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Transit Stations Could Get Funding to Improve ADA Accessibility

August 8, 2022 By Rachel Knapp 0

App users, tap here to watch video report. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congress recently celebrated the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, including employment, public accommodations and …

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Senate Democrats Pass Budget Package, A Victory For Biden 

August 8, 2022 By The Associated Press 0

By ALAN FRAM and LISA MASCARO  WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats pushed their election-year economic package to Senate passage Sunday, a hard-fought compromise less ambitious than President Joe Biden’s original domestic vision but one that still meets deep-rooted party goals …

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Congressional Members Speak Out Following Vote On Assault Weapons Ban

August 5, 2022 By Rachel Knapp 0

App users, tap here to watch video report. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Our local congressional members are speaking out following a recent vote which would ban assault rifles. Many of our members are calling it a …

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Republicans, Democrats Clash Over Proposed Tax and Climate Bill

August 4, 2022 By Rachel Knapp 0

App users, tap here to watch video report. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Democrats and Republicans are butting heads over a proposed climate and tax bill. Republicans said it would ultimately hurt working families while Democrats …

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Senate Backs Finland, Sweden For NATO 95-1, Rebuking Russia 

August 4, 2022 By The Associated Press 0

By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and LISA MASCARO  WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Senators delivered overwhelming bipartisan approval to NATO membership for Finland and Sweden Wednesday, calling expansion of the Western defensive bloc a “slam-dunk” for U.S. national …

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Republicans Back Pelosi Visit to Taiwan

August 3, 2022 By Rachel Knapp 0

App users, tap here to watch video report. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Within the halls of Congress, some lawmakers had some of their focus on a tiny island thousands of miles away across the Pacific Ocean. …

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Senate Approves Bill To Aid Vets Exposed To Toxic Burn Pits 

August 3, 2022 By The Associated Press 0

By KEVIN FREKING  WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits won final approval in the Senate on Tuesday, ending a brief stalemate …

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Frustrations Raised on Stalled Legislation to Help Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits

August 2, 2022 By Rachel Knapp 0

App users, tap here to watch video report. WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bill that would help our veterans who have been exposed to toxic burn pits has stalled in the Senate. The move has frustrated not …

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U.S. Senate Voting On Care For Veterans Exposed To Toxic Burn Pits

August 1, 2022 . 0

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving their country could soon get more help with their medical needs. The U.S. Senate could vote Monday on healthcare and disability funding for veterans …

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Furious Advocates Slam Senators After Burn Pit Legislation Fails

July 29, 2022 . 0

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Comedian and activist Jon Stewart did not mince words Thursday when blasting Senate Republicans. He called them “cowards” when speaking about a GOP block of Senate legislation that would provide health care …

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