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Congresswoman Nancy Mace has announced she is ranked in the top 2% of the U.S. House of Representatives for the number of bills introduced this Congress, filing 40 pieces of legislation this year alone. Mace has delivered major wins this Congress, advancing the VA Distributed Ledger Technology Act, passing
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A broad coalition of state, consumer, and bank groups has joined the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) in requesting that Congress strike a provision in the recently passed stablecoin legislation that creates an unlevel playing field for uninsured banks and erodes state authority to supervise these institutions. The coalition,
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Pakistan's National Assembly passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which allows the armed forces and civil agencies to detain individuals suspected of terrorism-related activities for up to three months without a court order. The amendment reintroduces changes to Section 11EEEE of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, with a sunset
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The US Senate has approved $1 million in funding to expand the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostics Lab's testing capacity in Willmar, part of the 2026 appropriations legislation. This legislation now heads to the House of Representatives for a vote. The funding aims to improve the ability to
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South Africa's proposed General Laws (Family Matters) Amendment Bill is set to redefine how property and assets are divided when a marriage ends in divorce or death. The bill aims to protect spouses whose contributions were non-financial but substantial, ensuring fairer settlements, even where antenuptial agreements exist. This
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The National Assembly passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2024 by a majority vote, enacting it into law after rejecting opposition proposals. The passage of the bill marked a significant development in Pakistan's anti-terrorism efforts, despite opposition from the minority parties. Meanwhile, PPP lawmakers sought clarification from the government
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Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has taken a step towards addressing the property tax concerns of homeowners in the state. In a special session, he signed several bipartisan reforms aimed at providing immediate relief to those facing sharp property tax increases following the statewide property reassessment. The bills aim to create
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The Indian government has passed a new income tax bill in Parliament, which seeks to replace the six-decade-old Income Tax Act, 1961. The new bill introduces several key changes, including the concept of a "tax year", the broadening of the definition of "virtual digital assets", and
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The New Income Tax Bill 2025, aimed at simplifying tax procedures and modernising outdated provisions, has been passed in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The bill, which replaces the 1961 Income Tax Act, was met with controversy as opposition parties staged a walkout, criticising the government for not allowing
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The Rajya Sabha passed the Income Tax Bill without discussion on Tuesday, a move criticized by the Union finance minister for the opposition's lack of participation. The finance minister, speaking in the Rajya Sabha, accused the opposition of disrespecting the democratic process and prioritizing slogans over constructive dialogue.
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Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announced the approval of $1,000,000 in funding for the Apple Tree Learning Center in Virginia as part of the 2026 appropriations legislation. The funding aims to bring the currently closed childcare center up to safety standards, address the childcare shortage on the
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U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announced that the Senate has approved $1,700,000 in funding to expand the Alexandria YMCA and build a new childcare center in rural Minnesota. This funding will be part of the 2026 appropriations legislation and will now go to the House
