by Jordana Choucair | Jun 30, 2022 | D.C. News
The House Appropriations Committee is scheduled to markup a fiscal 2023 spending bill that would provide $124.2 billion to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), an increase of $15.6 billion above enacted levels. The billion allocates an additional $2...
by Jordana Choucair | Jun 29, 2022 | D.C. News
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra urged patience as his department reviews its options to counter the Supreme Court’s abortion decision. Acknowledging that there is “no magic bullet,” Becerra said the department is focusing on five areas: 1)...
by Jordana Choucair | Jun 27, 2022 | D.C. News
Protests erupted nationwide this weekend after the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to overturn Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion. More than a dozen states had “trigger” laws in place before the Friday ruling, designed to ban or seriously...
by Jordana Choucair | Jun 24, 2022 | D.C. News
The Senate passed a roughly $15 billion gun reform bill in a 65-33 vote, with more than half of that funding going toward mental health and school safety programs. The measure includes millions of dollars for mental health, school safety, crisis intervention programs,...
by Jordana Choucair | Jun 17, 2022 | D.C. News
A new deal on COVID-19 funding is in doubt after top Republican senators questioned the need for additional funding. Senator Richard Burr pledged to be a “roadblock” until the officials provide sufficient justification that the money is needed. Senator Mitt Romney...
by Jordana Choucair | Jun 3, 2022 | D.C. News
President Joe Biden yesterday called for stricter gun laws – including a ban on assault weapons, tougher background check laws and a higher minimum age of purchase if lawmakers cannot agree on an outright ban. His plea comes as many Americans remain rattled by the...
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