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House Still Without A Speaker

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House Still Without A Speaker

October 20, 2023

Washington, D.C.–A still-paralyzed House entered its third week without a speaker as Republicans twice put forward nominees who did not end up with the gavel. After House Majority Leader Steve… Read More

Compromise WRDA Passes House As Part Of Defense Bill Washington Waves

Compromise WRDA Passes House As Part Of Defense Bill

December 9, 2022

Washington, D.C.—The House easily approved a much-anticipated compromise version of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 as part of a major defense bill. By a vote of 350… Read More

Congress Expected To Address Funding, WRDA In Lame-Duck Session Washington Waves

Congress Expected To Address Funding, WRDA In Lame-Duck Session

November 23, 2022

Washington, D.C.—Following their break for Thanksgiving, lawmakers are scheduled to return to the Capitol and continue working on a lame-duck agenda that includes must-pass legislation. Topping that agenda will be… Read More