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Samantha Handler

Policy Reporter
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Samantha has covered policy on Capitol Hill since 2021. Samantha authors Punchbowl News’ policy newsletter, The Portal, writing about a broad range of issues from transportation to health care. Before joining Punchbowl News, Samantha covered intellectual property and tax policy at Bloomberg, so she’s no stranger to complex legislation. Samantha is a graduate of Northwestern University,and was born and raised in Los Angeles.

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CJS bill advances after GOP ditches FBI requirement
The appropriations bill stalled last week after Murkowski joined the panel’s Democrats to pass an amendment requiring the bureau to build a new HQ in Greenbelt, Md.
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Vought’s comments set off Hill furor as shutdown threat looms
The controversial OMB director told reporters this morning that another rescissions package is likely to be sent to Congress soon.
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GOP eyes coming Obamacare cliff
Lawmakers have another huge, politically charged deadline looming at the end of the year: the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits are set to expire.
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Trump’s troublesome GOP trio votes against rescissions
The Senate narrowly advanced the White House’s $9 billion rescissions package late Tuesday night, with Vice President JD Vance forced to break a 50-50 tie.
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Crapo eyeing PBMs deal
Crapo said a bipartisan deal addressing pharmacy benefit managers will be one of the panel’s next focal points.
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