AOC demands Schumer make Sinema’s life ‘as difficult as possible’

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New York Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to make Senator Sinema's life "as difficult as possible." This comes after Sinema told Schumer to "pick up the pace when it comes to conducting a floor vote in the upper chamber." This process can often take hours.

Dems Election bills dead, after Sinema and Manchin vote to keep filibuster

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Although both Manchin and Sinema have said that they support certain elements of both voting bills, they both stated that they would not vote to change the rules of the Senate which would change the way debate is held and would allow for a simple majority vote.

Progressives Unhappy Manchin Rejects Build Back Better Bill

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Manchin has cites many reasons for his opposition to this bill and progressives are unhappy. He believes the Democrats are pushing too much too soon.

Why was Senator Blumenthal attending a Communist awards show?

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Although Senator Richard Blumenthal says his beliefs do not line up with that of Communism, just last week he attended the Amsted Award Ceremony. He now says that he "regrets" attending the show.

Joe Manchin Declares He “Cannot Vote” For Build Back Better Bill

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In an interview with Fox News on Sunday, Senator Joe Manchin (D) spoke frankly about his concerns with the proposed Build Back Better bill, declaring he would vote no.

Senate Confirms Biden Ambassadors, then Adjourns for Christmas

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With Christmas day a week away, members of Congress were anxious to tie up any work and head home for a long-anticipated break. However, they would confirm over thirty ambassadors appointed by the Biden Administration before Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) would officially adjourn the current session.

Senate Parliamentarian Denies Democrats’ immigration proposal

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Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough has rejected yet a third attempt by Democrats to push immigration reform through as a part of the Biden Administration's Build Back Better legislation.

Build Back Better Bill Could Add $3T to the Deficit, CBO says

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The Congressional Budget Office released a new analysis of the bill on Friday, and the CBO says that the Build Back Better plan could actually add a whopping $3 trillion over the next decade if the programs in the spending bill are made permanent.

Former Trump Chief of Staff Files Lawsuit against Pelosi and Jan. 6 Committee

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On Tuesday, former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows informed the January 6 investigative committee panel that he would no longer cooperate with the Select Committee's investigation into the incidents that took place on the Capitol Building. Meadows' attorney sent a letter to the panel, which now is threatening to hold Meadows in contempt.

Deadlines Loom Large in Congress, Setting up Dramatic December

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In the past, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, (R). KY Assuming that, like last time, both parties generally support another continuing resolution to kick the proverbial can down the road to their future selves, the next catastrophe to avert would be defaulting on the national debt.