Biden’s Declaration: America’s Democracy ‘Is Rising Anew’
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Biden's Declaration: America's Democracy 'Is Rising Anew'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden declared that "America is rising anew" as he called for an expansion of federal programs to drive the economy past the coronavirus pandemic and broadly extend the social safety net on a scale not... Read More

What to Watch During Biden’s 1st Big Speech to Congress
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What to Watch During Biden's 1st Big Speech to Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is putting the finishing touches on his first address to a joint session of Congress, a prime-time speech on Wednesday night on the eve of his 100th day in office. Biden will use the... Read More

Biden to Pitch Sweeping ‘Family Plan’ in Speech to Congress
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Biden to Pitch Sweeping 'Family Plan' in Speech to Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Marking his first 100 days in office, President Joe Biden will use his first joint address to Congress to pitch a $1.8 trillion investment in children, families and education that would fundamentally transform the role government plays... Read More

President Biden’s First Address to Congress is Invite-Only
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President Biden's First Address to Congress is Invite-Only

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's first address to Congress is an invite-only affair, no guests allowed.The restrictions for Wednesday's event are due to COVID-19 safety protocols, but will have the added security benefit of a limited number of people... Read More

Tim Scott to Deliver Republican Response to Biden Address
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Tim Scott to Deliver Republican Response to Biden Address
2021-04-22 20:10:55
by TWN Staff

WASHINGTON - Republican Sen. Tim Scott, of South Carolina, will deliver the GOP’s response to President Joe Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress next Wednesday. In announcing Scott’s selection, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell described the South Carolinian... Read More

Hawley Joins Challenge to Electoral College Results, Giving House Members Key Vote in Senate
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Hawley Joins Challenge to Electoral College Results, Giving House Members Key Vote in Senate
2020-12-30 18:30:10
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON -  Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo. announced Wednesday that he will object to certifying the Electoral College vote during a joint session of Congress on Jan. 6, becoming the first GOP senator to back the effort by House conservatives. Hawley's... Read More

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