FAA reauthorization bill on indefinite delay in U.S. Senate over pilot training amendment
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A markup of the FAA reauthorization bill is officially on an indefinite delay after an ongoing dispute over a pilot training amendment.
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Congressional Democrats introduce new bill to protect access to birth control
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Democrats in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate are working on legislation that would codify the right for Americans to have access to FDA-approved birth control into federal law.
Republicans, Democrats fight in Congress over gun violence prevention measures
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A party-line U.S. House vote advanced a Republican effort to overturn the Biden administration’s ATF rule to tighten federal regulations on pistol braces.
Virginia man who described Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol breach as ‘fun’ sentenced to six years in prison
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A Virginia man who sprayed a chemical irritant at officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol breach has been sentenced to 72 months in prison.
Bipartisan U.S. Senate legislation would limit foreign-produced drones in U.S.
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The STOP Illicit Drones Act imposes certain federal funding and prohibitions on drones produced in China, Russia and other countries.
China-U.S. relations thawing again over U.S. push for containment of CCP
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I’ve reported on the worrying signs of a large gap in communications between the US and China. But I’ve also noted the apparent turnaround in May, signaled by President Biden’s comment that a “thaw” was in the wind and ties with China would be improving “very soon.”
U.S. Senate says no to Biden’s student debt relief plan for Americans
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The U.S. Senate rejected President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan for Americans in a 52-46 vote yesterday.
Traction alopecia is issue for servicewomen: Congress trying to expand coverage to help
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Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan of Virginia joined colleagues in introducing the Recognition of Traction Alopecia in Service Women Act.
Communications has been an issue for U.S.-China relations: Can we get to a detente?
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Among the many troubling trends in U.S.-China relations these days is the lack of high-level diplomatic engagement.
Senior living facilities need nursing assistants: Congress stepping in to help?
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The need for nursing assistants and orderlies is projected to rise 5 percent from 2021 to 2031 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
