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Governor Inslee’s State of the State Address Fuels Partisanship

In his State of the State address Tuesday, Governor Jay Inslee emphasized his program requests, but was criticized by Republicans for fueling partisanship. House minority leader JT Wilcox, R-Yelm, said he believes the governor “dissipated” feelings of …

Jennifer Rubin: 'Parade of Democrat candidates kicks off with their sights set on toppling Trump'

0 Comments Jennifer Rubin: 'Parade of Democrat candidates kicks off with their sights set on toppling Trump' Independent.ie The parade of possible 2020 Democratic presidential candidates is under way. They now seem to come in batches. https:/…

Pres. candidate Kirsten Gillibrand’s Saturday meets with Jewish feminists

Share on facebook Share on twitter Kirsten Gillibrand. (photo credit: ASTRID RIECKEN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP) NEW YORK — Before Kirsten Gillibrand declared her candidacy for president and took off to campaign in Iowa or New Hampshire, …

NH Primary Source: Michael Bloomberg to return to NH later this month

BLOOMBERG RETURNS. We reported in last week’s New Hampshire Primary Source that former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is planning a return visit to New Hampshire before the end of the month. We’ve now learned that the visit will be on Tuesday, Jan. …

Gillibrand announces White House run

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announced her plans to run for president in 2020 on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, in New York City. U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announced her plans to run for president in 2020 on “The Late …

Federal judge cuts citizenship question from census as future battles loom

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The Democrats' 2020 parade is underway

The parade of possible 2020 Democratic presidential candidates is underway. They now seem to come in batches. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) — once a Blue Dog congresswoman, now a progressive with a gender-focused message — announced her candidacy for …

New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand launches exploratory committee as crowd grows in Democratic field 

New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announced Tuesday that she's forming an exploratory committee for president of the United States. The announcement, rumored for weeks, came during her an interview that will air on CBS' 'The Late Show with …

New York senator Kirsten Gillibrand set to announce White House bid this week

Several people familiar with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's plans say the New York Democrat is expected to take steps toward launching a presidential campaign in the coming days by forming an exploratory committee. One person says Gillibrand will likely …

Inslee pitches to Nevada outside 2020 spotlight on DC

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Democratic presidential sweepstakes might seem like a tale of Joe Biden and the Seven Senators, but there are plenty of governors and mayors looking for a chance to steal the spotlight from the former vice president and other …

New Hampshire rejects gun control after mass shootings

New Hampshire's Republican-led Legislature rejected several gun control measures after the mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip last fall and the school shooting in Florida in February, choosing instead to expand a law on where firearms can be carried. …

New Hampshire keeps GOP governor, sends Democrats to House

CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire voters split their tickets and maintained the status quo for top races Tuesday, re-electing their Republican governor and keeping both U.S. House seats in Democratic hands. Gov. Chris Sununu defeated former state Sen. Molly …

VoteCast: New Hampshire voters say nation headed wrong way

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A majority of voters casting midterm election ballots in New Hampshire said the country is headed in the wrong direction, according to a wide-ranging survey of the American electorate. As voters cast ballots for governor and members of …

New Hampshire voters say nation headed wrong way

A majority of voters casting midterm election ballots in New Hampshire said the country is headed in the wrong direction, according to a wide-ranging survey of the American electorate. As voters cast ballots for governor and members of Congress in Tuesday…

Gun control, tariffs and the issues that have literally fallen off the map in the midterms

In the headlong plunge toward the midterms, what aren’t folks paying attention to? The universe of potential answers is infinite, from “gun control” to “the endoplasmic reticulum,” but data from Google can help narrow it down. A map of Google searches for …

Suburban Democrats campaign on gun-control policies as NRA spending plummets

Democratic congressional candidates in suburban swing seats are embracing restrictions on firearms as election-related spending from pro-gun groups, including the powerhouse National Rifle Association, has plummeted. The willingness to campaign on gun- …

Suburban Democrats like Jason Crow campaign on gun-control policies as NRA spending plummets

Democratic congressional candidates in suburban swing seats are embracing restrictions on firearms as election-related spending from pro-gun groups, including the powerhouse National Rifle Association, has plummeted. The willingness to campaign on gun- …

Kuster, Negron clash over immigration, gun control

CONCORD, N.H. — Democratic U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster and her Republican challenger, Steve Negron, sparred Tuesday over gun control, immigration and abortion in their latest debate and seemed to only agree completely on two things — their love of the Boston …

Edwards, Pappas clash on gun control in televised debate

Holly Ramer, Associated Press Updated 8:20 pm EDT, Monday, October 29, 2018 CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Candidates competing for an open seat in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District clashed on what gun control measures, if any, are appropriate after the …

THE WEEKLY LEADER: FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019

Legislative Program – 51600 | Floor Information – 57400 | Whip Information – 63210 MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2019 On Monday, no votes are expected in the House. TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019 On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for Morning Hour debate and 2 …

House Democrats Continue to Vote to Reopen Government, Introduce Legislation to Raise the Minimum Wage

Message from the MAJORITY LEADER This week, House Democrats voted every day to reopen government and end the Trump shutdown.  Americans across the country are feeling the impact of this shutdown, including 800,000 federal employees who are furloughed or …

Fighting to Eradicate Human Trafficking - Youth Help to Change the Law to Protecting Future Generations.

Youth for Human Rights advocates celebrate after the signing of the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Brigadoon announces speaker line-up for 2019 event in Utah

“Brigadoon's goal is for participants to leave the gathering smarter on issues shaping commerce and culture and more energized from being in the Utah mountains" ALEXANDRIA, VA, USA, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brigadoon …

Wyoming Legislators Want State to De-Risk Investments by Holding Gold and Silver

Wyoming legislators introduce three bills to protect the state's assets with gold and silver CHEYENNE, WY, USA, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of Wyoming legislators have introduced three bills this week to de-risk the state’ …

Hoyer Statement on Democrats' Latest Plan to Reopen Government and End the Trump Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today announcing House Democrats' latest plan to reopen government and end the Trump shutdown: “The needless continuation of the Trump shutdown is unacceptable …

Hoyer Writes to Treasury Secretary Asking for Delay in Lifting Russia Sanctions

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin asking for a delay in the lifting of certain Russia sanctions, now that bipartisan majorities in both the House and Senate have indicated …

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the House Resolution to Prevent the Trump Administration From Lifting Sanctions on Companies ...

I'm offering this resolution today because it is deeply concerning that the Treasury Department would terminate sanctions from companies owned by Oleg Deripaska.  Mr. Deripaska is a Russian oligarch, meaning he's very, very wealthy. 

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Bloomberg TV

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Bloomberg TV this morning to discuss the economic consequences of the Trump shutdown. Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video:     “[The economic consequences of the …

Hoyer: Reject This Policy of Shutting Down Government

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the Floor in support of a continuing resolution to reopen government through February 28 – the ninth vote in the House to end the Trump shutdown. Below is a link to the video and excerpts …

THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019

“One Minutes” (5 per side) H.J.Res 28 – Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 (Rep. Lowey – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) The Rule provides for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the …

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier"

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier" this evening to discuss the Trump shutdown.  Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video:   "[Democrats] have …

Hoyer Statement on the Deadly Attack in Syria

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the deadly attack in Syria that killed four Americans: “The deadly attack in Syria was a horrific reminder that the battle against ISIS continues.  My …

Hoyer Remarks at Press Event to Introduce the Raise the Wage Act

WASHINGTON, DC - This afternoon, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Education and Labor Committee Chair Bobby Scott (VA-03) and House and Senate Democrats to introduce the Raise the Wage Act. They were joined by American workers as well as a …

Hoyer Statement on House Republicans' Latest Refusal to End the Trump Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after House Republicans voted against a supplemental disaster relief funding bill, which included a continuing resolution to reopen the government: “Today, …

VIDEO: Hoyer, Hill, Trone Visit Federal Agencies Affected by Trump Shutdown

Georgia Public Policy Foundation Celebrates National School Choice Week Jan. 22

Join experts Ashley Berner, Ben Scafidi in a discussion of education options for Georgia's children ATLANTA , GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- If no two children in a family have the same personalities and needs …

HumanTouch, LLC, Supports its Workforce on Furlough - CEO Gives Up Salary

HumanTouch, LLC, CEO Moe Jafari will be foregoing his entire salary for the remainder of the government shutdown to ensure contract workers remain paid. MCLEAN, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE …

Health Care Transformation Task Force Releases Clinical Episode Model Resources for Commercial Payers

New Tools Support Payers and Providers in Establishing Commercial Value Contracts WASHINGTON, DC, USA, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force), a group of leading health care payers, …

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Cheddar

Four times last week we passed bills to open up the government. Today, we passed a bill to open up the government. Holding us responsible for keeping us shut down is irrational.