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Pentagon set to send initial $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine once bill clears Senate and Biden

Apr 23, 2024 1:51 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The Pentagon is poised to send an initial $1 billion package of military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Tuesday as the Senate began debate on long-awaited legislation to fund the weapons Kyiv desperately needs to stall gains being made by Russian forces in the war.

Congress to consider new no-fly list for unruly passengers

U.S. Senate and House members proposed a new no-fly list for unruly passengers on Wednesday, an idea that was pushed by airline unions but failed to gain traction last year.

Mar 29, 2023 1:34 PM EDT

ABC News,

U.S. Senate and House members proposed a new no-fly list for unruly passengers on Wednesday, an idea that was pushed by airline unions but failed to gain traction last year.

SC politicians critical of Inflation Reduction Bill passed in US Senate

Aug 9, 2022 6:13 PM EDT

Alex Tejada,

Graham says he would call a different play when it comes to fighting inflation.

Senate GOP ready to move forward on $1T infrastructure bill

By Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking

Jul 28, 2021 12:45 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Senate Republicans negotiating a $1 trillion infrastructure bill with Democrats said Wednesday they have reached agreement on the major outstanding issues and are ready to vote to take up the bill.

Infrastructure and policing top priorities in D.C. Thursday

Jun 24, 2021 12:42 PM EDT

CNN,

Thursday is shaping up to be a big day in D.C. for President Joe Biden’s agenda involving infrastructure and police legislation.

Senate approves bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday

Jun 16, 2021 11:39 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The Senate has passed a bill that would make Juneteenth, or June 19th, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery.

Democrat says registration key to ousting SC’s Tim Scott

Apr 13, 2021 12:53 PM EDT

Associated Press,

A Democratic state lawmaker is mounting a bid to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott. State Rep. Krystle Matthews told The Associated Press that she will try to register 150,000 new voters across South Carolina to tighten the margin Democrats have struggled to close in statewide elections.

Vice President Harris swears in three new senators, as chamber control shifts to the Democrats

Jan 21, 2021 12:35 PM EST

Mike Olson,

After her inauguration, Vice President Kamala Harris took her first action in the U.S. Senate by swearing in three new senators, giving control of the chamber to the Democrats.

U.S. lawmakers working together to approve a new coronavirus relief package

Dec 10, 2020 12:20 PM EST

Mike Olson,

Republican and Democratic lawmakers are trying to come to a deal on a coronavirus relief package.

AG Wilson joins coalition to protect employees from sexual harassment

Feb 13, 2018 7:56 AM EST

Grace Joyal,

South Carolina’s attorney general, Alan Wilson, joined a bipartisan coalition comprised of 56 states and territories, Monday, that’s urging Congress to put an end to private, forced arbitration in workplace sexual harassment cases.

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Pentagon set to send initial $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine once bill clears Senate and Biden

Congress to consider new no-fly list for unruly passengers

U.S. Senate and House members proposed a new no-fly list for unruly passengers on Wednesday, an idea that was pushed by airline unions but failed to gain traction last year.

SC politicians critical of Inflation Reduction Bill passed in US Senate

Senate GOP ready to move forward on $1T infrastructure bill

By Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking

Infrastructure and policing top priorities in D.C. Thursday

Senate approves bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday

Democrat says registration key to ousting SC’s Tim Scott

Vice President Harris swears in three new senators, as chamber control shifts to the Democrats

U.S. lawmakers working together to approve a new coronavirus relief package

AG Wilson joins coalition to protect employees from sexual harassment

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