#Jeff Fortenberry announces resignation amid conviction

#Jeff Fortenberry announces resignation amid conviction

“Jeff Fortenberry announces resignation amid conviction” Rep. Jeff Fortenberry announced he was resigning from Congress on Saturday, two days after he was convicted on charges he lied to the FBI about an illegal campaign donation from a foreign billionaire. The Nebraska Republican made the announcement in a letter to his House colleagues, saying he’d step…

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#GOP Rep. Don Young, the longest-serving House member, dead at 88

#GOP Rep. Don Young, the longest-serving House member, dead at 88

“GOP Rep. Don Young, the longest-serving House member, dead at 88” ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Don Young, a blunt-speaking Republican and longest-serving member of Alaska’s congressional delegation, has died. He was 88. His office announced Young’s death in a statement Friday night. “It’s with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce Congressman Don Young (R-AK),…

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#House allows proxy voting, Democrat lead

#House allows proxy voting, Democrat lead

“#House allows proxy voting, Democrat lead” In the name of COVID safety, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has OK’d “proxy voting” — which in fact has made it easier to win votes despite her razor-thin majority. It lets Democrats (and a smaller number of Republicans) skip out out on actually showing up for work, but still…

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#8 big problems with Joe Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’ bill

#8 big problems with Joe Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’ bill

“#8 big problems with Joe Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’ bill” House Democrats continue working to secure the necessary votes to pass “Build Back Better,” their massive reconciliation bill. Even if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi twists enough arms for passage, prospects in the Senate remain dim as Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema have refused to…

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