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Texas Sen. Ted Cruz defends pandemic relief funding that helped two billionaire donors land $35M

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz – COURTESY PHOTO / U.S. SENATE … The senator pushed the Federal Reserve to make a loan program available to oil and gas companies, … I'm proud to defend jobs in Texas. https://t.co/m4O1UO3zRt. Full story here....

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Susan Collins, Angus King Back $2000 Stimulus Payments

That to me is too high,” she says. … “It's time for Senator McConnell to get out of the way, and let the Senate vote on this legislation to provide real relief … Full story here. Originally published 2020-12-29 11:27:07 —...

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Schumer, winemakers praise change in canned wine regulations

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D–NY) announced Tuesday that the Alcohol and … Osborn said, “I would like to thank Senator Schumer's many years of work on … Full story here. Originally published 2020-12-29 11:18:45 — 13wham.com...

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MURKOWSKI: Senate cooperation to hinge on Georgia runoffs

Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski spoke with the Daily News on Dec. 21 — soon after voting to approve an omnibus appropriations package … Full story here. Originally published 2020-12-29 11:07:30 — www.ketchikandailynews.com...

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WATCH: Senator nails McConnell for blocking $2000 checks after supporting tax cuts for billionaires

WATCH: Senator nails McConnell for blocking $2,000 checks after … of the annual Defense Authorization Bill, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) took the floor … Murphy spoke shortly after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) … Full story...

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Kamala Harris receives 1st dose of Moderna coronavirus vaccine

Senator Harris, who is Black and Asian-American, will become the second high-profile person from an ethnic minority background to receive the … Full story here. Originally published 2020-12-29 10:56:15 — globalnews.ca...

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McConnell blocks effort to quickly increase direct stimulus payments

… request on the Senate floor, but any senator can halt passage of legislation that way. McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, objected to the request. Full story here. Originally published 2020-12-29 10:11:15 — www.cnn.com...

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Georgia Sen. Perdue calls himself an 'outsider' — after nearly 6 years in Congress

Sen. David Perdue (R–GA), who has been serving in his position for over five … Perdue's fellow Georgia senator, Kelly Loeffler, is also facing a runoff … Full story here. Originally published 2020-12-29 10:03:11 —...

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How Bernie Sanders plans to force a vote on $2000 Covid-19 relief checks

… impact payments” — in other words, stimulus checks — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I–VT) is ready to continue the fight. … If no senator objects to the majority leader's request to bypass the many delays permitted by the Senate rules,...

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GOP Georgia Senators Loeffler, Perdue Throw Weight Behind Boosted $2000 Coronavirus …

C.), as well as co-sponsor Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), expressed determination to vote in favour of the $2,000 cheques. 60 votes are needed in the … Full story here. Originally published 2020-12-29 09:37:30 — sputniknews.com...

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Blackburn Blasts Proposal for $2000 Trump Bucks: 'Pathway' to 'Guaranteed Minimum Income'

Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn (TN) shredded a congressional plan that would authorize a $2,000 direct payment to most Americans, saying in … Full story here. Originally published 2020-12-29 09:36:21 — www.mediaite.com...

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Kelly Loeffler, David Perdue Support Increasing Payments to $2K: 'We Need to Get Relief to …

79,620 U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler speaks at a Defend The Majority … Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) and David Perdue (R-GA), two GOP incumbents who face … people, joining Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), who recently indicated the same. … to Trump's...

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Sen Perdue: Republicans fighting against an 'aggressive' liberal plan that's so dangerous

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) … Democratic Georgia Senate candidate Jon Ossoff says his opponent Sen. … Senator Marco Rubio called on Congress Tuesday to "quickly pass legislation" to increase stimulus checks to $2000 for … Full...

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar honors Sid Hartman

The life and legacy of Sid Hartman was honored on Tuesday morning as U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar presented Chad Hartman an official copy of the … Full story here. Originally published 2020-12-29 09:21:32 — www.radio.com...

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Trump Vs. McConnell on COVID Aid increase: Sen Rubio leads a group that would give the …

… between outgoing President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). … In a statement released yesterday the Senior Senator from Florida made his position on the matter very clear. … As for Sen. Full story here....

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Rubio Calls on Congress to 'Quickly' Pass $2000 Payments: Americans in 'Dire Need' of Relief

Senator Marco Rubio (R–FL) has joined President Donald Trump's call for Congress to increase coronavirus stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000. Full story here. Originally published 2020-12-29 09:03:45 — www.mediaite.com...

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Loeffler's Conflicts Worse Than Reported

Kelly Loeffler, the wealthiest United States senator with a net worth of $500 million, may be facing new questions about potential self-dealing and … Full story here. Originally published 2020-12-29 08:52:30 — hillreporter.com...

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Did McConnell Say Democrats 'Shall Have No Victories'?

Kentucky Colonel and Senator, Mitch McConnell, in a small gathering of mega rich donors, reaffirmed his vow to block every bill from the Democrats. Full story here. Originally published 2020-12-29 08:40:56 — www.snopes.com...

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John Cornyn : Cornyn's Energy Innovation Bill Now Law

WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R–TX) released the following … 'Rather than regulate energy providers into the ground, this law will encourage industry innovation,' said Sen. Cornyn. 'The LEADING Act will lower...

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Loeffler sides with Trump on $2000 stimulus payments

Sen. Kelly Loeffler of Georgia signaled on Tuesday that she's willing to vote in favor of increasing direct aid to … To heighten the drama of the NDAA override, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has vowed to filibuster the vote unless the …...

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Loeffler, Perdue join growing number of Senate Republicans backing $2000 stimulus checks

The latest calls came from Georgia's two embattled Republican senators — Sen. David Perdue (R) and Kelly Loeffler — as they find themselves in the … Full story here. Originally published 2020-12-29 06:45:23 — www.washingtonpost.com...

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Transition Highlights: McConnell Blocks Immediate Vote on $2000 Stimulus Checks

Sen. McConnell: “I object. … After Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, tried to force an immediate vote … Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, on Tuesday blocked an … they will not lose a week's worth of...

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Collins' bill expanding dementia care for veterans slated to become law

Bipartisan legislation sponsored by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R–ME) to close a … The State Veterans Homes Domiciliary Care Flexibility Act, which Sen. … commitment to our heroes,” said Senator Collins. “My father, Donald...

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Mitch McConnell's Cancer Scare

Everyone that is except Mitch McConnell. The senior senator from Kentucky knew only the good die young. That being the case, he chose to double … Full story here. Originally published 2020-12-29 06:15:00 — www.patheos.com...

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Sen. Schumer Calls for Offshore Wind Turbine Assembly Site to be Built in Brooklyn

Sen. Schumer Calls for Offshore Wind Turbine Assembly Site to be Built in Brooklyn … U.S. Senator Charles Schumer on Monday joined Public Advocate … Schumer said it is high time for Brooklyn to be among the New York … Full story here....

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