FACT CHECK: Were US Democratic Lawmakers ‘Partying’ in Puerto Rico During the Government Shutdown? – Snopes.com

FACT CHECK: Were US Democratic Lawmakers ‘Partying’ in Puerto Rico During the Government Shutdown?  Snopes.com Democratic Party lawmakers were “partying” at a Puerto Rican retreat scheduled in the middle of the partial federal government shutdown. “us democrats” – Google News

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US Lawmakers Seek to Permit Religious Head Coverings in Congress – Voice of America

Voice of America US Lawmakers Seek to Permit Religious Head Coverings in CongressVoice of AmericaFor almost 200 years, the House of Representatives – part of the United States Congress – has barred lawmakers from wearing hats. But this year, voters in Minnesota elected Ilhan Omar to represent them in the House. Omar, who was born in Somalia and is …Muslim Congresswoman to Work to Allow Hijab in the US CongressMorocco World News all 3 news articles » us congress – Google News

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Republican lawmakers come to Moscow, raising hopes there of US-Russia thaw – Washington Post

Washington Post Republican lawmakers come to Moscow, raising hopes there of US-Russia thawWashington PostMOSCOW — Republican members of Congress sounded a newly conciliatory tone in meetings with Russian lawmakers and officials here on Tuesday in a rare visit to Moscow and a preview of the looming summit between President Trump and Russian …Republicans meet with Russia's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow ahead of Trump-Putin summitCNBC Senate Republicans Meet Lavrov in Moscow Ahead of Trump-Putin SummitRoll CallRepublicans meet with Russian foreign minister in MoscowUPI.comall 287 news articles » us republicans – Google…

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US gun control movement pushing Congress to act: lawmakers – Reuters

Reuters US gun control movement pushing Congress to act: lawmakersReuters“I think we can actually get it done.” To win significant changes, lawmakers said the young gun control advocates need to maintain their drive in the face of powerful pro-gun lobbying by the National Rifle Association and those who see gun ownership as …and more » us congress – Google News

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