Articles for Senate Chambers

Mitch McConnell Wants Democrats To Commit To Keeping Legislative Filibuster
3 years, 11 months ago

Mitch McConnell Wants Democrats To Commit To Keeping Legislative Filibuster

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell wants assurances from Democrats that they will preserve the powerful legislative filibuster once they assume control of the chamber on Wednesday ― a commitment that so far he is not getting. With the filibuster in place, however, passing many of the main components of Biden’s legislative agenda means he will need the …

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Mike Pence Reaches Out to US Capitol Cop Who Kept the Mob Away from Senate Chambers During Attack
3 years, 11 months ago

Mike Pence Reaches Out to US Capitol Cop Who Kept the Mob Away from Senate Chambers During Attack

News 18  

Vice President Mike Pence reached out to Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman late last week to thank him for his efforts during the attack on the US Capitol, a person close to Pence told CNN, but they haven’t connected yet. Pence, on the other hand, called Vice President-elect Kamala Harris last week and visited National Guard members guarding the Capitol. …

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Black Capitol police officer hailed a ‘hero’ for diverting pro-Trump mob from Senate chambers
3 years, 11 months ago

Black Capitol police officer hailed a ‘hero’ for diverting pro-Trump mob from Senate chambers

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 A Black police officer seen diverting a pro-Trump mob away …

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Over 100 state lawmakers accused of misconduct in 3 years
4 years, 11 months ago

Over 100 state lawmakers accused of misconduct in 3 years

Associated Press  

— State lawmakers across the U.S. have reached a troubling milestone for allegations of sexual misconduct, even as they have taken significant steps to try to prevent and investigate such behavior. That tally has continued to grow, despite the fact that the vast majority of state legislative chambers now require lawmakers to undergo training about sexual harassment, the AP review …

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