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The US Senate has voted 51-47 to pass bipartisan legislation to challenge President Donald Trump's International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPPA) tariffs on global imports. Introduced by Senator Tim Kaine, alongside Senators Ron Wyden, Rand Paul, and Chuck Schumer, the legislation aims to undo Trump's tariffs,
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U.S. Senators Chris Coons, Chuck Schumer, and Patty Murray, along with 18 of their Democratic colleagues, have introduced the Armed Forces Pay Act to guarantee pay for active-duty and reserve service members, as well as civilian employees of the Department of Defense, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the
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The Employment Rights Bill, aimed at updating and enhancing employment rights, has returned to the House of Lords for consideration of Commons amendments. The bill addresses major topics including zero hours contracts, fire and rehire, flexible working, and unfair dismissal. Members of the Lords considered changes made by MPs in
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The US Senate has voted 52-48 to pass legislation terminating the national emergency declaration to impose duties on Brazilian imports, dealing a significant blow to President Donald Trump's use of punitive economic measures against Brazil. The bipartisan bill, introduced by Senator Tim Kaine and Rand Paul, aims to
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U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Maria Cantwell introduced the "Relief of Chronic Pain Act," a bipartisan legislation that aims to increase access to non-opioid pain management options under Medicaid Part D for adults living with chronic pain. This legislation comes as the opioid crisis continues to affect
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House Representative John James and Senator Ted Cruz introduced the Keep America Flying Act to address the pay and benefits of FAA and TSA employees working without pay during the government shutdown. The legislation would ensure pay and benefits for air traffic controllers, TSA employees, and other essential personnel. Key
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The ongoing federal government shutdown has raised concerns about the financial well-being of federal workers, including federal contractors and military personnel, who are forced to work without pay. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, both Democrats from Virginia, have introduced The Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act, a legislation that
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Amid the ongoing government shutdown, a group of lawmakers have introduced legislation to provide financial relief to federal workers and contractors, who are facing unprecedented hardship due to the stalemate. The Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act would require the Department of Education to pause student loan payments for federal
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Democratic senators, led by Senator Tammy Duckworth, introduced the True Shutdown Fairness Act to ensure federal employees receive pay during the ongoing Republican shutdown. The legislation also aims to prevent the Trump Administration's mass firings of federal employees, including those who are exempt and furloughed. The senators'
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The U.S. Senate voted 50-46 to pass bipartisan legislation that would challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, a move seen as a response to newly released inflation data showing consumer prices rose in September at their fastest pace in eight months. The legislation, introduced by Senators
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Washington Senator Maria Cantwell's Trade Review Act of 2025 aims to reclaim Congress's constitutional role in setting tariffs, which the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has called for in an open letter to members of the U.S. Senate. The bipartisan bill, modeled after the War
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The U.S. Senate voted 50-46 to pass bipartisan legislation to challenge President Donald Trump's International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs on Canada, amidst rising consumer prices and growing public opposition to the trade war. The legislation, introduced by Senators Mark Warner, Tim Kaine, Rand Paul, and
