Activists push U.S. Congress to pass Hong Kong bill Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Hong Kong democracy activists urged members of the U.S. Congress on Tuesday to pass legislation to combat human rights abuses … “us congress” – Google News
Read More...U.S. Congress seeks to jump start stalled self-driving car bill Reuters Two key committees in the U.S. Congress on Tuesday said they will revive efforts to pass long-stalled legislation to speed the adoption of self-driving cars. “us congress” – Google News
Read More...US Senate passes its defense policy bill 86-8, setting up fight with House DefenseNews.com U.S. Congress headed for border funding compromise as migrants kept in squalor Reuters Here’s what’s in the $ 4.6 billion border aid bill passed by Congress The Texas Tribune Trump is wrong about Iran. He needs approval from Congress for a military strike. USA TODAY US Congress approves $ 4.6B in emergency border funding TRT World View full coverage on Google News “us congress” – Google News
Read More...U.S. Congress passes $ 19.1 billion disaster aid bill, sends to Trump Reuters The U.S. Congress on Monday approved legislation providing $ 19.1 billion in emergency funding for disaster recovery efforts throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico, sending it to President Donald Trump to sign into law. Final passage came as the Democratic-led House of Representatives voted 354-58 for the measure, which lawmakers and Trump had haggled over for months. It was approved by the Republican-led Senate late last month, and Trump has said he supports it. The president, who…
Read More...U.S. disaster aid bill blocked again as Republican objects Reuters A U.S. Republican lawmaker on Thursday blocked a $ 19.1 billion package to help Americans recover from a string of natural disasters, delaying passage for at least a few more days until the full House of Representatives can vote on it next week. President Donald Trump supports the bill and the Senate passed it a week ago before leaving Washington for a recess. House Democrats have tried three times since last Friday to win quick, unanimous approval on a voice vote.…
Read More...Companies lobby U.S. Congress on carbon tax; senator expects bill in weeks Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Representatives from more than 70 companies met with U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday to push for a tax on carbon emissions to fight … “us congress” – Google News
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