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Schumer Set To Move Forward With Vote To End GOP Filibuster Of Voting Rights Legislation

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is primed to have the upper chamber vote to end Republicans’ filibuster of voting rights legislation on Wednesday evening, likely followed by a vote to change how the filibuster functions. The plan is to offer a “talking filibuster” proposal to the floor, under which voting rights legislation would only require a simple majority to advance toward final passage following lengthy debate. <p>Changes to the filibuster look ill-fated at the moment: Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) have made clear that they won&#8217;t…

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WH defends OSHA vaccinate-or-test mandate after Senate disapproval vote

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The White House on Thursday defended a heavily litigated regulation that would force workers at large companies to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or tested for the virus and said President Biden will veto a disapproval resolution if it makes it to his desk. The Senate voted 52-48 late Wednesday to … The Washington Times stories: White House

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House Democrats again delay infrastructure vote amid party divisions – CNN

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House Democrats again delay infrastructure vote amid party divisions  CNN Hannity: Nancy Pelosi can’t seem to unite Democrats  Fox News Dozens of U.S. House progressives oppose quick infrastructure vote, Jayapal says  Yahoo News House delays infrastructure bill vote as progressives dig in – as it happened  The Guardian “us democrats” – Google News

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Government shutdown and Infrastructure bill vote in Congress: Live updates – CNN International

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Government shutdown and Infrastructure bill vote in Congress: Live updates  CNN International US Congress passes bill to avert government shutdown, hours ahead of deadline  FRANCE 24 English Shutdown: Congress votes to keep US government open  BBC News Democrats delay vote on infrastructure plan, bowing to progressives  Reuters US Congress Approves Stopgap Funding to Keep Government Open  Voice of America View Full Coverage on Google News “us congress” – Google News

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