#Senate

Ezra Klein

ezraklein

I've been thinking about this great @sarahkliff @sangerkatz piece on what Senate Democrats can and can't do on health care, which dives into what budget reconciliation allows. I want to

Alex Krüger

krugermacro

The state of Georgia is doing a runoff (repeat) of its senate elections today. Two seats for grabs. This represents the single most important event for Bitcoin in 2021. Democrats

Mississippi Professional Educators

MSProfEd

Agenda for today’s 1:30 p.m. Senate Education Committee meeting. SB 2269 requires school counselor in every school as funds available w/ goal of 1 counselor for every 250 Ss. Counselors

Steve Vladeck

steve_vladeck

There’s currently a Senate-confirmed Deputy Secretary of Defense — David Norquist. Under 10 U.S.C. § 132(b), *he* is supposed to become Acting Secretary in the event of a vacancy.Unless Trump

Will Stancil

whstancil

Are national reporters aware what's happening in Minnesota?Because we have a Dem governor, the Senate is beheading state agencies one by one, knocking off commissioners once a month as an

James Fallows

JamesFallows

1/ A brief stroll down history’s lane, concerning Dem search for “bipartisan support” on tough measures. Chap 1: Bill Clinton budget-and-tax bill 1993. Huge admin effort. Republicans who ultimately voted

Jeffrey Lieber

JeffLieber

From a friend, why what happened last night between Barr and Berman (a thread):“Normally, a President (and, therefore, the AG) can remove a US Attorney at will. However, this case

Josh Marshall

joshtpm

So it appears the Joe Manchin (and likely Kirstein Sinema) won't support ending the filibuster for the organizing resolution that puts the full Senate under Dem control. He also inexplicably

Aaron J. Carpenter🇺🇸

aaronjcarpenter

2) SCOTUS will simply rule the election is invalid due to countrywide Voter Fraud, and at that point it will be sent to the US House and US Senate for

Ashton Pittman

ashtonpittman

"Congress" isn't holding up aid.The Senate GOP, led by Mitch McConnell, is:a) Blocking stimulus checks > $600b) Demanding limits on the Fed's ability to boost the economy under a Biden

Andrea Chalupa

AndreaChalupa

THREAD: When things look hopeless, look to the helpers. Check out @Every_District, a grassroots group working hard to turn state governments blue. Here are the local races in key states

EveryDistrict

Every_District

Hey all, checking in with another update. There were a lot more races called today, with the state leg picture becoming clearer. Read this thread for the latest chamber-by-chamber updates,

Xi Jinping’s Bat Dealer

GameOnJD

THREAD:Lotta Hot Takes tonight on the Bill signing.It’s been very binary:1. TRUMP GOT ROLLED!2. IT’S 57-D CHESS!Unless / until there’s a revolution, politics is the only pathway for anything.What about

Geoff Bennett

GeoffRBennett

About those #USPS delivery delays, something to keep in mind: A future President Biden cannot fire Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. DeJoy serves at the pleasure of the Postal Service Board

Dan Shafer

DanRShafer

Let’s say, hypothetically, that Wisconsin just wanted to *discuss* a potential mask requirement. If they did so in a public hearing of the Senate or Assembly health committee, that would

Michelle Obama

MichelleObama

Your vote is your voice. It’s your power. And right now, from the President of the United States on down, we’re seeing and hearing just how desperate some are to

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