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COVID-19

How Americans are likely to spend the second round of relief checks

by Mitchell Hartman
Dec 29, 2020
Back in March, many people didn't spend all of their relief money right away. That may be more difficult this time around.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked Democrats' move for $2,000 relief checks. Above, McConnell arrives on Capitol Hill on Dec. 20.
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U.S. Government shuts down

by Associated Press
Jan 19, 2018
Last-minute negotiations crumbled as Dems and GOP blame each other.
Capitol building at night. 
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The federal budget, explained

by Kimberly Adams and Ben Hethcoat
Jul 31, 2017
Here's why there's always (always) so much drama.
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Final Note

Obama decides bourbon is fine after all

by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 5, 2014
Yum.
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Hemp flag stokes industry hopes

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Jul 4, 2013
The flag flying over the U.S. Capitol on July Fourth? Made of hemp.
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News In Brief

Top Republican says no deal on tax cuts...

by Bill Radke
Sep 14, 2010
... says no one should get a tax hike in these tough economic times...
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