Channeling old political spirits, Sen. Murray rains money on WA: Republicans said everyone should be embarrassed about the return of pork-barrel spending to ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/channeling-old-political-spirits-sen-murray-rains-money-on-wa/
Murray attempts to force another IVF vote: The move came after an anticipated announcement Monday by the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense that they ...
politico.com/live-updates/2024/03/11/congress/murrays-move-for-another-ivf-vote-senate-00146283
GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley accuses Biden administration of trying to silence immigration judges
abcnews.go.com/US/gop-sen-chuck-grassley-accuses-biden-administration-silence/story
Grassley says Tyson decision to close pork plant a 'great big punch to the gut' for Perry
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2024/03/12/chuck-grassley-tyson-foods-decision-to-close-perry-iowa-plant-a-punch-to-the-gut/72941598007/
Veterans to receive expanded IVF options under new VA policy: Secretary McDonough said "raising a family is a wonderful thing."
abcnews.go.com/Politics/va-expand-ivf-policies-include-single-same-sex/story
Inside Politics Live Event in Belfast: Join the team for a special live event on April 10th in the MAC, Belfast, when we’ll be discussing the impact of 'The ...
events.irishtimes.com/events/70110
Clark College to receive $1 million to develop a program to teach maintenance of electric vehicles
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/23/clark-college-to-receive-1-million-to-develop-a-program-to-teach-maintenance-of-electric-vehicles/
Republican blocks US Senate effort to provide IVF to vets after ‘recent chaos in Alabama’
al.com/news/2024/03/republican-blocks-us-senate-effort-to-provide-ivf-to-vets-after-recent-chaos-in-alabama.html
Iowa Poll: Nearly half approve of jobs Ernst, Grassley are doing, but disapproval grows
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2024/03/22/iowa-poll-nearly-half-of-iowans-approve-senators-joni-ernst-chuck-grassley-job-performance/72775040007/
First over-the-counter birth control pill in U.S. now available - UPI.com: The first-ever daily birth control pill in the United States that does not need a ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/04/Perrigo-Opill-birth-control-abortion/7711709574180/
Grassley takes credit for prodding FBI to investigate Biden whistleblower charged with lying
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/02/29/grassley-takes-credit-alexander-smirnov-investigation/72795508007/
HAPPENING NOW: Senate Democrats hold a news conference on the Alabama IVF ruling. abcnews.go.com/Politics/whats-ivf-patients-alabama/story
How the US quietly became the world's top oil producer: Net oil imports are dropping and the U.S. now produces more crude oil than any other country
theweek.com/politics/how-the-us-became-top-global-oil-producer
‘Sad news’: Grassley mourns Caitlin Clark decision to declare for WNBA draft: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is mourning basketball star Caitlin Clark’s decision ...
thehill.com/homenews/4500185-grassley-mourns-caitlin-clark-wnba-decision/
Ignoring Warnings, G.O.P. Trumpeted Now-Discredited Allegation Against Biden: Republicans in Congress built their impeachment case against President Biden around ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/23/us/politics/gop-smirnov-allegation-biden.html
Senate GOP Blocks Effort to Federally Protect IVF Access: "Remember this the next time they claim to care about freedom and family," said one Democratic ...
commondreams.org/news/republicans-and-ivf
Ex-F.B.I. Informant Is Charged With Lying Over Bidens’ Role in Ukraine Business: The informant’s story was part of a series of explosive and unsubstantiated ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/15/us/politics/fbi-informant-bidens-ukraine.html
Quick Glance: FBI Informant Lied: Hunter and Joe Biden
- Alexander Smirnov lied about Joe and Hunter Biden and Burisma
- Indictment against FBI informant for misinformation about Bidens
- Case stemmed from investigation against Hunter Biden
- Smirnov provided false information about Bidens to FBI
Next step in Mayorkas impeachment puts Sen. Patty Murray in spotlight: Murray, a Democrat and the president pro tempore of the Senate, will preside over the ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/next-step-in-mayorkas-impeachment-puts-wa-sen-patty-murray-in-spotlight/
Quick Glance: Mayorkas Defends Record and Criticizes Republicans
- Mayorkas defends his record on the southern border and criticizes House Republicans.
- He has no plans to slow down his work despite facing historic impeachment.
- Mayorkas views impeachment as a distraction but it does not hinder his daily tasks.
- He urges Republicans in Congress to support bipartisan immigration reform.
Why Iowa senators Grassley and Ernst broke with Republican ranks on foreign aid to Ukraine
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/13/chuck-grassley-joni-ernst-voted-to-approve-95-billion-foreign-aid-bill-ukraine-israel/72581965007/
Quick Glance: Iowa Senators Support Ukraine Aid
- Grassley and Ernst voted for $95 billion foreign aid.
- Package includes $60 billion to support Ukraine against Russia.
- Ernst emphasized strengthening USA against foreign aggressions.
- Grassley criticized his party and supported buying weapons domestically.
What is the 25th Amendment? A simplified explanation of what it does, who can invoke it
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/09/what-is-the-25th-amendment-simplified/72536345007/
Michael O’Regan, ‘generous, compassionate’ Irish Times journalist, dies at home in Dublin
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/02/18/michael-oregan-generous-compassionate-irish-times-journalist-dies-at-home-in-dublin/
GOP senator doesn’t want to pass a tax bill because it could make Biden ‘look good’
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/gop-senator-doesnt-want-pass-tax-bill-make-biden-look-good-rcna136649
Quick Glance: New Tax Bill Expands Child Tax Credit and Business Breaks
- A comprehensive, bipartisan tax reform was passed by the House to expand the child tax credit for American families and reinstate tax breaks for businesses.
- The widespread support in the House was critical for the legislation, fast-tracked under a tactic known as 'suspension' by Republicans.
- The tax legislation passed would raise the refundable portion to $1,800 per child in 2023, $1,900 per child in 2024 and $2,000 per child in 2025.
- The bill would also create tax benefits for people impacted by natural disasters and strengthen the low-income housing tax credit.
Clear majority of voters intend to vote Yes in both referendums, poll shows: Majority know little about the changes just three weeks before vote ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/02/09/yes-campaign-in-the-lead-but-signs-referendum-campaign-likely-to-tighten/
How Iowa's Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst voted on the failed Senate border security deal
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/07/how-iowa-senators-chuck-grassley-joni-ernst-voted-on-the-failed-border-security-deal/72512313007/
Senators Klobuchar, Grassley Seek to Restore Antitrust Funding to Spending Bill: A bipartisan group of lawmakers are urging colleagues to reinstate funding to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-06/lawmakers-seek-to-restore-antitrust-funding-to-spending-bill
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Sen. Chuck Grassley discharged from hospital; expects to return to work next week - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/01/19/Chuck-Grassley-discharged-hospital/5961705654607/
Coming Sunday: Iowa Poll to reveal feelings on Trump, Biden, Reynolds and key legislation
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2024/03/01/iowa-poll-to-gauge-opinions-on-trump-biden-reynolds-key-legislative-issues/72777656007/
Drug trade powder keg: How Ireland became a significant player in international drugs trade
irishexaminer.com/news/spotlight/arid-41338889.html
Patty Murray pledges to work ‘around the clock’ to fund government after congressional leaders reach $1.6 trillion deal
columbian.com/news/2024/jan/09/patty-murray-pledges-to-work-around-the-clock-to-fund-government-after-congressional-leaders-reach-1-6-trillion-deal/
Chuck Grassley: How Iowa pioneered the rise of renewable energy: Opinion: Iowa farmers and others helped put the 30-year-old Wind Energy Incentives Act into ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2024/02/08/iowa-pioneered-renewable-energy-rise-wind/72522048007/
Can California’s new Senate leader harness his extreme energy?: Sen. Mike McGuire, a Democrat from the North Coast, is the new California Senate president pro ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-05/mike-mcguire-is-everywhere-can-he-harness-his-high-energy-as-californias-new-senate-leader
Who is Lloyd Austin and why is he under fire?: The US Secretary of Defence's health issue caught public attention after it emerged that US President Joe ...
indianexpress.com/article/who-is/lloyd-austin-hospitalisation-us-defence-secretary-health-9103198/
Who is Lloyd Austin and why is he under fire?: The US Secretary of Defence's health issue caught public attention after it emerged that US President Joe ...
indianexpress.com/article/who-is/lloyd-austin-hospitalisation-us-defence-secretary-health-9103198/
Quick Glance: Lloyd Austin Hospitalized after Prostate Cancer Surgery
- Pentagon under fire for secrecy regarding US Defense Secretary's hospitalization.
- Austin hospitalized since January 1 with urinary tract infection after December surgery for prostate cancer.
- Pentagon's disclosure came after public criticism, revealing Austin was admitted to the hospital on December 22.
- Doctors confirm early detection of prostate cancer and excellent prognosis.
Why Hasn’t Senator Patty Murray Called for a Ceasefire in Gaza? AIPAC.: Dear Patty Murray: Call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
thestranger.com/guest-editorial/2024/01/18/79348346/why-hasnt-senator-patty-murray-called-for-a-ceasefire-in-gaza-aipac
Gazette Daily News Podcast: Wednesday, January 17, 2024: Quick bites from the latest headlines
thegazette.com/podcasts/gazette-daily-news-podcast-wednesday-january-17-2024/
🚧 Shut it down! 🚧
On Saturday, after months of being ignored by Sen Patty Murray, protesters shut down I-5 for nearly five hours to demand a ceasefire ... Show more
Washington's U.S. Sens. Murray, Cantwell get up-close look at I-5 Bridge maintenance
columbian.com/news/2024/jan/03/washingtons-u-s-sens-murray-cantwell-get-up-close-look-at-i-5-bridge-maintenance/
Humorist Dave Barry's year in review 2023: What can we say about the year that was? Not even AI could have made it up.
bostonglobe.com/2023/12/31/magazine/dave-barry-looks-back-on-2023/
Quick Glance: Dave Barry's 2023 Recap
- Republicans regain control of the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. and struggle to elect a speaker, creating a humorous comparison to a Formula 1 race.
- Embarrassing announcements about Biden's handling of classified documents lead to comparisons to the TV show Hoarders and low ratings for the Ukraine-Russia war in the US.
- Trump is indicted for a payment to Stormy Daniels, leading to various reactions and implications for the 2024 election.
- The indictment story has different implications for Trump, Biden, and the news media, creating a complex and interesting narrative.
Dave Barry Year in Review: 2023 was the year that AI and pickleball came for humanity
miamiherald.com/living/liv-columns-blogs/dave-barry/article283068803.html
Quick Glance: Dave Barry's 2023: AI and Pickleball Take Aim at Humanity
- Republicans regain control of the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., taking five days and 15 ballots to elect a speaker, showcasing their qualifications to govern.
- Embarrassing announcements about Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents in the White House create a 'Hoarders' impression, leading to Democratic confidence.
- A freight train crash in East Palestine, Ohio, results in toxic political rhetoric, with blame games involving Republicans, Democrats, and the Chinese government.
- President Biden's support for Ukraine's war with Russia is in danger of being overshadowed in the U.S. due to low ratings, while a Manhattan grand jury indicts Donald Trump.
Grassley says he has seen ‘no evidence’ of wrongdoing in GOP Biden probe: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said that he has seen “no evidence” that President Biden ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4359220-grassley-says-he-has-seen-no-evidence-in-gop-biden-probe/
Sending unrestricted aid to Israel may flout existing US law: US law limits aid to countries that violate human rights. Here’s why it isn’t applied to Israel.
vox.com/world-politics/24011316/us-aid-israel-biden-human-rights-leahy-law
Key senator blasts House GOP’s funding threat as shutdown confrontation brews: Sen. Patty Murray is sounding the alarm about House Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan to ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/mike-johnson-government-funding-plan-spending-cuts-patty-murray-rcna128622
Leahy: Trade reforms needed to compete with China: Nowhere is the U.S. failure to support our own innovative industries more obvious than in the intellectual ...
bostonherald.com/2023/12/11/leahy-trade-reforms-needed-to-compete-with-china/
New plan will help fix 'red flag' in student financial aid, Sen. Patty Murray says
seattletimes.com/education-lab/more-wa-students-will-be-eligible-for-college-financial-aid-next-year/
Bernie Sanders May Push Vote on Conditioning Aid to Israel in Coming Weeks: Sen. Bernie Sanders’s comments came ahead of a Democratic caucus discussion about ...
theintercept.com/2023/11/28/bernie-sanders-conditioning-aid-israel/
DeSantis, all-in on Iowa, finishes 99-county tour where he started: Far behind Trump in a critical state
cnn.com/2023/12/02/politics/desantis-iowa-full-grassley/
Grassley tells House GOP upset by bipartisan border talks, don’t ‘hold out for perfect’
thegazette.com/government-politics/grassley-tells-house-gop-upset-by-bipartisan-border-talks-dont-hold-out-for-perfect/
Extending postpartum Medicaid coverage is key to bolstering maternal health care in Iowa, advocates say
thegazette.com/state-government/extending-postpartum-medicaid-coverage-is-key-to-bolstering-maternal-health-care-in-iowa-advocates/
Senators launch bipartisan probe of private equity's growing role in U.S. health care
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senators-grassley-whitehouse-probe-private-equity-us-health-care-rcna128070
Mike Pence Will Be 'Killer Witness' Against Donald Trump—Attorney: Mike Pence said Donald Trump had surrounded himself with "crank" lawyers promoting ...
newsweek.com/mike-pence-killer-witness-against-donald-trump-attorney-election-1847958
Quick Glance: Report: Pence's Hesitation to Preside Over Jan. 6 Electoral Count Revealed
- Mike Pence initially did not want to preside over the count of electoral votes on Jan. 6, 2021, amid pressure from Trump to overturn the election results.
- Investigations by special counsel Jack Smith show that Pence left personal notes indicating his initial reluctance to preside over the count of electoral votes.
- Pence told investigators that his loyalty to Trump never wavered at the time.
- Pence was also questioned about his recent memoir, detailing conversations with Trump about certifying the votes, including an investigation into the placement of a comma in one section of the book, which Pence deemed a mistake.
Private Equity Under US Congressional Probe Over Hospital Failures: Private equity’s stewardship of hospitals is again coming under scrutiny with the launch of a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-08/private-equity-under-congressional-probe-over-hospital-failures
Vivek Ramaswamy completes 'Full Grassley' tour of all 99 Iowa counties twice, campaign says
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/caucus/2024/01/03/vivek-ramaswamy-campaigns-in-all-99-iowa-counties-twice/72083818007/
Chuck Grassley to turn over Senate papers to University of Northern Iowa library: The longest-serving current U.S. senator, Chuck Grassley, 90, will turn his ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/04/chuck-grassley-senate-papers-university-northern-iowa-gift/72100331007/
Sen. Murray tours Cowlitz Indian Tribe's mobile medication-assisted treatment van
columbian.com/news/2024/jan/03/sen-murray-tours-cowlitz-indian-tribes-mobile-medication-assisted-treatment-van/
Protesters Rally at Seattle Space Needle to Demand Gaza Ceasefire: In Seattle, hundreds of people blocked the main entrance of the Space Needle observation tower ...
democracynow.org/2023/11/21/headlines/protesters_rally_at_seattle_space_needle_to_demand_gaza_ceasefire
Notable people with St. Louis area ties who died in 2023: Just some of the people in government, business, the arts and other areas with St ...
stltoday.com/news/local/metro/notable-people-with-st-louis-area-ties-who-died-in-2023/article_423907be-dd42-11ed-b5f0-dfd0983ad5aa.html
Fertilizer Industry Market Power Is Focus of US Legislation Backed by Farmers: After cracking down on concentration in the meat industry, US senators now want ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-11/fertilizer-industry-sway-is-focus-of-upcoming-us-legislation
Senator Chuck Grassley: Competition Is What's Needed to Break Drug Pricing Fever | Opinion
newsweek.com/senator-chuck-grassley-competition-whats-needed-break-drug-pricing-fever-opinion-1850163
Pat Leahy’s reasons to be cheerful (and not): Our political editor on the reasons to draw solace from a turbulent year in politics
irishtimes.com/opinion/2023/12/23/pat-leahys-25-reasons-to-be-cheerful-and-not/
Quick Glance: Broad Senate Support for Biden's Aid Plan for Israel and Ukraine
- Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasize the importance of supporting Israel and Ukraine in a global context.
- The threat posed by Iran and Russia to the United States and its allies is highlighted. Aid to Ukraine would also strike a blow to Tehran.
- The Hamas attack on Israel led to a new regional crisis and increased demand for military support for allies.
- Republican Vice Chair of the committee, Sen. Susan Collins (Maine), also supports a joint effort to help Israel and Ukraine.
Donald Trump Fact-Checked on Chuck Grassley Claim: The former president on Saturday claimed to have helped the Iowa Republican senator win reelection in 2022.
newsweek.com/donald-trump-fact-checked-chuck-grassley-claim-1845051
Jewish Protesters Shut Down University Bridge During Rush Hour: The whole world is watching, Patty Murray.
thestranger.com/news/2023/12/15/79308454/jewish-protesters-shut-down-university-bridge-during-rush-hour-to-call-for-ceasefire-in-gaza
Jan. 6 Footage of Pelosi Speaking With Pence Sparks Conspiracy Theory: A compilation video of Pelosi on the phone with Pence during the Capitol riot has been ...
newsweek.com/jan-6-footage-pelosi-speaking-pence-sparks-conspiracy-theory-1845031
Leftist Democrats invoke human rights law in scrutiny of Israel military aid: Congressional progressives say proposed $14.3bn breaches 1997 Leahy act as assault ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/nov/03/israel-aid-democrats-leahy-act-congress
FBI Informant Report Sparks New Theory About Joe Biden: Republican Senator Chuck Grassley claimed this week that the FBI at one point had "criminal information" ...
newsweek.com/fbi-informant-report-sparks-theory-joe-biden-1838710
US Government Shutdown Risk on Jan 20 Rising on Stalled Spending Talks: Senate Appropriations Chairwoman Patty Murray warned Thursday that the risks of a Jan ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-07/us-government-shutdown-risk-rising-as-spending-talks-stall-key-senator-warns
Jewish Voice for Peace Shuts Down the Federal Building, Demands Ceasefire Now: The action marks an escalation in the group’s tactics after weeks of ...
thestranger.com/news/2023/11/03/79239525/jewish-voice-for-peace-shuts-down-the-federal-building-demands-ceasefire-now
Forget dating apps. Sen. Grassley’s office has produced 20 marriages.: Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley’s D.C. and Iowa offices have now produced 20 married ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/10/19/senator-chuck-grassley-married-couples-weddings/
Senators joke about all the matchmaking in Grassley’s office: ’20 marriages!’: Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) quipped Thursday that he may start looking for love by ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4277470-senators-joke-matchmaking-grassley-office-twenty-marriages/
Why Six Jewish Community Members Got Arrested in Patty Murray’s Office Friday Night
thestranger.com/guest-editorial/2023/10/17/79214621/why-six-jewish-community-members-got-arrested-in-patty-murrays-office-friday-night
Ex-assistant commissioner Pat Leahy: ‘From a garda management perspective, they weren’t ready for it’
businesspost.ie/news/ex-assistant-commissioner-pat-leahy-from-a-garda-management-perspective-they-werent-ready-for-it/
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The Republican bait-and-bait approach to investigating Biden: The substance of the allegations matters less than their utility as an engagement tool.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/10/31/comer-fundraising-biden/
Patty Murray calls for Gaza war ‘pause’ as Seattle rally urges cease-fire: U.S. Senator Patty Murray has called for a "humanitarian pause" in the ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/patty-murray-calls-for-gaza-war-pause-as-seattle-rally-urges-cease-fire/
Chuck Grassley praises Biden's 'very strong' speech defending Israel after Hamas attack
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/18/chuck-grassley-praises-joe-bidens-defense-of-israel-after-hamas-attack-but-criticizes-his-policies/71231910007/
Grassley says Biden border wall decision made because ‘big blue cities’ are ‘facing the reality’ of migrant crisis
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4241269-grassley-says-biden-administration-border-wall-decision-made-because-big-blue-cities-are-facing-the-reality-of-migrant-crisis/
Quick Glance: Biden shocks allies with border wall revelation
- President Biden's decision to proceed with border wall construction has shocked allies and immigration advocates.
- The administration's participation in the roundtable received praise from CHC members; however, there was no mention of plans to restart border wall construction.
- A notice posted on the Federal Register on Wednesday waived several environmental and historical protection laws to allow for wall construction in Starr County, Texas, using funds appropriated in 2019 for that purpose.
- When asked if he believes the border wall works, Biden sighed, 'no.'
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