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7:28pm Oct 04, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Biden says he can't guarantee the U.S. won't breach the debt limit

by Brian Naylor

The president is calling on Senate Republicans to allow a straight up or down vote on raising the debt ceiling. "If you don't want to help save the country, get out of the way," Biden said.
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6:38pm Sep 28, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

The Debt Limit And The Senate's Cloture Share A History. Both Were Born With A War

by Ron Elving

As the U.S. entered World War I, Congress created a limit on aggregate federal debt and also a cloture rule to end filibusters. The two are linked again in the current battles on Capitol Hill.
3:08pm Aug 11, 2021

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Proposed NC Budget Still Lacks Money For Black History Monument

by David Ford

Several big differences remain between the House and Senate versions of North Carolina’s roughly $26 billion budget including teacher raises, tax cuts, and emergency powers.
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8:10am Aug 08, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

You're Going To Hear A Lot About The 'Byrd Rule' Soon — Who Is This Byrd Man?

by Ron Elving

As Democrats try to pass their massive multi-trillion-dollar spending bill with a simple majority vote, lots of things might be included but other things might not. And it all goes back to one man.
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3:16pm Aug 05, 2021

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As Biden Aims To Pass 2 Big Bills, Things Are About To Get Really Complicated

by Ron Elving

Seemingly arcane exercises in the days and weeks ahead will in fact represent – and may even resolve — real conflicts over national issues of enormous importance.
1:14pm Aug 04, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Senate Unanimously Votes To Award Congressional Gold Medal To Jan. 6 Officers

by Claudia Grisales

"I cannot imagine more worthy recipients than the men and women who put their lives on the line to defend this temple of democracy," Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says.
1:34pm May 04, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

North Carolina House Ending COVID-19 Proxy Voting Practice

by Associated Press

North Carolina House members no longer have the option to cast floor votes remotely — a result of improving conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
4:01pm Apr 27, 2021

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Ex-Justice Cheri Beasley Joins North Carolina Senate Race

by Associated Press, Bryan Anderson
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4:19pm Feb 09, 2021

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As Trump Impeachment Trial Heats Up, Biden Steers Clear

by Scott Detrow

President Biden continued his hands-off approach to the impeachment trial of his predecessor. Asked whether he would watch the trial, Biden said: "I am not."
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4:37pm Feb 05, 2021

National National Politics & Government

Congress Approves Budget, Paving the Way For Biden's COVID-19 Relief Package

by Jaclyn Diaz

Congressional committees now move to the next stage of finalizing the details of President Biden's $1.9 trillion bill. Democrats are using a process that can pass the legislation on a party-line vote.
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10:32am Feb 02, 2021

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What Is 'Reconciliation'? Democrats Face Hurdles To Use It For COVID Relief

by Kelsey Snell

The budget process allows the party in control in Congress to pass most big-dollar legislation without having to worry about a filibuster. But the process can be risky.
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7:16am Jan 29, 2021

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There Is Precedent For Trying A Former Government Official, Established 145 Years Ago

by Domenico Montanaro

Some Republicans are arguing that former President Donald Trump should not face a Senate impeachment trial because he's a private citizen. That was argued before — and rejected narrowly — in 1876.