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Congress Archive

Archives for December 2020

Politics
Progressives are getting ready to push Biden on immigration reformProgressives are getting ready to push Biden on immigration reform
Politics

“If they go back to Obama-era immigration policies, they will have failed.”

By Nicole Narea
Politics
An overwhelming majority of Americans want Congress to pass more stimulus — nowAn overwhelming majority of Americans want Congress to pass more stimulus — now
Politics

Most Americans prioritize another stimulus check — not liability protections — in a new bill.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The two competing stimulus proposals, explainedThe two competing stimulus proposals, explained
Politics

The bipartisan Senate stimulus plan and the White House’s plan handle unemployment insurance very differently.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Congress is staring down big deadlines on stimulus and government funding in DecemberCongress is staring down big deadlines on stimulus and government funding in December
Politics

12 million people could lose their unemployment insurance if Congress doesn’t take more action on stimulus.

By Li Zhou
Everything that needs to go right for Democrats to win the Georgia runoffs, explained
Explainers

Democrats need to turn out a diverse base of voters to have a shot at winning.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Congress seems ready to pass a bipartisan $908 billion stimulus — if Mitch McConnell says yesCongress seems ready to pass a bipartisan $908 billion stimulus — if Mitch McConnell says yes
Politics

Democratic leaders are backing a $908 billion bipartisan Covid-19 relief framework. It’s a big step toward a final deal.

By Ella Nilsen and Jerusalem Demsas

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