As the U.S. Congress enters its lame-duck session, lawmakers are under pressure to address several critical issues before the end of the year.
Republicans are preparing for the incoming administration, while Democrats are being urged to confirm more of President Biden's judicial nominees. Additionally, advocates are pushing for the reauthorization of payments to 'downwinders,' individuals affected by nuclear testing fallout. The session is expected to be busy, with both chambers in session until mid-December, tackling a range of legislative priorities.
The outcome of these efforts could have significant implications for the next administration and the country's future policies.
.Here are the top political news stories for today.
Here we go again, a lame-duck Congress pushing through a bunch of last-minute legislation without proper debate or accountability. This is exactly why we need smaller government—too much power is concentrated in the hands of a few, and they rush to make decisions that impact all of us. Instead of scrambling to pass more laws and spending programs, how about they just leave things alone and let the free market sort itself out? More government intervention just creates more problems in the long run.
Congress better get moving on confirming Biden’s judges and reauthorizing support for downwinders—there's too much at stake for them to sit around and waste this opportunity!
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Liberals pressure Senate Democrats to confirm more Biden judges while they can
Demand Justice, a progressive organization focused on the judiciary, is set to bombard Capitol Hill with a message for the closing weeks of the 118th Congress: Do "whatever it takes" to confirm Presid
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Advocates from around the country urge lame-duck House to resume payments to downwinders
Dozens of groups from 17 states and territories, including Utah, are urging Congress to reauthorize payments to downwinders before the end of the year. On Tuesday, Congress entered a lame-duck session,
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Opinion: Three priorities for New England in lame duck session
There are three proposals in particular that the New England Council believes are critical to economic prosperity and quality of life in the region, and remain our top legislative priorities for the remainder of 2024.
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