#McConnell, Schumer reach deal to block Trump defense bill veto

#McConnell, Schumer reach deal to block Trump defense bill veto

“#McConnell, Schumer reach deal to block Trump defense bill veto” Senate leadership hammered out a bipartisan deal to block President Trump from possibly vetoing the defense authorization bill, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced early Tuesday. “The Democrat leader and I have agreed to unanimous request as follows: the Senate will meet for pro forma sessions…

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#.2 billion only keeps the MTA on life support

#$4.2 billion only keeps the MTA on life support

“#$4.2 billion only keeps the MTA on life support” Congress finally reached a relief-bill deal that will send a much-needed $4.2 billion to the MTA. Kudos to Sen. Chuck Schumer for getting it done — and for warning that it’s not nearly enough. The aid should let the agency avoid — for now — major…

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#Dianne Feinstein ‘struggling’ with cognitive decline: report

#Dianne Feinstein ‘struggling’ with cognitive decline: report

“#Dianne Feinstein ‘struggling’ with cognitive decline: report” WASHINGTON — Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the oldest member of the Senate at age 87 and the most senior Democrat on its powerful Judiciary Committee, is “seriously struggling” with cognitive decline, a new report says. People familiar with the California lawmakers’ situation told the New Yorker on Wednesday that…

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#Schumer urges Biden to cancel portion of student loan debt

#Schumer urges Biden to cancel portion of student loan debt

“#Schumer urges Biden to cancel portion of student loan debt” President-elect Joe Biden should issue an executive order to cancel college student debt when he gets control of the White House, Sen. Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said. “Getting rid of student debt. I have a proposal with [Massachusetts Sen.] Elizabeth Warren that the first $50,000…

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#Hunter Biden venture eyed Cuomo, Schumer for deals: documents

#Hunter Biden venture eyed Cuomo, Schumer for deals: documents

“#Hunter Biden venture eyed Cuomo, Schumer for deals: documents” A failed Hunter Biden business venture — which an ex-partner said involved Joe Biden — targeted “key domestic contacts” including Gov. Cuomo for potential projects across the country, documents reveal. A May 15, 2017, memo naming potential contacts was sent by Joe Biden’s brother Jim to…

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#Dems to boycott SCOTUS hearing in effort to block nomination

#Dems to boycott SCOTUS hearing in effort to block nomination

“#Dems to boycott SCOTUS hearing in effort to block nomination” Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee will boycott Thursday’s vote to move forward on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, the party’s Senate leader confirmed. Speaking on the Senate floor Wednesday, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) slammed Republicans’ handling of…

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