Senate Committee Advances Erica Schwartz’s Nomination to Lead the CDC
A Senate committee advanced Erica Schwartz’s CDC-director nomination, sending questions about science, vaccines and agency independence to the full Senate.
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Russia Sanctions Bill Gains Filibuster-Proof Senate Support
More than 60 senators support a bill targeting Russian officials, banks, energy projects, sanctions evasion, and major buyers of Russian oil and gas.
The SAVE America Act: Why It Has Become a Flashpoint Between Trump and Congress
What Happened The SAVE America Act has become one of President Donald Trump’s top legislative priorities. Although the Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed the bill earlier this year, it has stalled in the Senate, where it lacks enough votes to overcome the filibuster. Rather than moving on to other legislation, Trump has repeatedly urged Congress … Read more
