#Schumer says he will introduce a marijuana reform bill

#Schumer says he will introduce a marijuana reform bill

“#Schumer says he will introduce a marijuana reform bill” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he wants to make the “long overdue” issue of marijuana reform a priority for Congress, saying it will provide “justice” for those harmed by harsh cannabis laws. The New York Democrat released a video on his Twitter account Thursday featuring…

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#Mitch McConnell warns Democrats against dodging filibuster

#Mitch McConnell warns Democrats against dodging filibuster

“#Mitch McConnell warns Democrats against dodging filibuster” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday warned Democrats against scrapping the 60-vote requirement for legislation after a top Senate Democrat accidentally outed plans to steamroll another bill through Congress without Republican votes. McConnell (R-Ky.) did not directly mention the Monday hot-mic revelation from Senate Small Business Committee…

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#Capitol rioters ‘love this country’ but BLM sparks fear

#Capitol rioters ‘love this country’ but BLM sparks fear

“#Capitol rioters ‘love this country’ but BLM sparks fear” GOP Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin drew fire Saturday for saying that Trump-supporting Capitol Hill rioters don’t scare him — but Black Lives Matter protesters do. “I never felt threatened [during the Jan. 6 incursion], because I didn’t,” Johnson said Thursday on talk radio’s “The Joe…

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#Merrick Garland speaks at DOJ before swearing-in by Kamala Harris

#Merrick Garland speaks at DOJ before swearing-in by Kamala Harris

“#Merrick Garland speaks at DOJ before swearing-in by Kamala Harris” Attorney General Merrick Garland paid a visit to his new office Thursday morning to deliver his first remarks to Justice Department staff ahead of his swearing-in by Vice President Kamala Harris. Speaking during his virtual address to all 115,000 department employees, Garland reiterated his pledge…

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