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As millions of Americans struggle to make ends meet, Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and her colleagues are working to ensure that families in need receive the support they deserve. The Trump administration's decision to withhold SNAP benefits has sparked action in Congress, with lawmakers pushing to pass the
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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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Senators Angela Alsobrooks, Chris Van Hollen, and Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth have introduced legislation to pause student loan payments for federal workers, contractors, and military personnel during a government shutdown lasting longer than two weeks. The bill, called The Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act, aims to provide financial relief to
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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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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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Legislation led by Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly to rename the federal building in Tucson as the "Raúl M. Grijalva Federal Building" was approved by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, making it eligible for a vote on the Senate floor. Companion legislation was
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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
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AB 1340 and SB 371, part of a comprehensive legislative package, grant California gig workers new protections, including the right to unionize and collectively bargain. These bills operate within the framework established by Proposition 22, which retains gig workers' independent contractor status but expands their rights beyond the original
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The U.S. Senate has voted 50-46 to pass bipartisan legislation challenging President Donald Trump's IEPPA tariffs on Canada, following newly released inflation data showing consumer prices rose in September at their fastest pace in eight months. The legislation aims to terminate the February 1 emergency declaration and
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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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U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), along with dozens of their Senate colleagues, have introduced legislation to ensure the timely payment of military personnel, federal employees, and federal contractors whose salaries have been interrupted by the ongoing government shutdown. The bill guarantees
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The Nigerian Government is set to enhance democratic participation by extending voting rights to citizens living abroad. According to Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the proposed Diaspora Voting Bill aligns with the legislative agenda of inclusion, accountability, and economic reforms. The initiative aims to create
