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House Republicans look to get feds back to the office

May 22, 2022 Republicans, House, look, back, Office, Feds0 comment

To listen to the Federal Newscast on your phone or mobile device, subscribe in <a href=”https://www.podcastone.com/federal-newstalk?showAllEpisodes=true”>PodcastOne</a> or <a href=”https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/federal-newscast/id1053077930?mt=2″>Apple Podcasts</a>. The best listening experience on desktop can be found using Chrome, Firefox or Safari. <ul> <li>Some Republican lawmakers want to press pause on making remote work permanent. <a href=”https://herrell.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-herrell-introduces-show-act-ensure-federal-workforce-provides-timely” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Rep. Yvette Herrell (R-N.M.)</a> calls on agencies to give Congress a plan to address the adverse effects of remote work. The SHOW UP Act would require federal agencies to fully return to pre-pandemic telework policies, bringing employees back to the office. The bill…

Graham reluctant to back McConnell as GOP Senate leader without Trump connection

January 14, 2022 Graham, connection, Reluctant, Senate, back, leader, Without, McConnell, Trump0 comment

Sen. Lindsey Graham says he would not support Sen. Mitch McConnell as GOP leader in the next Congress if he does not have a “working relationship with President [Donald] Trump.” “I’m not going to vote for anybody for leader of the Senate as a Republican unless they can prove to … The Washington Times stories: White House

Manchin’s Opposition to Build Back Better Boondoggle Infuriates Unhinged Left

January 2, 2022 Manchin’s, Unhinged, Boondoggle, Better, back, Left, Build, opposition, infuriates0 comment

Democrats are responding in typical fashion to Sen. Joe Manchin’s promised “no” vote on President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Act: They are foaming at the mouth. According to Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., “It’s an example of Joe Manchin, as a white man, showing that he doesn’t care about black people. He doesn’t care about Latinos. He doesn’t care about immigrants. He doesn’t care about women, and he doesn’t care about the poor.” Bowman echoed Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., who said, “Joe Manchin’s opposition to the Build Back Better Act…

Kamala Harris vows Biden ‘is not giving up’ on Build Back Better Act’s big spending

December 27, 2021 Giving, acts, Kamala, Harris, Biden, Better, back, spending, vows, Build0 comment

Vice President Kamala Harris said the “stakes are too high” to give up on passing President Biden’s $ 1.75 trillion social welfare and climate bill after it was derailed in the Senate. Ms. Harris, who holds the tie-breaking vote in the 50-50 split Senate, said the White House is working to … The Washington Times stories: White House

U.S., G-7 allies demand Russia pull back from Ukraine border, warn of ‘massive’ response

December 13, 2021 Allies, demand, border, U.S., Ukraine, from, Response, back, pull, warn, massive, Russia0 comment

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven nations meeting Sunday in England issued a blunt warning to Russia to draw down forces that have massed on Ukraine’s border, accusing Moscow of trying to intimidate its smaller neighbor and vowing strong joint action if Russia does not relent. The G-7 industrial … The Washington Times stories: White House

GOP Sen Suggests Abortion Laws Should Be ‘Turned Back To States’ As Roe Comes Under Threat

December 6, 2021 suggests, abortion, back, Should, States, Under, Threat, Laws, turned, comes0 comment

Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) on Sunday suggested that abortion laws should be left to states to decide, days after conservatives on the Supreme Court demonstrated a<a href=”https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/supreme-court-abortion-roe-mississippi-conservatives?utm_source=sendinblue&utm_campaign=Weekender-26&utm_medium=email”> lack of pretense</a> as they questioned Roe v. Wade’s constitutional legitimacy during a hearing on Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban. Talking Points Memo