Tag: United States Congress
Gov. Whitmer among 7 awarded for courage by JFK Foundation
<p>BOSTON — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and six other people who risked their own health and safety to help and protect others during the...
Whose ‘Big Lie’? Trump’s proclamation a new GOP litmus test
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump and his supporters are intensifying efforts to shame — and potentially remove — members of their party who are seen...
Florida governor sets election dates to fill US House seat
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A special primary election to fill the seat of the late U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings will be held in November, followed...
Santorum’s comments on Native Americans don’t quiet critics
<p>NEW YORK — CNN analyst Rick Santorum's claim that he misspoke during a recent speech where he said there was “nothing here” when the...
GOP lawmaker: Three-Fifths Compromise was to end slavery
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee Republican falsely declared Tuesday that an 18th century policy designating a slave as three-fifths of a person was adopted...
Florida governor sets election dates to fill US House seat
<p>TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A special primary election to fill the seat of the late U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings will be held in November, followed...
GOP lawmaker: Three-Fifths Compromise was to end slavery
<p>NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee Republican falsely declared Tuesday that an 18th century policy designating a slave as three-fifths of a person was adopted...
McConnell says GOP open to $600 billion for infrastructure
<p>LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Monday that Republicans are willing to spend up to $600 billion on infrastructure, far...
Treasury announces plans to borrow $463 billion this quarter
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department says it expects to borrow $463 billion in the current April-June quarter and $2.28 trillion for the full budget...
Treasury announces plans to borrow $463 billion this quarter
<p>WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department says it expects to borrow $463 billion in the current April-June quarter and $2.28 trillion for the full budget...