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Senate Dems ‘pushing to follow suit’ after House passes bill to block any future Schedule F

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The Preventing a Patronage System Act cleared the full House in a vote of 225-204, showcasing an effort to prevent the possible return of the Trump-era Schedule F executive order. The bill would prohibit future White House administrations from creating any new federal job classification without congressional approval, but the timing on the Senate’s version of the legislation remains uncertain. Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), introduced a companion bill in August and applauded the passage of the bill in the House on Sept. 15. The lawmakers added…

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MoveOn Members Endorse In 10 Key Senate Races

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Washington, D.C. – Today, MoveOn members have endorsed 10 critical Senate candidates to overcome the 50/50 Democrat/Republican split. MoveOn members will be organizing to expand seats in the U.S. Senate with more Democrats so Roe can be strengthened and codified.  “Our Democracy was already under attack by MAGA Republicans, and it became even more dire when Trump’s Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade,” said MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Rahna Epting. “But it’s not enough to just hold onto a slim majority to prevent even more attacks. We need to…

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Senate committee calls on VA, DOJ to improve accessibility to federal technology

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Senate lawmakers are pushing the departments of Justice and Veterans Affairs, along with all agencies, to improve the accessibility of their online services. The Senate Special Committee on Aging looked into the accessibility of federal technology, specifically for seniors and individuals with disabilities, as well as older and disabled veterans. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.), the committee’s chairman, said accessing digital services became a more prevalent concern during the COVID-19 pandemic, after accelerating a long-term shift in delivering government services through virtual, rather than physical, platforms. The acceleration of digital services…

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Senate Democrats clear procedural hurdle on marquee tax and spending bill

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Senate Democrats on Saturday cleared a key procedural hurdle on the path toward passing their $ 740 billion health care, climate, tax and spending package, setting up a significant win for the party after months of tense back-and-forth over the cornerstone bill in President Biden’s long-stalled legislative agenda. The Washington Times stories: White House

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Senate appropriators propose to repeal Hyde, add tens of billions to Defense budget

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Senate appropriators proposed last week an end to a four-decade-old provision that restricts the government from funding abortions and would expand reproductive care for military service members and federal employees. The proposal is part of a set of bills to fund the government through fiscal 2023, which includes $ 850 billion for national security when taking into account the Defense appropriations bill, military construction spending and some military-related Energy Department funds. That number is well over the Biden administration’s $ 813 billion request for national security and outpaces the House…

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New Senate bill instructs agencies to find creative ways to recycle electric car batteries

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