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Congresswoman, 68, retires to set better example for aging politicians
1 week, 2 days ago

Congresswoman, 68, retires to set better example for aging politicians

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I think there are colleagues — some of whom are still very successful and …

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Outgoing Rep. Annie Kuster says she decided not to run again after seeing Biden’s decline
1 week, 6 days ago

Outgoing Rep. Annie Kuster says she decided not to run again after seeing Biden’s decline

Raw Story  

Outgoing Representative Annie Kuster said that she made the decision not to run for her seat again after meeting with President Joe Biden early in the campaign and seeing his decline. Last week, it was revealed that Rep. Kay Granger, 81, despite technically serving in Congress, has been living in a senior living facility for months and missing votes. Her …

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Democrats pick Gerry Connolly for House Oversight post, rebuffing Ocasio-Cortez bid
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Democrats pick Gerry Connolly for House Oversight post, rebuffing Ocasio-Cortez bid

LA Times  

Rep. Gerry Connolly, shown in 2020, was chosen by fellow Democrats to be the ranking minority member of the House Oversight Committee in the next Congress, turning aside a bid by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, House Democrats on Tuesday picked 74-year-old Rep. Gerry Connolly to lead the party next year atop an influential congressional committee, pushing aside growing calls for generational …

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Joke’s on Donald Trump as Democrats laugh at national convention
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Joke’s on Donald Trump as Democrats laugh at national convention

Raw Story  

CHICAGO — President Joe Biden may be old, but former President Donald Trump is a joke — and the butt of one — at the Democratic National Convention. Many senior Democratic officials gathered here in the Windy City say they aren’t worried that Trump and GOP officials keep trying to paint a host of top Democrats — Vice President Kamala …

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Pro-Russian influence campaign targets Australian media outlets, including ABC, researchers find
7 months ago

Pro-Russian influence campaign targets Australian media outlets, including ABC, researchers find

ABC  

In short: Researchers say 15 Australian media outlets, including the ABC, have been targeted by a sophisticated new pro-Russian influence campaign, although none were taken in. Researchers say 15 Australian media outlets, including the ABC, have been targeted by a sophisticated new pro-Russian influence campaign, although none were taken in. "Their hope is to use journalists … to have them …

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US Rep. Annie Kuster of New Hampshire won’t seek reelection for a seventh term in November
9 months, 1 week ago

US Rep. Annie Kuster of New Hampshire won’t seek reelection for a seventh term in November

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. CONCORD, N.H. — Democratic U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster of New Hampshire said Wednesday that she will not seek reelection to Congress for a seventh term in November, leaving the state’s sprawling 2nd District open to a possible GOP successor. “I will continue serving the people of New Hampshire until the …

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Gus Kuster doesn't feel free, despite being released from indefinite detention
1 year, 1 month ago

Gus Kuster doesn't feel free, despite being released from indefinite detention

ABC  

Gus Kuster was in his cell at Brisbane's immigration detention centre three weeks ago, on November 7, when he was called into the guard's office. Mr Kuster was one of the people released from immigration detention after the High Court ruled the government could no longer indefinitely detain people who couldn't be deported. One of 141 detainees released so far, …

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Rep. Scott Peters’ Pharma Ties Complicate Bid To Lead Moderate Democrats
2 years, 1 month ago

Rep. Scott Peters’ Pharma Ties Complicate Bid To Lead Moderate Democrats

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING As Republicans prepare to take over the House with a narrow majority, House Democrats’ largest moderate faction, the New Democrat Coalition, is poised to play a potentially critical role in bipartisan legislation. Kuster’s allies and advocates for affordable prescription drugs are shining a light on Peters’ role as a prominent obstacle to legislation empowering Medicare to negotiate …

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New Hampshire Democrats Pappas, Kuster reelected to Congress
2 years, 2 months ago

New Hampshire Democrats Pappas, Kuster reelected to Congress

Associated Press  

CONCORD, N.H. — Democrats Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas both won reelection to Congress in New Hampshire’s 1st and 2nd Districts, defeating two pro-Trump Republicans. Pappas defeated Karoline Leavitt, who worked in the White House press office under former President Donald Trump, and Kuster beat Robert Burns, who runs a pharmaceutical quality control business. “I’m nevertheless still humbled by the …

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Kuster, Burns debate Covid funds, drug treatment, abortion
2 years, 2 months ago

Kuster, Burns debate Covid funds, drug treatment, abortion

Associated Press  

CONCORD, N.H. — Democratic U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster and Republican challenger Robert Burns frequently took jabs and interrupted one another over COVID funding, drug addiction treatment, and abortion rights during their first debate Friday for New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District seat. On the subject of abortion rights, Burns, who says he is pro-life and supported the overturn of Roe v. …

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Democrats cautiously campaign on Jan. 6, democracy threats
2 years, 2 months ago

Democrats cautiously campaign on Jan. 6, democracy threats

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Speaking last year on the House floor, Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan angrily bemoaned the lack of bipartisanship after the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and said Republican opposition to an investigative commission was a “slap in the face” to the law enforcement officers assaulted by then-President Donald Trump’s supporters that day. At a recent debate, his Republican opponent, JD …

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Democrats cautiously campaign on Jan. 6, democracy threats
2 years, 2 months ago

Democrats cautiously campaign on Jan. 6, democracy threats

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Speaking last year on the House floor, Democratic Rep. Tim …

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Senator calls Ron DeSantis a 'power-mad tyrant' after Martha's Vineyard stunt
2 years, 3 months ago

Senator calls Ron DeSantis a 'power-mad tyrant' after Martha's Vineyard stunt

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON, DC — After he cast a late morning vote on the Senate floor Thursday, Tim Kaine was in his signature satisfied smile – the one he regularly seems incapable of controlling on his noticeably unhurried strolls through the hurried-to-hectic United States Capitol – as he descended into the dregs of the Capitol. One mention of the Florida governor’s name …

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‘We were trapped': Trauma of Jan. 6 lingers for lawmakers
3 years ago

‘We were trapped': Trauma of Jan. 6 lingers for lawmakers

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Long after most other lawmakers had been rushed to safety, they were on the hard marble floor, ducking for cover. “When I looked up, I had this realization that we were trapped,” said Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., a former Army Ranger who served three tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. “It was terrifying in the moment.” Rep. …

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