Tag: United States Congress
EXPLAINER: What to look for at China’s annual Congress
BEIJING — China’s legislature begins its annual meeting this week with economic growth, climate and a crackdown on political opponents in Hong Kong expected...
Refugees’ flights cancelled as Trump policy remains
SAN DIEGO — More than 260 refugees who were vetted, approved and booked to come to the United States have had their flights canceled...
Mississippi congressman Palazzo accused of misusing funds
WASHINGTON — An independent ethics body says there is "substantial reason to believe” that Republican Rep. Steven Palazzo of Mississippi abused his office by...
Indiana Sen. Todd Young announces 2022 reelection campaign
INDIANAPOLIS — Republican U.S. Sen. Todd Young has announced that he’s seeking reelection to his Indiana seat.
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Cuomo allegations leave Democrats grappling with response
NEW YORK — Democrats across the country celebrated New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo as the face of governing competence as President Donald Trump fumbled...
Pandemic loan program at high-risk for fraud, auditor finds
WASHINGTON — Emergency loans made to small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic have been added to a list of government programs considered at high...
Watchdog agency says 2020 census is still on high-risk list
A watchdog agency on Tuesday again classified the 2020 census as high risk because of efforts last fall by the Trump administration to shorten...
Democratic senators propose clean energy tax credits
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two U.S. senators from states with declining manufacturing sectors are pushing to invest $8 billion through tax credits to create clean...
AI panel urges US to boost tech skills amid China’s rise
An artificial intelligence commission led by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is urging the U.S. to boost its AI skills to counter China, including...
Dems seek probe of Illinois GOP lawmaker with militia decal
CHICAGO — Democratic county leaders in Illinois want an investigation of Republican state Rep. Chris Miller after he displayed a decal of an anti-government...