Gen Z Runs for Office
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22 Sep
2022
Written by ecadmin

Gen Z Runs for Office »

Since the 2020 election, more than eight million young Americans have become eligible to vote. The oldest members of “Generation Z”–those born between Read more…

Congress Passes Massive Infrastructure Package
The new infrastructure spending package will help repair older roads, bridges, and more.
17 Nov
2021
Written by Valerie Cumming

Congress Passes Massive Infrastructure Package »

On November 5, 2021, Republicans and Democrats in Congress agreed to pass a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package. (Infrastructure means the physical and organizational Read more…

Washington Battles Over Extending Eviction Ban
The federal government is trying to figure out how to deal with the eviction moratorium.
11 Aug
2021
Written by Valerie Cumming

Washington Battles Over Extending Eviction Ban »

During the COVID-19 shutdown, the federal government imposed a national eviction moratorium. Because so many Americans were suddenly out of work, landlords were Read more…

Democrats Debate Budget Plan
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20 Jul
2021
Written by Valerie Cumming

Democrats Debate Budget Plan »

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Every year, the federal government puts together a budget–a plan for the way that federal dollars will be spent. A country’s budget reflects Read more…

House Passes January 6 Commission
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26 May
2021
Written by Valerie Cumming

House Passes January 6 Commission »

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On January 6, 2021, supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol. Five people died during the incident while legislators hid inside Read more…

Congress Passes American Rescue Plan
Communities across the country are debating the need to cover their faces during the coronavirus pandemic.
17 Mar
2021
Written by Valerie Cumming

Congress Passes American Rescue Plan »

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Many American families are struggling financially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID legislation passed by the federal government in 2020 included:

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Congress Discusses Another Payout
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7 Apr
2020
Written by Valerie Cumming

Congress Discusses Another Payout »

The coronavirus pandemic has left millions of people out of work. But what about those who still have to report to their jobs Read more…

Video: The Senate Impeachment Trial
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5 Feb
2020
Written by David Martin

Video: The Senate Impeachment Trial »

The United States Senate is conducting the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.

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Update on Impeachment Aftermath
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6 Jan
2020
Written by Valerie Cumming

Update on Impeachment Aftermath »

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On December 18, 2019, the House of Representatives voted to impeach Donald Trump. Then the holidays happened, and then escalating tensions with Iran Read more…

New Trade Agreement Receives Bipartisan Support
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19 Dec
2019
Written by Valerie Cumming

New Trade Agreement Receives Bipartisan Support »

It might seem like Democrats and Republicans can’t agree on anything these days. But that’s not exactly true. In fact, on the same Read more…