Tag: August

August 2024 MoveOn Member Newsletter

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In This Issue Our 2024 election program, restoring abortion access, protecting LGBTQ+ youth, and more! A message from Rahna Epting, MoveOn’s Executive Director It is one of my greatest joys as MoveOn’s executive director to speak to you and your fellow MoveOn members. I am inspired by your commitment to building a better future—one rally, phone call, donation, and petition signature at a time. You have shown, time and again, that you care about your families, communities, and future generations. I am honored to co-create a more just country with…

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After August recess, Congress still has a full agenda

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Congress managed to take care of all the spending bills it needed to before heading out the door for August recess. Lots is still on the agenda, though, for when it returns — including a local matter concerning Reagan International Airport. Plus, there’s been some rare bipartisanship as members share in the one thing they can still always agree on: dressing down a federal official. For more on this, Federal News Network executive producer Eric White spoke to WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller on the Federal Drive with Tom…

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Congress tackles spending, policy and candidate protections on the road to the August recess

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Been a hectic week on the political side of government. The 2024 election is in full swing as one party hosts its convention, and with an attempt on a candidate’s life, you know members of Congress are going have questions for the agencies in charge of protection. Meanwhile, there’s other legislation that could have an impact on other federal activities. To help break it all down for the Federal Drive with Tom Temin, Federal News Network Executive producer Eric White welcomes Deputy News Director Loren Duggan. Interview Transcript:  Eric White …

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US Congressional Approval Steady, Low in August – Gallup

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Gallup US Congressional Approval Steady, Low in AugustGallupAugust is normally an uneventful month for Congress because it's when the legislative body traditionally breaks for summer recess. However, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell canceled the break this year to work toward the passage of spending bills …and more » us congress – Google News

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