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AMY KLOBUCHAR


What GOP-named justices had said about Roe to Senate panel

The nine justices of the Supreme Court made clear in their landmark ruling Friday whether they stand on abortion.

Senate Democrats urge Facebook CEO to bolster gun sales ban

Three senators criticized Facebook’s 10-strike rule for violators of its gun sales ban.

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Biden signs new shipping law he says can cut consumer costs

President Joe Biden signed legislation Thursday meant to make shipping goods across oceans cheaper.

Senate rooms renamed after women

Former senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Margaret Chase Smith were honored last week at a dedication ceremony.

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How Congress could intervene to aid struggling local news outlets

Legislation introduced at the federal and state levels aims to help local news publications through tax credits and antitrust policy.

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Former Rep. Giffords tells Congress 'be bold' on gun reform

Eleven years after her own life was massively altered by gun violence, former congresswoman Gabby Giffords stood in front of the Washington monument and once again lobbied for stricter gun laws after yet another string of mass shootings in America.

Lawmakers are racing to pass tech antitrust reforms before midterms

Many advocates believe the bill must pass ahead of the midterms, or at least before House control potentially changes, in order to achieve the tech reforms.

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Democratic senators concerned about phone location data being used to track people seeking abortions

The letter highlights the potential far-reaching impacts of the Supreme Court's anticipated decision reversing Roe v. Wade.

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New bipartisan bill would force Google to break up its ad business

The Competition and Transparency in Digital Advertising Act was introduced by key Senators on the Judiciary subcommittee on antitrust, the Journal reported.

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Senate to vote on a bill that codifies abortion protections, but it will likely fail

Senators will vote on the Women's Health Protection Act on Wednesday, but it likely will fail because there isn't enough support to reach the 60 votes necessary.

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What GOP-nominated justices said about Roe to Senate panel

In one form or another, every Supreme Court nominee is asked during Senate hearings about his or her views of the landmark abortion rights ruling that has stood for a half century.

Senator Amy Klobuchar on leaked Roe v. Wade draft opinion: "Complete chaos if this goes through"

The Supreme Court confirmed the authenticity​ of the document on Tuesday, but said it "does not represent a decision by the Court or the final position of any member on the issues in the case."

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Senator Amy Klobuchar on leaked Roe v. Wade draft opinion: "Complete chaos if this goes through"

The Supreme Court confirmed the authenticity​ of the document on Tuesday, but said it "does not represent a decision by the Court or the final position of any member on the issues in the case."

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Biden blasts 'radical' Roe draft, warns other rights at risk

President Joe Biden is blasting what he calls a “radical” leaked draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court is poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v.

Biden calls former VP Mondale 'giant' of political history

President Joe Biden has saluted his “friend of five decades” Walter Mondale, traveling to the University of Minnesota to remember the former vice president and Democratic Party elder whose memorial service was delayed for a year due to the pandemic.

Biden to speak at memorial Sunday for former VP Mondale

President Joe Biden plans to speak at a memorial service in Minnesota on Sunday for former Vice President Walter Mondale, who died last April at age 93.

Bipartisan bill to address supply chain kinks moves closer to the president's desk

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which was approved unanimously in the Senate after a version was approved in the House late last year, aims to ease shipping backlogs at U.S. ports.

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Democrats push for recusals from Justice Clarence Thomas

A roundup of news from across the nation.

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Democrats urge Clarence Thomas to recuse himself after wife’s texts

Two Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Committee called on the Supreme Court justice to recuse himself from election-related cases after text messages from his wife, Ginni Thomas, emerged showing she had pushed the Trump White House to try to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

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Live updates: Support for Ukraine shown at Oscars

At the Academy Awards in Los Angles Sunday night, attendees expressed support for Ukraine by going silent for 30 seconds.

Bipartisan support for U.S. to give Ukraine planes and weapons grows

The bipartisan, 58-member Problem Solvers Caucus pushed the Biden administration to provide more military aid to Ukraine.

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How Congress could intervene to aid struggling local news outlets

Legislation introduced at the federal and state levels aims to help local news publications through tax credits and antitrust policy.

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Democratic Senate debates merits of passion vs. pragmatism

Democrats have conflicting views of what they're accomplishing in the 50-50 Senate and of how to take advantage of their control on the chamber.

One eye on midterms, Dems ease up on approach to virus

There's a shifting narrative on COVID-19 restrictions across the country among Democratic officials and candidates.

History shows every moment counts for Dems' hold on Senate

More than 600 sitting senators have died or resigned since the first Congress met in 1789.

Apple avoided the Washington techlash for years. Now, it’s at the center of the bullseye.

Apple positioned itself as the privacy-friendly tech giant. Now it’s using that reputation to fight App Store regulations.

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Sen. Luján to be out at least 4 weeks, Biden agenda at risk

The Democrats’ fragile hold on the Senate majority has become vividly apparent with the sudden illness of of New Mexico Sen. Ben Ray Luján.

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Trump attacks spur Congress to bolster electoral count law

Donald Trump’s relentless, false claims about the 2020 presidential election have sparked fresh urgency in Congress for changing the Electoral Count Act.

California senators confront Democrats over tech antitrust effort

Congress dives into legislation to address the practices of the Big Tech companies, dividing Democrats and testing the industry's lobbying power.

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Facing tough '22 elections, Dems want a year of achievements

Democrats know they may lose control of Congress in November's midterm elections.

New step to curb tech giants' power advanced by Senate panel

Congress has taken a new step toward reining in the market dominance of Big Tech. Bipartisan legislation advanced by a Senate panel would bar the dominant online platforms from favoring their own goods and services over those of rivals on the platforms.

Senate committee votes to advance major tech antitrust bill

The bill has significant implications for Amazon, Apple and Google in particular.

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The Senate will get its best shot at regulating Big Tech, and Apple, Google and Amazon are already playing defense

The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to deliberate on the American Innovation and Choice Online Act Thursday.

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Invoking Jan. 6, Dems pivot to fight for voting legislation

Democrats are mounting an impassioned bid to overhaul Senate rules that stand in the way of their sweeping voting legislation.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar Recalls ‘Dramatic’ Way GOP Senators Reacted To Biden’s Jan. 6 Plea

It was “a big deal,” the Minnesota Democrat said of Trump-backing Sens. Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley and Lindsey Graham.

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A year after the Jan. 6 attack, Congress is plagued by a toxic atmosphere

Distrust between the parties is high a year after the violent insurrection. And it has impacted how the institution operates.

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Capitol Police Chief says force sure 'to get tested again'

A year after the Jan. 6 attack, the new chief of the U.S. Capitol Police says the force is sure "to get tested again” and will be prepared.

Congress OKs bill giving Capitol Police power to call troops

The Capitol Police chief is about to gain new authority to request help from the National Guard.

Sen. Klobuchar pivots to honor Bob Dole when Jake Tapper asks if mask-less Ted Cruz endangered her

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., deflected a question from CNN anchor Jake Tapper on Sunday regarding whether she felt endangered by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, when he sat next to her without a mask at the National Cathedral last week.

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Inspector General Says Capitol Police Still Making Changes

Bolton said, "Much work still needs to be addressed in relation to training, intelligence, cultural change and operational plan."

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar said 'some pro-choice Republicans' might get on board with codifying Roe v. Wade into law

Sen. Amy Klobuchar said codifying abortion rights into law "may well be" the answer as the Supreme Court hears a case that could gut Roe v. Wade.

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Roe 'settled' law? Justices' earlier assurances now in doubt

During his confirmation to the Supreme Court, Brett Kavanaugh assured Sen_ Susan Collins a woman's right to an abortion was “settled law.”.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar says 'we need kids to go into jobs where we have shortages' like healthcare workers, plumbers, electricians

"We don't have a shortage of marketing degrees," Klobuchar said. "We have a shortage of plumbers, electricians, construction workers."

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Senate Dems push new voting bill, and again hit GOP wall

Senate Democrats forced another test vote on voting rights legislation.

Democrats reach a breakthrough deal on drug prices, as spending bill nears the finish line

The plan will grant the government power to regulate the prices of some of the most expensive drugs and limit out-of-pocket costs for seniors.

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Minneapolis voters reject replacing police with new agency

Minneapolis voters have rejected a proposal to replace the city’s police department with a new Department of Public Safety — an idea that arose from the May 2020 death of George Floyd.

Lawmakers are considering awarding Prince with a Congressional Gold Medal

Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Ilhan Omar introduced the bill calling for Prince to posthumously receive the honor. The Congressional Gold Medal has only been awarded to 163 people since 1776.

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First steps made in Congress to honor pop superstar Prince

Minnesota’s Congressional delegation on Monday is introducing a resolution to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to pop superstar Prince, citing his “indelible mark on Minnesota and American culture,” The Associated Press has learned.

Klobuchar, Grassley to lead antitrust bill barring Big Tech from disadvantaging rivals

The American Innovation and Choice Online Act would prohibit dominant online platforms from engaging in discriminatory behavior.

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Facebook unveils new controls for kids using its platforms

Facebook, in the aftermath of damning testimony that its platforms harm children, will be introducing several features including prompting teens using its photo sharing app Instagram to take a break, and nudging them if they repeatedly look at the same content that's not conducive to their well-being.

Book review of Resistance: How Women Saved Democracy from Donald Trump by Jennifer Rubin

Columnist Jennifer Rubin chronicles the activists and politicians who “saved democracy.”

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Ex-Facebook manager criticizes company, urges more oversight

While accusing the giant social network of pursuing profits over safety, a former Facebook data scientist told Congress she believes stricter government oversight could alleviate the dangers the company poses, from harming children to inciting political violence to fueling misinformation.

Bipartisan Effort To Add More Women Monuments To The U.S. Capitol

Twenty senators are on board with the proposed bill. The legislation will also be introduced in the House.

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Democrats revise elections bill but face Senate headwinds

Senate Democrats are paring back their signature elections bill in hopes of kickstarting their stalled push to pass it.

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Senate Democrats Offer A New Voting Bill, But A GOP Filibuster Likely Blocks The Way

Democrats have a deal on revised voting rights legislation, but a major roadblock remains in the evenly divided chamber with Republicans ready to halt the bill's progress.

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Sen. Klobuchar Says She Was Treated For Breast Cancer Earlier This Year

Minnesota Democrat Amy Klobuchar was diagnosed in the winter and finished a round of radiation in May.

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Senator Amy Klobuchar reveals breast cancer diagnosis

The former Democratic presidential candidate said her lumpectomy and radiation treatment "went well."

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar reveals she had breast cancer

Klobuchar said the cancer was removed following a lumpectomy procedure, which was followed by a course of radiation treatment.

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Minnesota's Klobuchar says she had breast cancer; doing well

Minnesota Sen_ Amy Klobuchar says she has been treated for breast cancer and the treatment “went well.”.

California recall brings Harris home to support Gov. Newsom

Vice President Kamala Harris urged voters in her home state of California to defend the Democratic Party's progressive values by defeating the recall against Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Today in History for September 7th

Highlights of this day in history: Nazi Blitz on Britain begins in World War II; Mobutu Sese Seko dies; Panama Canal Treaties signed; Rapper Tupac Shakur shot; ESPN debuts; Pro Football Hall of Fame dedicated; Rock star Buddy Holly born. (Sept. 7)

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Democrats are freaking out over Joe Manchin's budget bill rebuff. The White House isn't worried.

Democrats are freaking out over Joe Manchin's budget bill rebuff. The White House isn't worried.

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Texas Ranked 15th Most Dangerous State For Rape, Sexual Assault

FBI crime statistics show there are just over 55 rapes per 100,000 people.

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2 Bipartisan Senators Demand That Biden Protect Afghan Journalists

Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Mitt Romney issued a new call for Biden officials to protect Afghan journalists. Last month, the pair requested safe evacuation for those who wanted to leave.

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The Point of the Cruelty

Electoral politics is about popularity. So why does being mean seem to be popular?

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Southern Democrats aim to export Georgia's 2020 success

After the success that Democrats in Georgia had in 2020, the Deep South battleground is working with other Southern states to help expand Democrats' national footprint.

Jimmy Carter, trounced in 1980, gets fresh look from history

Jimmy Carter is sometimes called a better former president than he was president.

Senators Demand TikTok Reveal How It Plans To Collect Voice And Face Data

Sens. Amy Klobuchar D-Minn., and John Thune, R-SD., said they are alarmed by TikTok's recent changes to its privacy policies that automatically collect biometric data of its users.

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Biden signs bill awarding medals to Jan. 6 first responders

President Joe Biden offered “profound gratitude” to law enforcement officers who responded to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection as he signed legislation to award them Congressional Gold Medals for their service.

Senate Unanimously Votes To Award Congressional Gold Medal To Jan. 6 Officers

The committee's ranking Republican, Roy Blunt, said the medal honors the sacrifices police officers and their families make.

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Medals To Be Awarded To Honor Jan. 6 Responders

The medals will be displayed to honor their sacrifices.

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“This attack happened”: Medals to honor Jan. 6 responders

The Senate has voted to award Congressional Gold Medals to the Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department for protecting Congress during the Jan. 6 insurrection, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden for his signature.

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Pelosi, Schumer huddle with Biden on voting legislation

Top congressional Democrats huddled with President Joe Biden, looking to salvage their push to enact voting rights legislation.

Democrats Want To Hold Social Media Companies Responsible For Health Misinformation

Democratic senators have introduced a bill that would hold Facebook, YouTube and other social media companies responsible if they promote harmful health claims on their platforms.

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Senate Democrats take their case for voting bill to Georgia

Senate Democrats have taken their case for a federal voting bill on the road.

'There is a solution': Senate Democrats to hold rare field hearing in Georgia over voting rights

Sen. Amy Klobuchar said she plans to hold more field hearings leading up to the hearings, debate and possible vote on a bill named for John Lewis.

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Infrastructure Bill Could Include Voting Measures

Democrats say voting rights could be part of their infrastructure package.

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Infrastructure Bill Could Include Voting Measures

Democrats say voting rights could be part of their infrastructure package.

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Klobuchar: Infrastructure bill could include voting measures

A key senator says congressional Democrats are exploring ways to include financial incentives for states to expand voting access as part of a multitrillion-dollar infrastructure bill.

Klobuchar: Infrastructure bill could include voting measures

Congressional Democrats are exploring ways to include financial incentives for states to expand voting access as part of a multitrillion-dollar infrastructure bill, a key senator said Sunday. Democrats have been struggling to get their marquee election reform bill passed in an evenly split Senate, where Republicans remain unified in their opposition and rules require 60 votes to advance most pieces of legislation. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota who chairs the powerful Senate Rules Committee, said in an interview that the priority continues to be passing the legislation known as the For the People Act, which would usher in minimum voting standards in the U.S. such as automatic and same-day voter registration, early voting and no-excuse absentee voting.

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Guests on Sunday Talk Shows: Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on CBS' 'Face the Nation'

Sunday Talk Show Guests, July 18: Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on "Face the Nation"; "This Week"; "Fox News Sunday"; "State of the Union"; "60 Minutes"

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Dozens of states target Google's app store in antitrust suit

Dozens of states are taking aim at Google in an escalating legal offensive on Big Tech. A lawsuit filed late Wednesday targets Google's Play store, where consumers download apps designed for the Android software that powers most of the world’s smartphones.

Election bill defeat revives fight over Senate rules

The filibuster is here to stay, for now, and that’s posing a challenge to President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress.

EXPLAINER: What's next now that GOP has blocked voting bill?

Senate Republicans have blocked debate of a sweeping overhaul of how elections are run in the United States.

Senate Republicans set to block Democrats' sweeping voting, ethics bill

The Senate appears unlikely to be able to pass the For the People Act, or any other voting rights bill, in the face of Republican opposition.

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Dems set voting bill showdown as GOP rejects Manchin plan

The Senate will take a key vote next week on a sweeping rewrite of voting and election law, setting up a dramatic test of Democratic unity on a top priority that Republicans are vowing to block.

Biden's surprise pick for FTC chair, a leading tech critic, is already rocking boats

By naming tech critic Lina Khan to chair the Federal Trade Commission Tuesday, the White House made clear it is dead serious about antitrust enforcement and other measures to rein in Google, Facebook, Apple and Amazon.The intrigue: By naming Khan FTC chair just hours after the Senate confirmed her appointment as one of five commissioners at the agency, the White House took both the industry and many D.C. insiders by surprise. Get market news worthy of your time with Axios Markets. Subscribe for

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Minnesota court affirms approval of Line 3 oil pipeline

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has affirmed key approvals by state regulators of Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 oil pipeline replacement project.

Police say nearly 250 arrested in Minnesota pipeline protest

Nearly 250 people were arrested when protesters attempting to stop the final leg of the reconstruction of an oil pipeline across northwestern Minnesota took over a pump station.

Takeaways: Senate report on 'absolutely brutal' Jan. 6 siege

A Senate report examining security failures surrounding the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol blames missed intelligence, poor planning and multiple layers of bureaucracy for the deadly siege.

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Senators behind January 6 Capitol riot report share reactions and concerns in exclusive bipartisan interview

Asked about what surprised them the most in learning about the investigation, Democrat Senator Gary Peters said it was "the intelligence failure."

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Senate report details broad failures around Jan. 6 attack

A Senate investigation of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has found a broad intelligence breakdown across multiple agencies, along with widespread law enforcement and military failures.

What's next as Congress ramps up investigations of Jan. 6

More than three months after the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, Congress is still trying to figure out how to move forward and prevent future attacks.

What's next as Congress ramps up investigations of Jan. 6

More than three months after the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, Congress is still trying to figure out how to move forward and prevent future attacks.

‘Clear the Capitol,’ Pence pleaded, timeline of riot shows

New details from the deadly riot of Jan. 6 are in a previously undisclosed document prepared by the Pentagon for internal use.

EXPLAINER: What Biden's new $100B plan for broadband means

Broadband internet in the U.S. costs more than in many other rich nations, it still doesn’t reach tens of millions of Americans and the companies that provide it don’t face much competition.

Pelosi taps DC National Guard head to lead House security

National Guard troops were delayed in getting to the building as the rioters beat up police officers and smashed through windows and doors to get in. On Thursday, seven House committees asked 10 federal agencies for documents and communications from the government as part of a wide-ranging investigation. The Senate Homeland and Governmental Affairs Committee and the Senate Rules Committee have already held two hearings with security officials about what went wrong. The security officials described violent attacks on overwhelmed police officers and desperate pleas for backup. As the committees investigate, Capitol officials are improving the building's physical security, including reinforcing the House doors that the rioters attempted to breach.

Democrats launch Senate battle for expanded voting rights

Democrats and Republicans both see the legislation, which touches on nearly every aspect of the electoral process, as fundamental to their parties’ political futures. Republicans charge the bill would strip power from the states and cement an unfair political advantage for Democrats. It would expand voting by mail, promote early voting and give states money to track absentee ballots. Some measures would limit mail voting, cut hours at polling places and impose restrictions that Democrats argue amount to the greatest assault on voting rights since the Jim Crow era. The bill has already run into roadblocks that have become familiar since Democrats began their narrow control of the Senate two months ago.

Democrats launch Senate battle for expanded voting rights

Democrats and Republicans both see the legislation, which touches on nearly every aspect of the electoral process, as fundamental to their parties’ political futures. Republicans charge the bill would strip power from the states and cement an unfair political advantage for Democrats. It would expand voting by mail, promote early voting and give states money to track absentee ballots. Some measures would limit mail voting, cut hours at polling places and impose restrictions that Democrats argue amount to the greatest assault on voting rights since the Jim Crow era. The bill has already run into roadblocks that have become familiar since Democrats began their narrow control of the Senate two months ago.

Congressional Democrats push $50B bill for nonprofits

Congressional Democrats, including Klobuchar, and nonprofits are pushing for a federal bill that would give nonprofits $50 billion to help them retain employees, hire newly unemployed workers and expand their operations. The bill, which was reintroduced in the U.S. Senate this week by U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and three other Senate Democrats, would give individual nonprofits grants of up to $3 million. The bill would also allow intermediary organizations, which help and provide expertise for nonprofits, to get grants of up to $100 million. Nonprofits with 500 or fewer employees have been able to get forgivable loans for expenses through the government’s Payment Protection Program. More than 100 organizations have endorsed the bill, including the National Council of Nonprofits.

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