By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic and Republican U.S. lawmakers said on Thursday they wanted to continue the flow of money and weapons for Ukraine’s battle against Russia’s invasion, …
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U.S. lawmakers call for sanctions on Haitian gangs and ‘warlords’
by Reutersby ReutersBy Brian Ellsworth (Reuters) – Two U.S. lawmakers on Thursday said the United States should sanction Haitian gangs and those who help finance them, as the Caribbean nation remains gripped …
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Senator Warren, other lawmakers ask FTC to block Amazon’s iRobot deal -Axios
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) – A group of lawmakers led by Democratic U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren is asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to reject Amazon.com Inc’s $1.7 billion deal to buy Roomba …
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Lawmakers, unions press U.S. airlines to hold off on stock buybacks
by Reutersby ReutersBy David Shepardson (Reuters) – Labor unions and some U.S. lawmakers are pressing airlines not to resume stock buybacks after a COVID assistance prohibition expires this week. Representative Peter DeFazio, …
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New Jersey Lawmakers Want to Impound Annoying Boom Cars
CAMDEN, NJ – The loud echoing and window sill shaking sounds of boom cars coming from across the Delaware River in southern New Jersey has become a nuisance of epidemic …
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EU lawmakers condemn China’s live-fire exercises in Taiwan Strait
by Reutersby ReutersBRUSSELS (Reuters) -Members of the European Parliament backed a resolution on Thursday that condemned China’s live-fire military exercises in the Taiwan Strait and called for closer ties between the European …
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Peruvian lawmakers elect new legislative leader from opposition party
by Reutersby ReutersLIMA (Reuters) – Peruvian lawmakers on Monday elected a new head of Congress from an opposition party, after his predecessor was ousted over influence peddling allegations and amid tensions with …
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California lawmakers pass slate of bills protecting abortion access
by Reutersby ReutersBy Sharon Bernstein SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – U.S. States seeking to enforce abortion bans will not be able to obtain medical or communications records of patients, doctors or others involved …
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U.S. lawmakers look to crack down on airlines over canceled flights
by Reutersby ReutersBy David Shepardson WASHINGTON – Two U.S. House Democrats on Tuesday proposed making it unlawful for airlines to offer flights if they know they lack sufficient staff or to cancel …
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U.S. House lawmakers look to jump-start self-driving legislative push
by Reutersby ReutersBy David Shepardson WASHINGTON – Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives are launching a bipartisan effort to help revive legislative efforts to boost self-driving vehicles. Representatives Robert Latta, …
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Israeli-Designated Terror Org Urges Voters To Pressure Lawmakers Into Supporting Resolution ‘Condemning’ Israel
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Pelosi Invited Multiple Lawmakers To Travel With Her To Taiwan
Pelosi Invited Multiple Lawmakers To Travel With Her To Taiwan Max Keating on July 27, 2022 Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has extended an invite to a small …
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PARIS – President Emmanuel Macron’s government secured parliamentary backing for the financing of a 20 billion euros ($20.30 billion)inflation relief package and tax breaks, to help households cope with the …
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In Indiana, Republican lawmakers propose ban on most abortions
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) – Indiana Republican lawmakers on Wednesday introduced a bill that would ban abortion except in cases of rape, incest or medical emergency, a measure likely to win passage that …
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Lawmakers Move To Speed Up Taiwanese Arms Transfers Micaela Burrow on July 7, 2022 An act that allows the U.S. to temporarily supply Taiwan with weapons using its own stores …
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Factbox-UK lawmakers voice opinion on PM Boris Johnson
by Reutersby ReutersLONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was clinging to power on Wednesday, gravely wounded by the resignation of senior ministers who said he was not fit to govern and …
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Citing Australia, lawmakers warn Britain against overselling trade deals
by Reutersby ReutersLONDON – Britain’s parliamentary trade committee on Wednesday warned the government against overselling its post-Brexit trade deals, citing shortcomings in its agreement with Australia and calling for more time for …
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EU countries, lawmakers agree on rules to curb subsidised foreign companies
by Reutersby ReutersBRUSSELS – EU countries and EU lawmakers on Thursday agreed on rules to curb acquisitions or bids for public contracts by subsidised foreign companies in a bid to ensure a …
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U.S. commerce secretary presses lawmakers to greenlight $52 billion for chipmaking
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON – U.S. Commerce Department Secretary Gina Raimondo on Monday stepped up pressure on Congress to approve $52 billion in funding for chipmakers to expand operations, warning that firms would …
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French lawmakers plan $8.4 billion aid for households to fight inflation
by Reutersby ReutersPARIS – French lawmakers are drafting a bill to shore-up household buying power by raising some forms of government assistance by 4%, at a cost of 8 billion euros ($8.44 …
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Factbox-Canadian lawmakers approve 2022 budget measures on housing, Russian assets
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) – Canada’s Senate on Thursday passed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s budget, adopting a two-year ban on foreign buyers of Canadian homes and a measure allowing it to seize and …
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South Dakota lawmakers vote to remove attorney general after fatal car crash
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) – South Dakota lawmakers voted on Tuesday to convict the state’s attorney general of two impeachment articles stemming from a 2020 car crash in which he struck and killed …
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Big Tech bill advocates and critics keep pressure on U.S. lawmakers
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON – Supporters of a U.S. bill aimed at reining in Big Tech platforms like Amazon.com and Alphabet’s Google have flooded lawmakers with nearly 4,000 phone calls, while critics of …
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Israeli Lawmakers Will Vote To Dissolve Parliament, Hold New Elections
Israeli Lawmakers Will Vote To Dissolve Parliament, Hold New Elections Micaela Burrow on June 20, 2022 Israel’s coalition government will dissolve next week as the country heads a new round …
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Lawmakers urge USTR to push for extension of WTO’s moratorium on digital trade
by Reutersby ReutersBy Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers urged U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to push during World Trade Organization meetings this week for an extension of …