Tag: Congress
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Congressional filing deadline to pass in Maryland
The major-party filing deadline to run for elected office in Maryland is on January 24, 2020. In Maryland, prospective candidates may file for the following congressional offices: All eight U.S. House seats Neither U.S. Senate seat is up for election in 2020 The primary is scheduled for April 28, and the general election is scheduled…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 2 (January 22, 2020)
On the news Republican: Where do Republican and conservative pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “Pro-Trump Republican senators contend their home-state constituents oppose impeachment — not just loyal Republicans, but CNN-watching independents as well. They describe constituents back home who see impeachment as a waste of time…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 2 (January 22, 2020)
On the news Democratic: Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “Above all, progressives want to beat Trump. The Democratic front-runners have all pledged to support the eventual nominee no matter who it is. And this week, the leaders of six national progressive…
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U.S. House passes CRA resolution to block Department of Education student loan rule
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 231 to 180 on January 16 to pass a resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to block a final rule related to government forgiveness of certain student loan debt. Two hundred and twenty-five Democrats and six Republicans voted to pass the resolution while 179 Republicans and Justin Amash…