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presiding officer of the United Kingdom's lower chamber of Parliament
GOP senator bashes Marjorie Taylor Greene: 'She is dragging our brand down': Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., went after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Tuesday ...
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Quick Glance: The Right Grapples with Marjorie Taylor Greene's Impact
- Kevin McCarthy's concessions led to repercussions for both him and the Republican Party.
- Greene faces criticism from conservative media and politicians who see her as a liability to the party.
- Her controversial actions and missteps have resulted in increased scrutiny, even from within her own party.
- The GOP base is not fully aligned with Greene's pursuits, indicating growing doubts about her ability to represent the party.
Mike Johnson’s sons almost drowned after Mar-a-Lago meeting last year: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said his sons almost drowned after he had dinner with ...
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Arizona Republicans block another Democratic effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban: "The last thing we should be doing today is rushing," a GOP leader said.
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
Biden signs $1.2 trillion government funding package, averting partial shutdown: The Senate passed the bills early Saturday in a 74-24 vote.
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House Dem: Speaker needs to deliver ‘inevitable’ to ‘flammable right wing’ on government funding
thehill.com/homenews/house/4505223-house-democrat-speaker-inevitable-flammable-right-wing-government-funding/
Biden calls in congressional leaders to talk Ukraine aid, government shutdown deadline
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Quick Glance: Biden Urges Congressional Leaders to Avoid Shutdown
- President Joe Biden urged the top four Congressional leaders to act swiftly to prevent a government shutdown and provide emergency aid to Ukraine and Israel.
- Biden stressed the urgency of Ukraine aid and the necessity of supporting Israel's replenishment of Iron Dome interceptors.
- House Republicans have blocked a $95 billion national security package enhancing aid for Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific.
- Government funding for various sectors expires soon, highlighting the need for bipartisan action to prevent significant economic damage from a potential government shutdown.
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle retracts offer to SNP for emergency ceasefire debate: After proposing a fresh debate to make up for last week's parliamentary antics ...
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We do not "believe that you can continue in your role as Speaker"
The SNP's Westminster leader Stephen Flynn says his party doesn't "have ... Show more bbc.in/3I9oylC
Quick Glance: Speaker Accused of Political Decision on Gaza Vote
- Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle faces backlash for selecting both Labour and government amendments to the SNP's Gaza ceasefire motion.
- Criticism arises over the perceived 'overtly political decision' by Hoyle, amid concerns of a rebellion if Labour's amendment was not chosen.
- Safety concerns were a key factor in Hoyle's decision to allow for a wide debate in the Commons by accepting both Labour and government amendments.
- The SNP plans to vote for the Labour amendment despite considering it 'deficient', aiming to increase the chances of a parliamentary vote for an immediate ceasefire.
John Howells Column Page 11: Growing up in my secondary school I was in a class which had Jewish boys in it.
tavistock-today.co.uk/opinion/john-howells-column-page-11-674723
Not taking care of business: Congress on winter vacation, leaving long list of challenges behind
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Could they remove Biden under the 25th Amendment? Should they?: It is about as likely François Mitterrand coming forward to say that he faked his death and has ...
thehill.com/opinion/white-house/4458374-could-they-remove-biden-under-the-25th-amendment-should-they/
McConnell to Scripps News: We're not going to shut the government down: McConnell's comments come as Congress works to secure a funding agreement by Friday to ...
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Questions linger over Parliament spending: Documents posted on social media show per diems approved for 10 trips allegedly made by the Speaker of the House ...
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'You've called Sir Keir Starmer Prime Minister once or twice lately, are you letting the polls get to your head?' Wilfred Frost asks House of Commons speaker ... Show more trib.al/IBtTKku
House Passes Government Funding Bill, Averting Shutdown Again: Some agencies’ budgets were set to expire Friday at midnight.
forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2024/02/29/house-passes-government-funding-bill-to-avert-shutdown-again/
Hoyle in the Hole: The Readout With Allegra Stratton: Seven days ago the Readout began by wondering how Labour would manage an SNP opposition day vote on a ...
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Gaza ceasefire vote: Humza Yousaf accuses ‘worst of politicians’ Suella Braverman of stoking 'fires of racial and religious tensions’
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Betty Boothroyd’s belongings raise £84,600 for charity at auction: The estate of the first female Speaker of the House of Commons, Baroness Betty Boothroyd ...
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House backs bill for legal marijuana sales; Youngkin opposes idea: The House of Delegates backed legislation setting up a framework for legal marijuana sales ...
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Virginia’s first Black House speaker talks Youngkin, Trump and his legacy: Scott reigns over a chamber that voted to block the desegregation of public schools ...
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House passes bipartisan tax bill that would expand child tax credit : The tax package would increase child tax credit and restore other deductions.
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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.
See some of Betty Boothroyd's possessions up for auction as late MP's estate is sold off
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US Congress leaders reach short-term deal to avert government shutdown till March: Report
wionews.com/world/us-congress-leaders-reach-short-term-deal-to-avert-government-shutdown-till-march-report-679759
Relief for student-loan borrowers is on the line as government shutdown looms: The House GOP's current education spending proposal includes cuts to resources to ...
businessinsider.com/will-government-shut-down-student-loan-forgiveness-budget-cuts-relief-2024-1
WVU Day at Capitol draws Mountaineer faithful to Charleston: Dozens of West Virginia University students, faculty and staff were at the state Capitol, on Jan. 30 ...
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Opinion: Does Biden Have a Plan to Win the War in Ukraine?: It is all too easy to lay the blame on opposition republicans for the log jam in funding for Ukraine ...
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House approves impeachment inquiry into President Biden as Republicans rally behind investigation
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Quick Glance: Hunter Biden Takes Center Stage in 2024
- Hunter Biden suddenly in the media spotlight as a key figure for the 2024 presidential election.
- Refusing to testify privately, Hunter Biden makes a surprise public speech instead.
- In his speech, Hunter Biden emphasizes his father's lack of financial involvement in his business.
- Republicans plan investigations and impeachment proceedings against the Bidens for the 2024 presidential election.
US lawmakers reach $1.4tn deal to avoid partial government shutdown: US lawmakers reach $1.4tn deal to avoid partial government shutdown
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Kogi Assembly laments insecurity, confirms abduction of six residents: The Kogi State House of Assembly has expressed concern over the increasing spate of ...
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Sale of £100,000 diamond ring to benefit charities: A huge diamond ring is set to fetch between £70,000 and £100,000 after going under the hammer later this ...
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/24060062.sale-100-000-diamond-ring-benefit-charities/
Post Office Horizon scandal: Emergency debate to be held in Parliament on UK 'biggest miscarriage of justice'
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The Green MPis refusing to apologise for comments she made towards Christopher Luxon. 🔗 tinyurl.com/chloepmnzh
Conservative think tank laying groundwork for a second Trump term raised millions from a single anonymous donor
cnn.com/2023/12/06/politics/trump-donor-america-first-policy-institute-invs/
'Nearly out of time': White House issues dire warning to Congress about stalled Ukraine aid
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Republicans once supported a more positive view of the government’s economic role
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4314269-republicans-once-supported-a-more-positive-view-of-the-governments-economic-role/
Johnson pushes back against criticism of his Christianity: ‘These people don’t know me’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4294241-johnson-pushes-back-against-criticism-of-his-christianity-these-people-dont-know-me/
Mike Johnson Admits He and His Son Monitor Each Other's Porn Intake: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson admitted that he and his son monitored each other’s porn ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/mike-johnson-son-monitor-porn-intake-covenant-eyes-1234870634/
US Speaker Johnson says he’s confident Ukraine, Israel aid will pass House: U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence and optimism in Congress' ability ...
kyivindependent.com/us-speaker-johnson-says-hes-confident-ukraine-israel-aid-will-pass-house/
FTSE 100, Autumn Statement, Pound, Gilts, BOE Coverage: Markets Today
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Quick Glance: Impact of Hunt's Tax Cuts on Next UK Chancellor
- Next government may face cuts in public services to meet Autumn Statement pledges
- Jeremy Hunt's tax cuts have implications for his successor at the Treasury after the next UK general election. Economists warn of significant cuts to public services due to the pledged £20bn tax cuts.
- Paul Johnson, director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, highlighted the challenge Hunt or his successor would face in managing post-election pressure on public services.
- While the decision was well-received by business groups and the right-wing press, it leaves large parts of the public sector with austerity measures, with unclear implementation plans.
Mike Johnson’s Vote-Whipping Strategy: Two by Two?: A creationist shows off a pretend Noah’s ark in Kentucky, which stands to earn eighteen million dollars in ...
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Yellen defends IRS against cuts, plans ambitious tax season : The Treasury secretary addressed a group of service employees as the agency fends off cuts pushed ...
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Democrats make Speaker Mike Johnson their new 2024 boogeyman: Democrats are seeking to make new Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) a boogeyman going into next year’s ...
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Quick Glance: The Role of Speaker Mike Johnson's Religious Views in Politics
- Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson, currently serving his fourth term in Congress, is gaining attention for his strong religious views and how they shape his political decisions.
- During a recent interview on Fox News, Johnson was asked by a member of the media about his thoughts on various topics.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Johnson for his extreme anti-abortion stance.
- Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign, described Johnson as the most anti-equality Speaker in the U.S. in a statement to ABC News.
House Republicans: No Aid for Israel Unless Rich Tax Cheats Get a Break: House Speaker Mike Johnson said Israel can only have $14.3 billion in aid if the IRS ...
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The U.S. savings rate went down last quarter: Why that's not necessarily a bad thing.
axios.com/2023/10/27/americans-saving-rate-down-consumer-spending-up
Slog AM: US Sends Humanitarian Aid to Palestinian Civilians It Helped Kill, The Stranger's Endorsements Are Here, and Beware Giant Spider
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Today's letters: Public servants dismayed at new insurance plan: Saturday, Oct. 7: The promise of better benefits and coverage of more services has been broken ...
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Morning Update: House Speaker steps down after honouring man who fought with Nazi unit
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Takiyuddin: Let Speaker decide on Zahid’s DNAA debate: PETALING JAYA: Perikatan Nasional has objected to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s stance that MPs cannot debate ...
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Be vigilant in personal conduct, serve people of S’pore: Newly elected Speaker Seah Kian Peng
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/be-vigilant-in-personal-conduct-serve-the-people-of-s-pore-newly-elected-speaker-seah-kian-peng
Stoneleigh Estate allows peek into the history of Martinsville furniture industry
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Health care -- and Democratic politics -- in focus as bus tour hits Richmond: Three talked-up but undeclared Democratic candidates for governor joined up to talk ...
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Speaker warns rail minister: you’re not being told truth over ticket office closures
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York lawyer apologises for post saying MP should be 'lynched': York lawyer apologises for post saying MP should be 'lynched'
yorkpress.co.uk/news/23650071.york-lawyer-apologises-post-saying-mp-lynched/
Feds recommend 16-20 years in prison for ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder: Federal prosecutors are asking for a 16- to 20-year sentence for the former ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4064344-feds-recommend-16-20-years-in-prison-for-ex-ohio-house-speaker-larry-householder/
Texas House impeaches Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton: The attorney general has been a fierce critic of President Biden, particularly on cultural issues ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/05/27/texas-impeachment-paxton-attorney-general-vote/
Quick Glance: Texas AG Ken Paxton Faces Bribery and Obstruction of Justice Charges
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing charges of bribery, obstruction of justice, and 18 other offenses after a vote by the state's Republican-dominated House of Representatives.
- Paxton, known for his support of far-right GOP legal battles over guns, abortion, and immigration, and his frequent opposition to the Biden administration, will be suspended immediately following the historic vote.
- The Texas Senate, also controlled by Republicans, will hold a trial to determine whether the three-term attorney general should be permanently removed from his position as the state's top law enforcement officer.
"Who do you think you're speaking to Secretary of State?"
House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle reprimands Kemi Badenoch for failing to first ... Show more
Youngsters see their photography displayed in Parliament: Blackpool youngsters have gone right to the top to get their message across about the importance of ...
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Playbook: Why DeSantis' disastrous launch matters: And the latest on Democrats debt ceiling woes.
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President Signs Student Loan Bill Into Law: The student loan bill was introduced in 2016 by the outgoing speaker of the House of Representatives ...
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Group wants APC to zone House leadership to South-East: As the race for the leadership of the 10th National Assembly gets closer, a group ...
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New group births in Reps, profiles members for top posts: The jostle for the Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 10th Assembly became more interesting ...
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Dominic Raab gets Paul O'Grady's name wrong at PMQs: DEPUTY Prime Minister Dominic Raab embarrassed himself after getting Paul O’Grady’s name wrong when ...
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10th NASS: Reps’ spokesman, Benjamin Kalu, declares speakership ambition: Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs ...
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Texas House approves $302B budget: AUSTIN — The Texas House on Thursday approved a $302.6 billion spending budget for the next two years.
palestineherald.com/cnhi_network/texas-house-approves-302b-budget/article_f69c1c74-41c8-57a8-b043-79299328ee78.html
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen requested meeting with the King: A meeting between the King and Ursula von der Leyen was agreed at the request of the European ...
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UK House of Commons speaker discusses bilateral ties with Taiwan envoy: Sir Lindsay Hoyle seeks to bolster Taiwan-UK parliamentary relations
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Baroness Betty Boothroyd, first female Speaker, dies aged 93: Baroness Betty Boothroyd was elected as Speaker of the House of Commons in 1992 ...
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Doctors blame long waits in A&E for deaths of 450 patients a week: Half of all excess deaths last year were caused by patients facing long waits in A&E ...
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Paid articlePaid COLUMN: Your Voice, Your Values: Final round of priority bills: Just before the bill filing deadline for the 88th Legislative Session, Speaker of the House Dade ...
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Gbajabiamila reveals those behind naira, fuel scarcity %: He said this in Lagos on Tuesday, during the launching of the second phase of a transport initiative ...
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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, said he is willing to trigger section 89(1)(d) of the 1999 constitution ... Show more https://bit.ly/3HbQ54W
Colorado Democrats pushing for assault weapons ban face uphill climb to Polis' desk
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Baroness Boothroyd, first female Speaker of the House of Commons, has died aged 93
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You’re a 'political prostitute', Keyamo hits Dogara - Punch Newspapers: The spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign ...
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Germany: Mané finally back with Bayern | Africanews: Senegalese international Sadio Mané returned to Bayern Munich on Sunday evening in the snow at the Allianz ...
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JUST IN: Emefiele finally appears before Reps over new naira - Punch Newspapers
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Naira crisis: Reps may hold emergency session – Gbajabiamila: The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said the Green Chamber would ...
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Who is Rex Elsass, the GOP ad maker who designed Larry Householder's attacks?: The Strategy Group founder Rex Elsass provided office space, polling data and ...
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In State of the Union speech, optimistic Biden pledges to work with Republicans: WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden called U.S. democracy “unbowed” and pledged to ...
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Boehner gets emotional in Pelosi tribute: ‘My girls told me, tell the Speaker how much we admire her’
thehill.com/homenews/house/3775612-boehner-gets-emotional-in-pelosi-tribute-my-girls-told-me-tell-the-speaker-how-much-we-admire-her/
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