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Next battle in Congress over Ukraine aid, as Biden presses House speaker for vote
WASHINGTON — Republican and Democratic lawmakers are searching for a way to clear more aid for Ukraine, after Congress approved a short-term spending bill that didn’t include any additional money for the country. President Joe Biden on Sunday said that U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy agreed to find the votes needed to pass a supplemental […] The post Next battle in Congress over Ukraine aid, as Biden presses House speaker for vote appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Rural America a focus for bipartisan health caucus formed in U.S. House
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan congressional caucus aims to improve accessibility to quality health care and services in rural U.S. communities. The Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus had its first meeting in late September and serves as a forum for U.S. representatives to promote legislation and policy actions regarding rural health. Members came together to discuss the […] The post Rural America a focus for bipartisan health caucus formed in U.S. House appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
On his 99th birthday, Jimmy Carter is fondly remembered for hammering in the hills of Kentucky
The lively young girl was excited about her brand-new home, as well she should be. It had been built in a miraculous five hot and sometimes rainy days, by a gang of friendly volunteers with Habitat for Humanity. She was showing me what would soon be her very own room. Telling me where she planned […] The post On his 99th birthday, Jimmy Carter is fondly remembered for hammering in the hills of Kentucky appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Congress clears bill to avert shutdown, with vote promised later on Ukraine aid
This story was updated at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. WASHINGTON — Congress approved a bill Saturday night that would stave off a government shutdown until at least mid-November, though the measure doesn’t include Ukraine aid backed by both Republicans and Democrats. The bipartisan 88-9 vote in the U.S. Senate, just hours before […] The post Congress clears bill to avert shutdown, with vote promised later on Ukraine aid appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Fulton 19 recap: Trump sticks with Fulton venue, first defendant accepts a plea agreement, and more
Former Republican President Donald Trump’s decision to no longer press for his Fulton County election interference case to be moved to federal court signals a change of course in the conspiracy case against Trump and his 18 co-defendants. Trump’s attorney Steven Sadow notified Fulton County Superior Court about the ex–president’s decision on Thursday. Several weeks […] The post Fulton 19 recap: Trump sticks with Fulton venue, first defendant accepts a plea agreement, and more appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Government shutdown nears: U.S. House GOP fails to pass one-month spending plan
WASHINGTON — A sweeping government shutdown appeared inevitable on Friday, with the U.S. Senate stuck in a procedural holding pattern on its bipartisan stopgap bill and divided U.S. House Republicans unable to pass their short-term spending bill. Both chambers of Congress must approve and President Joe Biden must sign government funding legislation before midnight on […] The post Government shutdown nears: U.S. House GOP fails to pass one-month spending plan appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
With shutdown looming, celebration for Jimmy Carter’s 99th birthday starts early
President Jimmy Carter will celebrate his 99th birthday Sunday, and the Carter Center in Atlanta has kicked off the party early. The main event will be held Saturday from noon to 4 p.m., with a birthday cake, food trucks, family-friendly games and activities, and stories from Dot Padgett, one of the original members of Carter’s […] The post With shutdown looming, celebration for Jimmy Carter’s 99th birthday starts early appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Warnock, Georgia Democrats ‘gravely concerned’ about impact of Medicaid unwinding error on children
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock has spearheaded a letter to Biden administration officials expressing concern about how Georgia is handling the phasing out of a federal rule that had previously blocked states from dropping a person’s Medicaid coverage during the pandemic. “We write to express our concern with new data confirming that Georgia has not been […] The post Warnock, Georgia Democrats ‘gravely concerned’ about impact of Medicaid unwinding error on children appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
GOP witnesses at Biden impeachment hearing see insufficient evidence of wrongdoing so far
WASHINGTON — With two days before a partial government shutdown, House Republicans held their first impeachment inquiry hearing Thursday over unproven allegations that President Joe Biden benefited from his son’s business dealings overseas. Witnesses tapped by Republicans for the House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing acknowledged that there was no evidence showing that the president […] The post GOP witnesses at Biden impeachment hearing see insufficient evidence of wrongdoing so far appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
With two days until shutdown, border security package eyed by U.S. Senate GOP
WASHINGTON — Republican U.S. senators huddled behind closed doors Thursday, attempting to draft an amendment to the short-term government funding bill that would increase spending on border security and make policy changes. The provision could help nudge U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to put the broadly bipartisan measure up for a vote in that chamber, […] The post With two days until shutdown, border security package eyed by U.S. Senate GOP appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Media network paid by GOP groups is behind deluge of election records requests
In North Carolina, Local Labs wanted obscure voter records that would take weeks, or even months, to prepare. In Georgia, the company requested a copy of every envelope voters used to mail in their ballots. And in dozens of counties across the U.S., Local Labs asked for the address of every midterm voter. Local election […] The post Media network paid by GOP groups is behind deluge of election records requests appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
GOP presidential hopefuls tear into each other and absent Trump at second debate
The candidates polling from second to eighth in the race for the Republican nomination for president largely agreed on policy, fought over their records and took aim at former President Donald Trump at their second debate of the year Wednesday night. Trump, who leads polls of the race by substantial margins, skipped the event at […] The post GOP presidential hopefuls tear into each other and absent Trump at second debate appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Foreign ownership of U.S. farmland probed at U.S. Senate hearing
WASHINGTON — U.S. senators said during a Wednesday hearing that foreign ownership of U.S. farmland is a national security threat that should be further examined. The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry discussed foreign ownership of the nation’s agricultural lands, with testimony from experts and Senate colleagues who have been taking the lead […] The post Foreign ownership of U.S. farmland probed at U.S. Senate hearing appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Okefenokee on track to World Heritage Site status
A notice in the Federal Register Monday signaled a new phase in the decades-long quest for the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge to become a World Heritage Site. The refuge now has the go-ahead from the U.S. Department of the Interior to prepare a draft nomination for the United Nations designation. “That’s the green light,” Refuge […] The post Okefenokee on track to World Heritage Site status appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Active-duty military would work without pay in shutdown, White House warns
WASHINGTON — The White House is warning that a partial government shutdown would mean 1.3 million active-duty armed services members must keep working without receiving paychecks and hundreds of thousands of Pentagon employees would face furloughs. The Biden administration on Tuesday blasted what it’s now calling an “Extreme Republican Shutdown,” saying it would undermine national […] The post Active-duty military would work without pay in shutdown, White House warns appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
U.S. Senate moves on short-term spending bill in struggle to avoid shutdown days away
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate is on track to clear a short-term government funding bill in the days ahead, but it wasn’t clear Tuesday if that would happen before the Saturday midnight deadline to avert a shutdown, or if House GOP leaders would put the bill up for a vote in that chamber. U.S. House […] The post U.S. Senate moves on short-term spending bill in struggle to avoid shutdown days away appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
How a looming government shutdown could hit national parks
National parks and nearby communities could forego millions of dollars per day during a partial government shutdown that could start this weekend. Would-be visitors will likely see restrictions on park access, though the extent of those restrictions was still unclear just days before a potential lapse in federal appropriations set to begin Sunday. Parks would […] The post How a looming government shutdown could hit national parks appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Menendez urged to step down by a growing number of U.S. Senate Democrats
This story was updated at 8 p.m. on Sept. 26, 2023, with additional comment. WASHINGTON — More than two dozen U.S. Senate Democrats, including both of Georgia’s senators, are calling on New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez to resign following his indictment on corruption charges for the second time. Among the 26 senators on the […] The post Menendez urged to step down by a growing number of U.S. Senate Democrats appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Attorneys spar over Georgia’s voting law after federal judge temporarily blocks some provisions
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit will determine whether to continue blocking provisions of Georgia’s 2021 election law overhaul that civil rights groups say discriminates against Black and disabled voters. The Georgia Republican Party and national GOP political committees are backing state officials in their request that the appellate court overturn the […] The post Attorneys spar over Georgia’s voting law after federal judge temporarily blocks some provisions appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
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