Rep. Tom Reed Resigns, Moving On to K Street
Congress
Rep. Tom Reed Resigns, Moving On to K Street
2022-05-10 21:22:56
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Rep. Tom Reed, R-N.Y., resigned from Congress Tuesday, nearly a year after he announced he would not seek reelection in 2022 owing in part to accusations of sexual midsconduct made against him. In a statement read on the... Read More

Rep. Tom Reed Retiring In Wake of Misconduct Claim
Congress
Rep. Tom Reed Retiring In Wake of Misconduct Claim
2021-03-22 13:00:48
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - Rep. Tom Reed, R-N.Y., a centrist known for actively seeking to work across the aisle with his Democratic colleagues, announced he will not seek reelection next year after becoming the subject of a misconduct claim. Reed, who represents... Read More

Katko, Cheney First House Republicans to Back Trump Impeachment
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Katko, Cheney First House Republicans to Back Trump Impeachment
2021-01-13 00:03:59
by Dan McCue

Rep. John Katko, of New York, and House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney, of Wyoming on Tuesday evening became the first House Republicans to announce they will vote to impeach President Donald Trump for inciting a riot last week at the... Read More

Reps. Sewell, Reed Push Legislation to Expand New Markets Tax Credit
Rural
Reps. Sewell, Reed Push Legislation to Expand New Markets Tax Credit
2020-12-17 20:29:46
by Sean Trambley

WASHINGTON – This week, Reps. Terri Sewell, D-Ala., and Tom Reed, R-N.Y., introduced the New Markets Stabilization Act, bipartisan legislation that will preserve access to the New Markets Tax Credit for underserved communities.  “Historically underserved communities have faced tremendous economic... Read More

Cunningham, Reed, Call for COVID-19 Relief, Civility During Bipartisan Town Hall
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Cunningham, Reed, Call for COVID-19 Relief, Civility During Bipartisan Town Hall
2020-11-02 14:02:54
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - It came as no surprise last week when the majority of questions posed to two members of Congress during a virtual town hall Friday focused on currently stalled negotiations over the next COVID-19 relief package. Despite being on... Read More

Trump Halt of COVID-19 Relief Talks Draws Sharp Rebuke on Capitol Hill
Economy
Trump Halt of COVID-19 Relief Talks Draws Sharp Rebuke on Capitol Hill
2020-10-06 21:22:56
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Anger on Capitol Hill boiled over Tuesday after President Donald Trump called an abrupt end to negotiations with House Democrats over additional coronavirus relief, delaying action until after the election. Trump announced he was walking away from the... Read More

Problem Solvers Release Reopening and ‘Back to Work’ Checklist
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Problem Solvers Release Reopening and 'Back to Work' Checklist
2020-04-21 20:55:29
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus has released a lengthy checklist it hopes will help guide the White House and congressional leaders as they continue to work toward fully reopening the U.S. economy. While the caucus, which has 25... Read More

Problem Solvers Suggest Measures to Keep Government Working In a Crisis
In The News
Problem Solvers Suggest Measures to Keep Government Working In a Crisis
2020-04-14 13:20:10
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus is urging the House leadership to seize opportunity from a grave national crisis and adopt new policies ensuring members can carry out their obligations to debate and vote on legislation even if they... Read More

Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses JOBS Act to Expand Pell Grant Eligibility for Students
Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses JOBS Act to Expand Pell Grant Eligibility for Students
2019-10-24 14:03:28
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus on Thursday threw its support behind a proposal to expand Pell Grant eligibility for short-term training programs that will allow more Americans to gain industry-recognized credentials. The House bill, H.R. 3497, also called... Read More

Problem Solvers Endorse Bill to Establish Smithsonian Women’s History Museum
In The News
Problem Solvers Endorse Bill to Establish Smithsonian Women’s History Museum
2019-07-26 19:19:44
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The Problem Solvers Caucus on Thursday endorsed H.R. 1980, the Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Act, which will establish a new women’s history museum on the Mall in Washington, as a part of the Smithsonian Institution. Twenty-four Democrats and... Read More

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