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Congressional Republicans Want to Shut Down the Government Instead of Keeping Your Healthcare Costs Low

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Have you heard the federal government is on the brink of shutting down again? Moments like this can be confusing. But let’s be perfectly clear about what’s happening here: Republicans are so hell-bent on jacking up costs and taking away health care from millions of working people, that they are willing to shut down the government to do so. Millions of Americans are relying on Congress to keep health care costs low by voting to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies that will lower premiums. Health insurance companies that offer…

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Kamala Harris Is Keeping Voters in the Dark

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“We are not going back,” Vice President Kamala Harris has promised. But where are we heading? And who is being left behind? Concerned Americans asking these questions can find answers at this year’s Climate Week NYC, a gathering of liberal activists and elites who claim that we are heading away from a “fossil-fuel society” and toward a “green economy” that “will drive a seismic change… in the way we build, live, and learn.” Unfortunately, they might be right. Make no mistake, this revolution isn’t the organic byproduct of a free market and…

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The Woman Keeping the ‘Special Relationship’ Special

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The guardian of the special relationship—the historical but possibly mythical bond between the United States and the United Kingdom—is a short woman with discerning blue eyes and a penchant for glittering headbands. The role of an ambassador has always been strange. They’re expected to be fun—to flit around comfortably at galas and cocktail parties, charming guests and making inroads with important people while waiters weave around with platters of deviled eggs. Still, British Ambassador Karen Pierce’s real duty is to lobby for her country and offer advice on delicate matters…

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Two agencies point the finger when it comes to keeping track of tech spending

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<p><em>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.</em></p> <ul> <li>A bill requiring federal agencies to come up with a plan to recycle their electric vehicle batteries moves ahead in Congress. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approves the <a href=”https://www.romney.senate.gov/romney-joins-colleagues-in-introducing-bipartisan-bill-to-ensure-appropriate-use-and-recycling-of-federal-electric-vehicle-batteries/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Strategic EV Management Act</a>. The bill requires the General Services Administration and the Office of Management and Budget to come up with a plan…

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Republicans sharply narrow Democrats’ path to Senate majority by keeping key GOP seats – CNN

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Republicans sharply narrow Democrats’ path to Senate majority by keeping key GOP seats  CNN Republicans appear poised to retain control of U.S. Senate as Democrats win in Arizona, Colorado  CBC.ca Senate Latest: Kelly win gives Arizona 2 Democratic senators  The Associated Press Democrats falling short in bid for control of U.S. Senate  Reuters View Full Coverage on Google News “us republicans” – Google News

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