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Exclusive – Rep. Byron Donalds on Coronavirus Bill: Democrats ‘Didn’t Want to Let a Crisis Go to Waste’

ORLANDO, Florida — Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) denounced the partisan $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill, which the House passed last week and the Senate passed Saturday, as a Democrat “wish list” mostly containing items unrelated to immediate coronavirus …

House Poised To Pass Biden's $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill On Tuesday

House Democrats are expected to pass the final version of a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package on Tuesday, thus delivering on Democrats' campaign promises and cementing a major legislative victory for the Biden administration. The Senate voted 50 …

Schumer: Nassau, Suffolk will get about $685M from stimulus bill

This story was written and reported by Rachelle Blidner, Tom Brune and Jesse Coburn. The $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief and stimulus bill passed in the Senate would send nearly $685 million in combined aid to Nassau and Suffolk county governments, …

Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Voting Access Executive Order

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on President Biden's voting access executive order: “I can think of no greater way of memorializing John Lewis and those who faced violence alongside him …

Senate stimulus package adds hundred of millions for NYS

WASHINGTON — The $1.9 trillion relief and stimulus bill that the Senate’s narrow Democratic majority passed on Saturday boosts funding for New York, adding hundreds of millions of dollars for critical infrastructure projects, Amtrak and assistance to the …

Cornyn, Cruz Vote Against COVID-19 Relief Bill

Texas' two Republican senators called the COVID-19 relief bill "wasteful" and "stuffed with pork" after a party-line vote pushed the $1.9 trillion piece of legislation through the Senate early Saturday. Not one Republican backed the …

U.S. Senate passes coronavirus relief aid; bill now returns to the House

By Ariana Figueroa and Ohio Capital Journal Washington, DC – The U.S. Senate passed President Joe Biden’s nearly $2 trillion stimulus plan Saturday afternoon after wrangling over an amendment to trim unemployment benefits derailed the bill’s passage for …

Senate passes $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill as Democrats push to approve law before enhanced jobless aid expires

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) walk following a press conference on an agreement of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) aid package on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S. December 20, 2020. Ken …

Bipartisanship Is Dead

WASHINGTON — President Biden ran for the White House as an apostle of bipartisanship, but the bitter fight over the $1.9 trillion pandemic measure that squeaked through the Senate on Saturday made clear that the differences between the two warring parties …

Hoyer Statement on Senate Passage of the American Rescue Plan

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after Senate passage of the American Rescue Plan, announcing that the House will vote Monday night on the rule laying out terms for the bill’s consideration, …

House to vote on Biden-backed coronavirus relief package Friday, Steny Hoyer says

House lawmakers will vote Friday on whether to approve President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, according to House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md. “The House will vote on Friday on @POTUS’ #AmericanRescuePlan to end this pandemic and …

Some House progressives aren't happy with Senate version of COVID relief package. Here's what changed.

The Senate passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan Saturday after a marathon debate that went on for more than 24 hours straight as a slew of amendments to the House version of the bill were proposed and, in some cases, adopted.  …

Federal judge says deadline to ratify ERA ‘expired long ago’ in setback to advocates’ efforts

A federal district judge on Friday dealt a blow to advocates of the Equal Rights Amendment in ruling that the deadline to ratify the ERA “expired long ago” and three states’ recent ratifications of the amendment arrived “too late to count.” Virginia, …

Senate passes $1.9T Covid relief bill, with no GOP support

WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package Saturday, capping off a marathon overnight session after Democrats resolved internal clashes that threatened to derail President Joe Biden's top legislative priority. The far- …

Los demócratas restringen quién recibirá cheques de $1.400 en el proyecto de ley de ayuda por COVID-19

Los líderes demócratas del Senado y el presidente Biden acordaron establecer un objetivo más estricto sobre qué estadounidenses serían elegibles para un estímulo de $1.400 en la última medida de alivio COVID-19. Para facilitar el camino del proyecto de ley …

Senate Passes $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package -- Includes $1,400 Direct Payments For Some

President Biden speaks about the passage of the American Rescue Plan in the State Dining Room of the White House on Saturday. (Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images) By Chloee Weiner | NPR Our news is free on LAist. To make sure you get our coverage: Sign up …

Senate Passes Biden's $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill: "There Are Brighter Days Ahead"

The United States Senate voted to pass the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan on Saturday, bringing much-needed relief to millions of Americans one step closer to reality, and delivering President Joe Biden his first major legislative victory of his …

‘Best Day Of My Senate Career’: Democrats Tout Stimulus As ‘Huge Victory’ For Narrow Majority

Topline Senate Democrats were ebullient on Saturday after the passage of a $1.9 trillion stimulus bill along party lines, touting it as evidence of Democrats’ ability to pass major legislation even in an evenly-divided Senate and an era of unprecedented …

Senate passes Biden's COVID relief bill, sending legislation with $1,400 stimulus checks to House

WASHINGTON – The Democratic-controlled Senate Saturday overcame Republican roadblocks and a debate that lasted beyond 24 hours to pass President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package which would provide millions of Americans with $1,400 …

Hash Bash returns in digital format to celebrate 50 th year

Livestream to feature AG Dana Nessel, Darren McCarty, Governor Whitmer, Laith Al-Saadi, Calvin Johnson, national figures in cannabis reform, many many more ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES, March 8, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ann Arbor …

How Come The White House, & The UN Never Thought Of Creating Their Own Apps, Crypto-World & Crypto-Currencies?

Gold and gem mines are confined to small areas. Crypto-wealth is available everywhere in unlimited quantities. What are our governments and NGOs waiting for? WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The White House Team …

THE DAILY LEADER: MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021

Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Voting Access Executive Order

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on President Biden's voting access executive order: “I can think of no greater way of memorializing John Lewis and those who faced violence alongside him …

Congressman Jamie Raskin Salutes Long Walk for Freedom

Congressman Jamie Raskin shared words of support for the Sindhi Foundation's Long Walk for Freedom, Nature, and Love today. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, March 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Congressman Jamie Raskin shared words of support for the …

Hoyer Statement on Senate Passage of the American Rescue Plan

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after Senate passage of the American Rescue Plan, announcing that the House will vote Monday night on the rule laying out terms for the bill’s consideration, …

Pharmacists Group Urges Widespread Use, Equitable Allocation of FDA-Authorized COVID-19 Vaccines

ASHP looks to counter misperceptions about authorized vaccines that may compromise public acceptance. BETHESDA, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) issued …

Kindra Beck, legislative pioneer in divorce reform joins forces with Ohio lawmakers to pass the Parenting Equality Bill

Kindra Beck is joining forces with State Representative Rodney Creech asking for personal testimony from victims of parental alienation. DAYTON, OHIO, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KINDRA BECK is partnering with Ohio …

‘There Were Three or More Lee Harvey Oswalds’

The Lone Star Speaks Reveals New Data Unearthed by Texas Detective Scholars DALLAS, TEXAS, USA, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 16 Telling Oswald Photos Upon Request Coauthor Interviews – Skype/Zoom ‘There Were Three or More Lee …

“The Liberator” Larry Sharpe Beats New York Governor Cuomo with Venue Lawsuit and Media Blitz

New York Entertainment Venues to Reopen April 2nd After Larry Sharpe Instigates Comedy Club Lawsuit, Pressuring Cuomo to Stop Bankrupting Small Businesses. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The lawsuit that Larry …

What They're Saying: The American Rescue Plan

Last week, the House of Representatives passed the American Rescue Plan to deliver critically needed relief to American families and small businesses. Throughout the country, Democrats and Republicans alike broadly support the legislation and want to see …

THE WEEKLY LEADER: FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2021

  FIRST VOTE OF THE WEEK: LAST VOTE PREDICTED: Monday 6:30 p.m. Thursday Legislative Program – 51600 | Floor Information – 57400 | Whip Information – 63210 MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for …

House Democrats Take Action to Advance Priorities Important to the American People

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER After passing the American Rescue Plan last week, House Democrats took swift action on several priorities important to the American people. First, the House considered H.R. 1, the For The People Act, a comprehensive …

Aprifood | Dried Apricot Producer and Exporter in Malatya

MALATYA, BATTALGAZI, TURKEY, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- All You Need To Know About Aprifood Agricultural Industry Limited Aprifood agricultural industry limited was found in the year 1995 with the sole objective to produce high- …

Hoyer Statement on the February Jobs Report

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the February jobs report:  "With 379,000 new jobs in February, the monthly jobs report shows that our ability to recover jobs depends on our ability …

Hoyer Remarks at the 2021 Virtual Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage Event

WASHINGTON, DC – This afternoon, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) delivered remarks at the Faith and Politics Institute’s 2021 Virtual Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage Event. Below is a transcript of his remarks. “Last March, I walked with …

Animal Wellness Action Applauds Bryan County Sheriff for Raiding Major Cockfighting Pit in Texoma Region

Dozens of major cockfighting kingpins continue to operate in the Sooner State. OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oklahoma City — Animal Wellness Action (AWA) applauded Bryan County Sheriff Johnny …

Former U.S. Congressional Candidate & Attorney Eric Early Demands Public Retraction from Congress Reps Eschoo & McNerney

Former U.S. Congressional Candidate & Attorney Eric Early calls Congressional Rrepresentatives Eschoo and McNerney Un- American for wanting to take OAN off air LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FORMER CALIFORNIA U.S. …

THE GEORGE FLOYD BILL FOLLOWS THE NBCSL J.A.Y.SON RESOLUTION

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In light of the passage of the George Floyd police reform bill by the House of Representatives today, the impact of entertainment media becomes more self-evident. The soon-to …

Equal Opportunity Schools Statement On The Swearing In of Miguel Cardona as the United States Secretary of Education

SEATTLE, WA, USA, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Tuesday, Vice President Kamala D. Harris swore in the twelfth United States Secretary of Education, Dr. Miguel A. Cardona. We at Equal Opportunity Schools look forward to the approach that …