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Congress Archive

Archives for September 2020

Politics
A group of centrist lawmakers has a new compromise proposal for more stimulusA group of centrist lawmakers has a new compromise proposal for more stimulus
Politics

The Problem Solvers Caucus is attempting to break the impasse on additional aid.

By Li Zhou
The ways Democrats could retake the Senate majority, explained
Explainers

The battle for control of the Senate is fierce, less than two months from Election Day.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
The Senate failed to pass more stimulus for a struggling economy. Here’s why.The Senate failed to pass more stimulus for a struggling economy. Here’s why.
Politics

Republicans were simply using the vote to send a message.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The Senate is back from recess — and still at an impasse over stimulusThe Senate is back from recess — and still at an impasse over stimulus
Politics

Senate Republicans are planning to vote on a “skinny” stimulus to put pressure on Democrats.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Live results for the New Hampshire and Rhode Island primariesLive results for the New Hampshire and Rhode Island primaries
Politics

Several races are uncontested, but there are a few key ones to watch.

By Caroline Houck
Ed Markey wins his Senate primary — fending off a challenge from Joe Kennedy
Politics

Markey ran on his long-standing environmental policy record in a heated campaign.

By Li Zhou
Live results for the Massachusetts primaries
Politics

The Senate and House races to watch, briefly explained.

By Li Zhou