Reconciliation is a fiscal wreck for the states
In a deal announced on July 27, 2022, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) revived parts of the Build Back Better Act (BBBA). Despite claims that the legislation represents a “compromise,” it would increase taxes during a recession and dramatically
Read MoreNotedDC — Kansas abortion vote sends shockwaves
“One-hundred percent, I never imagined it was going to be a decisive victory.” That’s what a Kansas lobbyist told us Wednesday, a day after the state’s residents voted ‘no’ on a measure to lift protections for abortion. Democrats say the result – nearly 60 percent voted against giving the state legislature more power to restrict the procedure – further crystallized what they already knew: Abortion will energize and sway voters this November. The abortion rights victory came as a shock to many. Polls had indicated that the vote would go the ot
Read MoreWhite House flags fly at half-staff in honor of Indiana Republican
The White House said its flags will fly at half-staff through Thursday in honor of Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.), who was, along with two congressional aides, killed in a car accident on Wednesday. President Biden mourned Walorski’s passing in a statement, noting that the congresswoman, as co-chair of the House Hunger Caucus, was working with his staff to plan for an upcoming White House conference on hunger, nutrition and health. “We may have represented different parties and disagreed on many issues, but she was respected by members of both parties for her work on
Read MoreHillicon Valley – Big business threatens privacy bill
The comprehensive data privacy bill introduced in June has become one of the most lobbied bills in Congress, and the corporate efforts could imperil the legislation’s path forward. Meanwhile, Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) on Wednesday said he was worried there are too many cooks in the kitchen when it comes to leading the federal government’s cybersecurity efforts. This is Hillicon Valley, detailing all you need to know about tech and cyber news from Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley. Send tips to The Hill’s
Read MoreHealth Care — Biden points to Kansas vote, signs abortion order
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