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How the SECURE Act changes saving for retirement
Jan 1, 2020
An economist and a financial planner break down the most important changes in the SECURE Act, which goes into effect Jan. 1.
Limited election security funds pose risk for 2020
Dec 19, 2019
Some members of Congress want to include more funding for election security in the next federal spending bill, due on Dec. 20.
Congress returns to face funding deadline
Sep 9, 2019
A busy agenda, including a looming deadline for a spending deal, awaits lawmakers returning from their summer recess.
Lobby groups want USMCA decision as soon as Congress reconvenes
by
Andy Uhler
Aug 2, 2019
Some argue Congressional recess is when the real work gets done, when lobbying groups pull out all the stops to get policies passed.
Summer recess means fundraising events for Congress members
Jul 26, 2019
Lawmakers need to raise money for 2020 as seats become less and less safe. At least some of them are having fun while doing so.
Big Tech faces antitrust questions on Capitol Hill
Jul 16, 2019
The panel in the House Antitrust Committee comes amid bipartisan scrutiny of Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple.
For public good, not for profit.
Raising the federal minimum wage would ease poverty for some workers, but cost others their job
Jul 9, 2019
Do possible wage gains matter more than potential job losses?
Bill to regulate "Teflon" chemicals in water continues through Congress
by
Scott Tong
Jul 5, 2019
A bill to regulate so-called "Teflon" chemicals found in nonstick pans and waterproof clothing is moving quickly through Congress.
House panel hears the case for reparations
Jun 19, 2019
A House subcommittee is marking Juneteenth with a hearing on H.R. 40, the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act.