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will direct stimulus payments to the American people." The Washington Post (7/19, Al, Kim, Bade, Werner, 14.2M) reports that Senate Majority Leader McConnell "is facing competing demands from President Trump and Republican senators, including some who are up for reelection in states hit hard by the virus

that Democratic lawmakers called for policies to honor Lewis' legacy. House Majority Whip Clyburn "urged President Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to pass legislation that would expand voting rights in Lewis's name." Clyburn said on CNN's State Of The UnionVI, "It should be the John R.

elosi Criticizes "Violent Tactics" Used By Federal Agents. Axios (7/18, 521K) reports House Speaker Pelosi "condemned in a joint statement with Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D- OR) on Saturday what they called the Trump Administration's `violent tactics used' against protesters in Portland." Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) sa

ve emerged as a litmus test for Democrats seeking the White House," Elf rink reports. "Last week, reports that ancestors of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) owned slaves raised questions about whether those historical crimes are relevant for politicians weighing the issue today. McConnell, who o

Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) owned slaves raised questions about whether those historical crimes are relevant for politicians weighing the issue today. McConnell, who opposes reparations, has denied that his family's legacy should impact his stance, noting that tracing the history of slaveholding is complex

eturn until Jan. 7. ... "The withhold-the-articles gambit gained some traction inside the left wing of the House Democratic Caucus this week. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) on Wednesday ... said that he had spoken to three dozen Democratic lawmakers who had expressed some level Page 18004 EFTA00047515 UI ef

olding the articles, noting it hardly counts as leverage to deny the GOP the ability to remove a president that the party wants to keep in place." Mitch McConnell, who has resisted allowing any witnesses to testify, joked that the trial will be "good therapy" for senators: "Just one thing that may make senator

ty leader told conservative radio host I M Hewitt. "They have to sit there quietly and listen. ... This'll be good therapy for a number of them." McConnell also pushed through the confirmation of 13 more federal judges as the House debated on Wednesday, CNN notes. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court wa

return until Jan. 7. ... "The withhold-the-articles gambit gained some traction inside the left wing of the House Democratic Caucus this week. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) on Wednesday ... said that he had spoken to three dozen Democratic lawmakers who had expressed EFTA00047552 some level of enthusiasm for

(7/23, Wu, 10.31M) reports "the late Rep. John Lewis will lie in state at the US Capitol next week," House Speaker Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader McConnell announced Thursday. Lewis "will lie in state outdoors for the public visitation on the East Front Steps of the Capitol because of COVID-19 precauti

olating their constitutional rights." On Wednesday, Politico (7/23, Cohen, 4.29M) reports Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), "requested that the DOJ and DHS OIGs investigate" what they called "the unrequested presence and violent actions

(7/23, Wu, 10.31M) reports "the late Rep. John Lewis will lie in state at the US Capitol next week," House Speaker Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader McConnell announced Thursday. Lewis "will lie in state outdoors for the public visitation on the East Front Steps of the Capitol because of COVID-19 precauti

onstitutional rights." On Wednesday, Politico EFTA01658116 (7/23, Cohen, 4.29M) reports Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), "requested that the DOJ and DHS OIGs investigate" what they called "the unrequested presence and violent actions