#Heartland Democrats are feeling left out — again

#Heartland Democrats are feeling left out — again

Heartland Democrats are feeling left out — again Midwest Democrats are warning that the party’s coastal image — encapsulated by its new leadership roster — could haunt them politically as they seek to make inroads in America’s heartland. House Democrats this week elected a new team of leaders to guide them through the next Congress…

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#The Hill’s Morning Report — Senate protects same-sex marriage; House aims to avert rail strike

#The Hill’s Morning Report — Senate protects same-sex marriage; House aims to avert rail strike

The Hill’s Morning Report — Senate protects same-sex marriage; House aims to avert rail strike Editor’s note: The Hill’s Morning Report is our daily newsletter that dives deep into Washington’s agenda. To subscribe, click here or fill out the box below. Amid the nation’s shifting politics and Congress’s fluctuating incentives to compromise, the Senate on…

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#Senate on verge of history with same-sex marriage vote

#Senate on verge of history with same-sex marriage vote

Senate on verge of history with same-sex marriage vote The Senate is set to move Wednesday toward enshrining marriage equality into federal law, a historic moment that elected leaders across the political spectrum say represents a milestone for Congress and the nation. “Just a few years ago, there would not be the support there is today…

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#Progressives eye new Congress emboldened by midterm wins

#Progressives eye new Congress emboldened by midterm wins

Progressives eye new Congress emboldened by midterm wins Progressives have finally found reason to celebrate. Now they just have to convince other Democrats to come to the party. For months, moderates picked off primary challengers from the left ahead of the midterms, leaving just a handful of liberal candidates to compete against Republicans this fall….

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