Friday, February 11, 2022: D.C. News

President Biden called on the Senate to pass his Build Back Better legislation, which includes provision to reduce prescription drug prices. Biden stated that the package would “bring down the cost for average families” and “will not increase the debt,” which one of...

Thursday, February 10, 2022: D.C. News

House and Senate Appropriations Committee leaders announced they have a deal on a “framework” for fiscal year 2022 appropriations. While the Democrats did not mention specific funding levels, Senate Appropriations Chairman Patrick J. Leahy said the deal...

Thursday, February 10, 2022: D.C. News

President Biden will renew his call to curb prescription drug costs today during a visit to Virginia. According to White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, the president will highlight the need to “stop the abuse of American families.” Biden’s remarks...

Thursday, February 10, 2022: D.C. News

A U.S. appeals court panel on Wednesday declined to reinstate President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal employees while it reviews a lower court’s order. The 5thS. Circuit Court of Appeals said the Biden administration’s request to put the...

Wednesday, February 9, 2022: D.C. News

The House passed a short-term funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown later this month. The bill would keep the government running at current levels through March 11, giving appropriators three weeks to craft a spending plan that goes through the end of...

Tuesday, February 8, 2022: D.C. News

The House Appropriations Committee released legislation Monday for the short-term continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown by February 18. The legislation extends the enhanced federal matching rate for Medicaid funding for certain territories through March...