U.S. to Eliminate Exorbitant Cost of Prison Phone Calls With New Law
Telecom companies that specialize in providing phone service for inmates have long made the process as expensive as possible.
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How a New Member of Congress Used Toffee to Thaw Frozen Relations Between Democrats and Republicans
Rather than internalize the animosity between Democrats and Republicans, Hawaiian member of Congress Tulsi Gabbard used toffee to bridge the divide.
2 Conservatives on Supreme Court Seal Historic Decision to Preserve Voting Rights in Alabama Gerrymandering Case
In a historic win for voting rights, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Black voters, affirming the Voting Rights Act was violated.
Senators Pushed Big Pharma to Cap Inhaler Prices at $35 - Successfully Bringing Relief to American Families
It's the second such development this year, after the price of insulin was capped recently through executive-congressional actions.
Legislation To Improve Mental Health Care For Millions Passes in Bipartisan Vote
This revolutionary bill on mental health care reform was just passed by the House of Representatives – and next week, it goes to the Senate.
Three Bold Resolutions That Reaffirm America's Commitment To Conservation Pass in the U.S. House of Congress
The U.S. House in Congress just used a 55 year-old law to bring under federal protection tens of thousands of wilderness and history in Colorado.
America Civil Rights Leader John Lewis Pens a 'Letter to The Nation' Leaving a Final Inspiring Farewell
Congressman John Lewis wrote a letter to the nation, offering his final words, in the wake of his unsuccessful battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Unanimous Senate Votes to Protect Sea Turtles and Dolphins from Driftnets in the Last Spot That Allows Them
The US Senate unanimously voted to protect sea turtles and dolphins by phasing out the use of harmful mesh drift gillnets in federal waters off California.
A Wave of Women is Propelled into Congress on History-making Election Night
Yesterday's ‘pink wave' election will ensure that the U.S. House of Representatives looks a lot more like the country it represents.
As Wildfires Increase Across The Globe, U.S. Firefighters Will Be Prepared Thanks to $3 Billion in Funding
The Senate's recently-approved fiscal budget will ensure that high-risk Midwestern areas will be prepared for wildfire season.
New Proposed Legislation in US House Would End Police Doctrine of 'Qualified Immunity'
Qualified immunity, which protects police officers from legal prosecution, would be repealed under a proposed bill from Amash (L-MI) and Pressley (D-MA).
In Rare Bipartisan Agreement on Climate, U.S. Senators Forge Plan to Phase Out Use of a Potent Greenhouse Gas
Hydrofluorocarbons, a class of coolants are under fire from both Democrats and GOP senators in an amendment that would ban the greenhouse gas.
Outpouring of Encouragement Helps Staffers Cope With Tragedy in Cong. Giffords' Office
Since last Saturday's shooting, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' Arizona office has become a mecca for mourners and well-wishers, and today there was a welcome surprise as Pam Simon — one of the staffers injured in the shooting — returned to the office for the first time.
Congress Votes Overwhelmingly to Restore Everglades
The House and Senate overwhelmingly approved a $7.8 billion project to restore the Florida Everglades and undo a half-century of human impact.
Congress Members From Opposing Parties Are Visiting Each Other's Districts So They Can Work Better Together in DC
This program is forging stronger bonds of friendship and respect between Congressional members so they're more likely to pursue bipartisanship in the House.
Victory in Congress: Deregulation Allows Small Businesses to Raise Money Online
The House of Representatives last week managed a landslide victory for the little guy passing the Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act by a vote of 407-18. The bill would allow entrepreneurs to crowdfund. That means they could raise money over the Internet through relatively small donations from people they don't know.
Congress Takes Quick Action to Keep Plastic Microbeads Out of U.S. Water
A ban on microbeads, which add to plastic pollution and endanger the food chain, has easily passed through Congress.
Congress Agrees on Something: A Two-Year Budget Deal
A last minute budget deal keeps Social Security payments arriving on time and parks and museums from having to close for a government shutdown.
Congress Quietly Ends Federal Medical Marijuana Prohibition
A new law prevents federal agents from going after people using or selling medical marijuana in states where it's been legalized.
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