WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition of such unions that reflects a Read more
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Senate passes bill to prevent rail strike, rejects measure providing paid sick leave
The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted 80-15 in favor of a bill that would prevent a rail strike by imposing a deal on freight-rail workers, after rejecting a separate House-passed Read more
Senate passes landmark bill protecting same-sex, interracial marriages
WASHINGTON — The Senate passed bipartisan legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex marriages, an extraordinary sign of shifting national politics on the issue and a measure of relief for the hundreds of thousands Read more
House passes Democrats’ climate, healthcare and tax bill in 220-207 vote, sending it to Biden to be signed into law
In a 220-207 vote on Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved Democrats’ big healthcare, climate and tax package. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which the Senate passed on Read more
Senate passes Democrats’ big healthcare, climate and tax package after marathon session
The Senate on Sunday approved Democrats’ big healthcare, climate and tax package after a marathon session, notching a victory for President Joe Biden’s party ahead of key midterm elections in Read more
Senate passes Democrats’ big healthcare, climate and tax package after marathon session
The Senate on Sunday approved Democrats’ big healthcare, climate and tax package after a marathon session, notching a victory for President Joe Biden’s party ahead of key midterm elections in Read more
Massachusetts passes bill to legalize sports betting
Lawmakers in Massachusetts have reached a compromise that would legalize online and retail sports betting in the state. In the early hours of Monday morning, the House and Senate groups Read more
House passes $280 billion package for chips, scientific research and Biden set to sign bill into law — here’s what’s in it
In a 243-187 vote on Thursday, the House approved a $280 billion bill focused on domestic semiconductor manufacturing and scientific research. The legislation is expected to get signed into law Read more
House passes $280 billion package for chips, scientific research and Biden set to sign bill into law — here’s what’s in it
In a 243-187 vote on Thursday, the House approved a $280 billion bill focused on domestic semiconductor manufacturing and scientific research. The legislation is expected to get signed into law Read more
$52 billion chip-manufacturing bill passes procedural vote in Senate
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill subsidizing domestic semiconductor production cleared its first procedural hurdle on Tuesday in a 64-34 vote, even as the details of the legislation are still being worked out. Read more
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