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AOC’s Oversight rise marks Democratic generational shift
4 weeks, 1 day ago

AOC’s Oversight rise marks Democratic generational shift

Politico  

It’s an unexpected climb for the New York progressive, a former bartender who first rose to power six years ago as an outsider willing to topple the party’s old guard — in that case former Rep. Joseph Crowley. “She’s a very effective messenger, and that’s kind of the conclusion people have drawn from this election — that we haven’t had …

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‘Point of pride’: Dems revel in California House wins despite nationwide losses
1 month ago

‘Point of pride’: Dems revel in California House wins despite nationwide losses

Politico  

That consolation prize was enough for Californian and third-ranking House Democrat Rep. Pete Aguilar to take a victory lap Wednesday after a caucus meeting, which featured newly-minted winner Adam Gray — who took his Central Valley race by just 187 votes — beaming in via FaceTime. “Netting three seats was a very big deal for California, a point of pride.” …

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Former L.A. city official charged by California State Bar in DWP scandal
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Former L.A. city official charged by California State Bar in DWP scandal

LA Times  

William W. Funderburk Jr., pictured in 2013 at a Board of Water and Power Commissioners meeting. Funderburk lied about accepting the free legal work, valued at more than $30,000, during an 2020 interview with the U.S. sttorney’s office, and he also illegally solicited a political contribution, according to Bar prosecutors. Funderburk is the first former city official to be charged …

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Senators Propose New Bill Banning Algorithmic Stablecoins
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Senators Propose New Bill Banning Algorithmic Stablecoins

Hindustan Times  

Two senators — one Republican, one Democrat — are proposing a measure to regulate stablecoins amid a push in the House and Senate to pass such legislation as soon as next month. HT Image Cynthia Lummis, a Wyoming Republican, and Kirsten Gillibrand of New York said Wednesday that their bill would protect consumers and the US dollar while enabling innovation …

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Senate Democrats Urge Biden To Deschedule Marijuana Entirely
11 months, 1 week ago

Senate Democrats Urge Biden To Deschedule Marijuana Entirely

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A group of 12 Senate Democrats on Monday urged the Biden administration to remove marijuana from the list of harmful drugs outlawed by the federal government, arguing that simply reclassifying it as less dangerous would be insufficient. In the letter, addressed to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Drug Enforcement Agency Administrator Anne Milgram, the senators said a …

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On 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King’s ‘Battle of the Sexes’ win, a push to honor her in Congress
1 year, 3 months ago

On 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King’s ‘Battle of the Sexes’ win, a push to honor her in Congress

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Billie Jean King’s victory in the “Battle of the Sexes” was a milestone moment as women pushed for equality on the playing field and beyond. On the 50th anniversary of that match against Bobby Riggs — still the most-watched in tennis history — King moved toward becoming the first female individual athlete to be awarded the Congressional …

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Harris, DeSantis and Giuliani are among politicians marking Sept. 11 terror attacks at ground zero
1 year, 3 months ago

Harris, DeSantis and Giuliani are among politicians marking Sept. 11 terror attacks at ground zero

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Vice President Kamala Harris, Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani joined New York politicians and mourners at a 9/11 memorial ceremony at ground zero Monday. Along with Harris were Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and former …

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Here we go again: GOP senator blows past federal stock disclosure deadline as lawmakers mull trade ban
1 year, 5 months ago

Here we go again: GOP senator blows past federal stock disclosure deadline as lawmakers mull trade ban

Raw Story  

In reporting a stock sale nine months past a federal deadline, Sen. Thom Tillis joins the growing list of legislators who’ve struggled to abide by a decade-old conflicts-of-interest and financial disclosure law. Dubbed the Ban Stock Trading for Government Officials Act, the legislation would prohibit members of Congress, the president, the vice president, senior executive branch officials, their spouses and …

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Chuck Schumer Backs Declassifying UFO Records In Manner Like JFK Files
1 year, 5 months ago

Chuck Schumer Backs Declassifying UFO Records In Manner Like JFK Files

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is throwing his weight behind bipartisan legislation that would declassify government records related to so-called U.F.O.s and unidentified anomalous phenomena, he announced this week. The legislation would amend the National Defense Authorization Act and require the federal government to collect all records related to unidentified phenomena and make them immediately available to …

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New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand launches reelection bid
1 year, 11 months ago

New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand launches reelection bid

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is kicking off her reelection campaign. “Kirsten is running for reelection to the United States Senate in 2024.” Gillibrand has served as New York’s junior senator since 2009, taking over the seat vacated by Hillary Clinton. Republicans in the 2022 midterm elections flipped four congressional seats, including one held by …

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Sam Bankman-Fried campaign finance violations: The arrest of the FTX founder puts Democratic and Republican political leaders in a sticky situation.
2 years ago

Sam Bankman-Fried campaign finance violations: The arrest of the FTX founder puts Democratic and Republican political leaders in a sticky situation.

Slate  

Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested last week in the Bahamas on eight separate criminal counts. The Justice Department is now alleging that Bankman-Fried and “co-conspirators” made illegal campaign donations worth “tens of millions of dollars.” The federal government is alleging serious violations of campaign finance law, which could bring substantial jail sentences of their own. First, they’re claiming that Bankman-Fried has …

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Sam Bankman-Fried was No. 2 top donor to Democrats, only behind Soros
2 years, 1 month ago

Sam Bankman-Fried was No. 2 top donor to Democrats, only behind Soros

Live Mint  

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and members of his team rose from relative obscurity in Washington to be among the biggest donors in US politics, contributing more than $70 million to election campaigns in less than 18 months. Mr. Bankman-Fried personally gave $40 million to politicians and political-action committees ahead of the 2022 midterm elections, mostly to Democrats and liberal-leaning groups, …

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The White House calls for more regulations as cryptocurrencies grow more popular
2 years, 3 months ago

The White House calls for more regulations as cryptocurrencies grow more popular

NPR  

The White House calls for more regulations as cryptocurrencies grow more popular Enlarge this image toggle caption Marco Bello/Getty Images Marco Bello/Getty Images President Biden's administration is pushing for more regulations on digital assets such as cryptocurrencies, and it's advocating for tougher oversight at a time when the popularity of virtual money continues to grow. "Digital assets pose meaningful risks …

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Senate Republicans kill Democrats' bid to cap insulin price at $35
2 years, 5 months ago

Senate Republicans kill Democrats' bid to cap insulin price at $35

Daily Mail  

Senate Republicans have successfully forced Democrats to remove a provision in their $740 billion climate and healthcare package that would have capped the price of insulin for all Americans at just $35. Democrats had left the insulin cap in the bill despite the Senate parliamentarian ruling that it violates rules of the budget reconciliation process by which the legislation is …

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Are Proposed Cryptocurrency Regulations In Senate A Step Forward Or Backward? : Consider This from NPR : NPR
2 years, 7 months ago

Are Proposed Cryptocurrency Regulations In Senate A Step Forward Or Backward? : Consider This from NPR : NPR

NPR  

A First Step To Crypto Regulation, Or A Step Backwards? Enlarge this image toggle caption Jack Taylor/Getty Images Jack Taylor/Getty Images Nearly everyone agrees the cryptocurrency industry needs regulation, but there are huge disagreements about what that should look like. Cosponsors Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand argue that their bill hits the "sweet spot" between allowing innovation and protecting consumers. …

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Amid crypto turmoil, senators propose sweeping oversight
2 years, 7 months ago

Amid crypto turmoil, senators propose sweeping oversight

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Wide-ranging bipartisan legislation unveiled Tuesday would regulate cryptocurrencies and other digital assets following a series of high-profile busts and failures. The bill “creates regulatory clarity for agencies charged with supervising digital asset markets, provides a strong, tailored regulatory framework for stablecoins, and integrates digital assets into our existing tax and banking laws,” Lummis said in an emailed statement. …

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Amid crypto turmoil, senators in US propose sweeping oversight
2 years, 7 months ago

Amid crypto turmoil, senators in US propose sweeping oversight

The Hindu  

A bipartisan pair of senators has unveiled what would be the most wide-ranging legislative proposal to regulate cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, following a series of high-profile busts and failures. The bill unveiled Tuesday, called the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, proposes legal definitions of digital assets and virtual currencies; would require the IRS to adopt guidance on merchant acceptance of …

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US Senate to Vote on Abortion Rights Bill on Wednesday, Prospect of Success Bleak
2 years, 8 months ago

US Senate to Vote on Abortion Rights Bill on Wednesday, Prospect of Success Bleak

News 18  

The US Senate will vote Wednesday on a national abortion rights bill — a process likely doomed to fail — after a leaked draft decision signalled the Supreme Court’s readiness to overturn the 1973 Roe v Wade decision. Top congressional Democrat Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the House of Representatives, reiterated her outrage about the court’s upcoming likely decision, telling CBS …

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Abcarian: U.S. bans mandatory arbitration in sex abuse cases
2 years, 10 months ago

Abcarian: U.S. bans mandatory arbitration in sex abuse cases

LA Times  

Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson, right, with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand after Congress passed legislation Feb. 10 banning mandatory arbitration to resolve sexual harassment and assault allegations. “I can’t think of a better way to kick off Women’s History Month than by signing a bill that will make the workplace safer for millions of women,” said a beaming Carlson. “And …

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Sen. Gillibrand endorses Hochul in New York governor’s race
2 years, 10 months ago

Sen. Gillibrand endorses Hochul in New York governor’s race

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand endorsed Gov. Gillibrand, who has made women’s rights a core tenet of her public advocacy, applauded New York’s first female governor. She’s being challenged by U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, a Democrat representing Long Island, and New York City’s elected public advocate Jumaane Williams, the most progressive candidate in the race. But Fuchs says …

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Congress approves sex harassment bill in #MeToo milestone
2 years, 10 months ago

Congress approves sex harassment bill in #MeToo milestone

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Congress on Thursday gave final approval to legislation guaranteeing that people who experience sexual harassment at work can seek recourse in the courts, a milestone for the #MeToo movement that prompted a national reckoning on the way sexual misconduct claims are handled. The measure, which is expected to be signed by President Joe Biden, bars employment contracts …

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#MeToo: US Congress limits companies’ ability to hide harassment
2 years, 10 months ago

#MeToo: US Congress limits companies’ ability to hide harassment

Al Jazeera  

The United States Congress on Thursday gave final approval to legislation guaranteeing that people who experience sexual harassment at work can seek recourse in the courts, a milestone for the #MeToo movement that prompted a national reckoning over sexual misconduct. The measure, which President Joe Biden is expected to sign, bars employment contracts from forcing people to settle sexual assault …

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Senate approves bill that bans mandatory arbitration in cases of sexual harassment and assault
2 years, 10 months ago

Senate approves bill that bans mandatory arbitration in cases of sexual harassment and assault

LA Times  

Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson is joined, from left, by Sens. Charles E. Grassley, Kirsten Gillibrand and Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer as she speaks after the Senate approval of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act. “Today they impact about sixty million Americans, and many people may not even realize such clauses affect them …

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Congress moves to end forced arbitration for sex misconduct
2 years, 11 months ago

Congress moves to end forced arbitration for sex misconduct

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The U.S. House has passed legislation barring contracts that force people to settle sexual assault or harassment cases through arbitration rather than in court, a process that often benefits employers and keeps misconduct allegations from becoming public. The measure, passed on a 335-97 House vote, reflects rare bipartisan agreement in Congress that stems from the #MeToo movement …

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