Booker clashes with Senate Republicans over judicial nominee in heated committee exchange
NEWARK, NJ— Sen. Cory Booker drew sharp criticism Thursday after a tense exchange during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing over the nomination of Emil Bove to a federal judgeship. The incident drew…
State Senate Overrides Democratic Governor’s Veto Of Bill Banning DEI Trainings
State Senate Overrides Democratic Governor’s Veto Of Bill Banning DEI Trainings Jack Applewhite on June 21, 2023 The Republican-led North Carolina state Senate voted Tuesday to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto…
Senate confirms Biden judicial nominee after Harris breaks deadlock
By Andrew Goudsward (Reuters) – Vice President Kamala Harris broke a deadlock in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday to secure confirmation for a civil rights lawyer nominated to be a federal judge…
Fed nominees stress importance of inflation, job mandates in Senate hearing
By Michael S. Derby (Reuters) – Two Federal Reserve officials and a labor economist who aspires to join their ranks told U.S. senators on Wednesday that they will set policy based on…
Colombia senate votes down recreational marijuana bill
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s Senate voted down a measure to approve the sale of recreational cannabis to adults late on Tuesday, although supporters including the government of leftist President Gustavo Petro said…
Senate Clears O’Scanlon Bill to Help Crime Victims
The New Jersey Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Declan O'Scanlon that would unify services for crime victims within the newly created Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance (VIVA).…
Senate Clears Bucco Bill Enhancing Punishments for Auto Theft Crimes
Sen. Bucco's bill that targets auto theft trafficking networks and expands penalties for offenders was advanced by the New Jersey Senate.…
Senate Clears Corrado Bill Protecting Newborn Babies
The New Jersey Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that protects the lives of newborn babies.…
Senate Clears Singer Bill That Promotes Innovation Through Expanded Grant Opportunities
Sen. Robert Singer's bill that would expand certain grant opportunities for individuals employed at state colleges and universities was approved by the New Jersey Senate.…
Senate Clears Singer Bill that Would Increase Aid for Adult Day Care Services
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the adult day care Medicaid per diem rate was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.…
Senate Approves Corrado Measure that Would Cut Government Red Tape for Surviving Spouses
The New Jersey Senate approved legislation today sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that allows the surviving spouse of a decedent to use their motor vehicle until the vehicle registration expires.…
Senate Advances Singer Bill Boosting Services for Adult Day Care Centers
Adult day care centers may soon accommodate the religious dietary needs of individuals thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer and approved today by the New Jersey Senate.…
Brazil Senate committee delays vote on new fiscal rules until Wednesday
BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil’s Senate Economic Affairs Committee has granted the opposition a 24-hour delay on a vote on new fiscal rules considered crucial by the government of President Luiz Inacio Lula da…
U.S. Senate confirms Nusrat Choudhury as first Muslim female federal judge
By Jacqueline Thomsen (Reuters) -The U.S. Senate on Thursday narrowly confirmed civil rights lawyer Nusrat Choudhury to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, making her the first…
Delaware Supreme Court To Hear DCNF Lawsuit Over Release Of Biden Senate Docs
Delaware Supreme Court To Hear DCNF Lawsuit Over Release Of Biden Senate Docs Katelynn Richardson on June 14, 2023 The Delaware Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit…
DCNF, Judicial Watch Ask Delaware Supreme Court To Make University Explain Refusal To Release Biden Senate Docs
DCNF, Judicial Watch Ask Delaware Supreme Court To Make University Explain Refusal To Release Biden Senate Docs Katelynn Richardson on June 14, 2023 The Daily Caller News Foundation and Judicial Watch asked…
US Senate confirms Bernstein as top White House economist
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Jared Bernstein as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) in a 50-49 vote, elevating a longtime adviser to President Joe Biden…
Fed Board nominee hearing at Senate panel set for June 21
(Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s picks for Federal Reserve Vice Chair and to fill one vacant Fed Board seat will appear before the Senate Banking Committee on June 21 for a…
The First 2024 Predictions Show GOP’s Path To Retaking The Senate Could Hinge On West Virginia
The First 2024 Predictions Show GOP’s Path To Retaking The Senate Could Hinge On West Virginia Carl DeMarco on June 9, 2023 The road to a GOP Senate majority begins in West…
McCarthy Pushes Back Against Senate GOP On Defense Spending
McCarthy Pushes Back Against Senate GOP On Defense Spending Arjun Singh on June 6, 2023 House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has signaled that he will not support an increase to the defense spending…
Senate Republicans Propose FY 2024 Budget Plan with $6 Billion of New Tax Relief, More Debt Reduction, Spending Moderation & Greater Transparency
The Republican members of the Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee proposed more than $6 billion of new tax relief, $1 billion for debt reduction, and greater transparency and fairness in State spending…
GOP Renews Their Push For Wisconsin Rep To Run For Senate
GOP Renews Their Push For Wisconsin Rep To Run For Senate Mary Lou Masters on June 2, 2023 Republicans are revamping their efforts to draft GOP Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher into the…
Rand Paul To Force Senate Vote On More Cuts In Debt Limit Bill Amendment
Rand Paul To Force Senate Vote On More Cuts In Debt Limit Bill Amendment Arjun Singh on June 1, 2023 Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky is planning to force the Senate…
Senate Advances House GOP’s Bill To Block Biden’s Student Debt Relief Plan
Senate Advances House GOP’s Bill To Block Biden’s Student Debt Relief Plan Arjun Singh on May 31, 2023 The Senate has advanced a measure to a final vote that would block President…
Story on Texas Senate deliberations on impeached AG Ken Paxton is withdrawn
(Reuters) – (The story saying the Texas Senate on Sunday was set to begin deliberations to permanently remove from office Attorney General Ken Paxton is wrong and withdrawn. The secretary of the…
Nigeria’s Senate approves bill to raise government borrowing from central bank
ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria’s Senate amended a law on Saturday to allow the federal government to borrow more money from the central bank, just days before incoming President Bola Tinubu takes office.…
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