The U.S. House of Representatives has voted down a spending bill backed by President-elect Donald Trump, increasing the likelihood of a partial government shutdown as millions of Americans prepare for holiday travel. The bill, which was rejected 174 to 235 on Thursday evening, faced opposition from nearly all Democrats and 38 hard-right Republicans. They opposed … Read more
Top House Democrats say “historic” spending bill will affect generations of Americans EKO HOT BLOG reports that US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other key House Democrats talked to media after the House voted to approve President Biden’s massive spending measure. “Today, we had the honor of participating in passing legislation for the people to … Read more
House passes Biden’s $1.7 trillion social safety net and climate package EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Democratic-controlled House enacted comprehensive legislation aimed at increasing the social safety net and addressing climate change on Friday, a dramatic step that brings President Joe Biden’s top legislative objective closer to his desk. The House passed Biden’s Build … Read more