#End Israeli exceptionalism under US law

#End Israeli exceptionalism under US law

Today’s ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that it is “plausible” that Israel has engaged in acts of genocide in Gaza underscores the need to review current U.S. policy on shipping arms to that nation that are being used in attacks on the territory.  This should mean abandoning the practice of giving Israel…

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#Biden announces UN General Assembly representatives for US 

#Biden announces UN General Assembly representatives for US 

President Biden on Sunday announced his five nominations for the U.S. representatives to the upcoming General Assembly of the United Nations (UN). The nominees include Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.), political consultant Janet Keller, former Georgia state Rep. Calvin Smyre (D) and Jeff Worthe, president of Worthe Real Estate Group.  Lee has represented California’s…

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#Congressional negotiators roll out sweeping .7 trillion funding bill 

#Congressional negotiators roll out sweeping $1.7 trillion funding bill 

Congressional negotiators roll out sweeping $1.7 trillion funding bill  Congressional negotiators unveiled a mammoth $1.7 trillion funding bill early Tuesday, as leaders scramble to quickly sort out government funding for fiscal 2023 before the end of the month. The 4,155-page funding package, which lawmakers hope to pass later this week, includes $772.5 billion in non-defense discretionary…

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#Lawmakers reach deal on framework for omnibus spending package  

#Lawmakers reach deal on framework for omnibus spending package  

Lawmakers reach deal on framework for omnibus spending package   Lawmakers have struck a much-anticipated deal on a framework for an omnibus package to fund the government for fiscal 2023. Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) on Tuesday night said negotiators had “reached a bipartisan, bicameral framework that should allow us to finish an…

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#Congress inches toward year-end government funding deal

#Congress inches toward year-end government funding deal

Congress inches toward year-end government funding deal Congressional negotiators are making a dash to scrounge together a bipartisan deal on how to fund the federal government for fiscal year 2023, with just weeks on the clock until a looming shutdown deadline.   Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) told The Hill on Wednesday that top negotiators on both…

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#Divided GOP tiptoes on Biden request for more Ukraine aid

#Divided GOP tiptoes on Biden request for more Ukraine aid

Divided GOP tiptoes on Biden request for more Ukraine aid Republicans are tiptoeing around a recent request from the Biden administration for billions in Ukraine aid, as the party faces internal divisions on the path forward for assistance.   The White House last week asked Congress for more than $37 billion in additional assistance for Ukraine…

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#Schumer to nominate Murray as Senate president pro tempore

#Schumer to nominate Murray as Senate president pro tempore

Schumer to nominate Murray as Senate president pro tempore Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced at the Senate Democratic lunch Wednesday that he will nominate Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) next month to serve next year as Senate president pro tempore, a position that is third in line to the presidency. The nomination will need…

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