Tag: Congress

Lewis' death came at a time of reckoning across the U.S. over racial injustice.

The first staffer to pass away.

The public viewing will be held outdoors on the East Front Steps of the Capitol.

"We will be laying down this proposal early next week."

"It is a culture of lack of impunity, of accepting of violence and violent language against women, and an entire structure of power that supports that."

"We cannot piecemeal this."

Pelosi explained the need for a significant extension of unemployment benefits.

It was passed unanimously.

Ocasio-Cortez is not buying the apology.

Cheney has a clear message for Gaetz.

"Section 2829 is part of a sustained effort to erase from the history of the Nation those who do not meet an ever-shifting standard of conduct."

"We want to see this (Republican) bill, not just have a conversation."

"How many times have we had to say in the course of this pandemic: 'We're at a critical moment?'"

"We have lost a giant."

"It’s time for Congress to step in."

"This is my choice, but I’m still going to miss it."

"Next week, we'll be beginning a new bill."

"We need $1 trillion for state and local. We need another $1 trillion for unemployment insurance and direct payments."

McConnell appears open to the idea of another round of direct payments.

A Democratic representative had agreed to hold the hearing later in July.