Archive for September 2021

Top News Without congressional action, states start drawing new maps. Roll Call The U.S. could run out of cash to pay its bills as early as Oct. 15, analysts say. New York Times Biden urges all eligible Americans to get a booster shot. The Hill Democrats agree on tax ‘framework’ to pay for huge $3.5T package. News Nation The nation’s…

Top News Here are the major issues and deadlines facing Congress as lawmakers return to Washington. CNBC Biden expects Congress to approve spending, infrastructure bills. Reuters Treasury Releasing $13B More in Rental Aid to Successful Programs. RouteFifty  The Capitol Will Face Its Biggest Security Test Since Jan. 6 On Saturday. NPR The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics. Politico Energy…

Top News Justice Department sues Texas over six-week abortion ban. CNN Manchin, Sanders set for clash over Biden spending package. The Hill Democrats plot shutdown-prevention patch into December. Politico Stephanie Murphy to oppose her party’s ‘rushed’ budget package in committee. Roll Call The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics. Politico Energy & Natural Resources Environmental groups ask Congress to fund…

Top News Manchin calls for ‘pause’ on $3.5 trillion budget bill. Roll Call Drug industry banks on its Covid clout to halt Dems’ push on prices. Politico The Supreme Court Heads Toward Reversing Abortion Rights. NPR With Ida leaving nearly 1 million power outages, Louisiana residents now face gas shortages and dwindling supplies. CNN The nation’s cartoonists on the week…