansas senator wrote … Full story here. Originally published 2021-01-27 08:03:16 — www.dailymail.co.uk...

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Leahy and Sanders take center stage in US Senate

Hours after Joe Biden was sworn in as president, Sen. Patrick Leahy, D–Vt., was sworn in as president pro tempore of the Senate, placing him third in … Full story here. Originally published 2021-01-27 07:56:15 — mountaintimes.info...

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