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March 5, 2019
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi talked about how this act is important to the constitution. Congressman Lloyd Dogget, as well as other Texas voting rights advocates, were in attendance.
Issues:Voting Rights
March 5, 2019
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a visit to East Austin on Tuesday to promote sweeping voting legislation currently before Congress.
Issues:Voting Rights
March 5, 2019
Congressional Democrats are likely to request 10 years of President Trump’s tax returns in coming weeks, tailoring their inquiry in a way they hope will survive a court battle, according to lawmakers and others involved in the discussions.
March 5, 2019
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Many look at Central Texas as the best example of drawing Congressional lines to keep one party out of power. Austin is a Democratic powerhouse but is represented by five Republicans and one Democrat.
February 27, 2019
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Wednesday batted down the prospect of submitting a final trade deal with China to Congress for approval.
"We have no intentions of submitting it to Congress," Lighthizer said during a House Ways and Means hearing, adding that the deal is "an executive agreement, we're not required to send it to Congress."
February 25, 2019
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s decision to back off his threat to raise tariffs on Chinese goods carries substantial political risk as the president faces increased pressure from Republicans, Democrats and some of his own advisers to win the kind of tough concessions that Beijing has long resisted.
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February 25, 2019
WASHINGTON - Democratic Texas Rep. Lloyd Doggett, who took over a key health-care post in the new Congress, plans to meet with Trump administration officials amid signs of bipartisan momentum to address consumers’ desire to stem the rising costs of prescription drugs.
February 23, 2019
In Washington, we’ve had ups, downs – and even worse – shutdowns. But this year has seen some progress and a renewed hope for the future.
February 15, 2019
WASHINGTON — Defiant in the wake of a stinging budget defeat, President Donald Trump on Friday declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border.
February 15, 2019
Texas lawmakers from Central Texas offered mixed reviews Friday to President Donald Trump declaring a national emergency on the southern border, a move that could free up money to build a wall, his biggest and most elusive campaign promise.