Tag: Congress

"If it's appropriate to take another look at these names, I'm OK with that."

"I feel very, very disappointed by the dangerous statement made by the Republican Leader of the Senate."

Senator Tim Scott, the chamber's lone black Republican, is expected to propose legislation.

The Senate Commerce committee hearing is at 10 a.m.

"Chokeholds will be banned — except if an officer’s life is at risk."

"This bill will effectively end no-knock raids in the United States."

"This is really unprecedented."

"He didn't deserve to die over $20. I'm asking you, is that what a black man's worth? $20?"

"The odds of a Phase Four deal are very, very high."

"Social media companies have become involved in a range of editorial and promotional activity."

"We're still wrestling with America's original sin."

"A profession where you have the power to kill should be a profession that requires highly trained officers who are accountable to the public."

"It is time for police culture in many departments to change."

Senators spent eight minutes and 46 seconds taking a moment of silence for George Floyd.

The panel will hear from former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.

Tuesday's vote came at a particularly charged moment.

"Funds meant for frontliners went to hospitals previously closed, mega-corporations, and possible fraudsters."

"Public trust in the blind administration of justice is being seriously tested by recent high-profile killings of African-Americans."

"The next pandemic may be on top of us this winter."

"The two-thirds of the Republican party that voted for this bill in March have indicated they are going to vote against it now."