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Organizations struggle to narrow the digital gap as Congress drags its feet
Congress is facing yet another government-shutdown threat next week. Meanwhile, key advocates are scrambling to ensure marginalized communities don’t fall through the digital cracks.
Congress stalls as critical Affordable Connectivity Program runs out of money
Congress is about to let a popular government-backed affordable internet program lapse and lawmakers can’t agree on what to do next.
Lawmakers head to COP28 climate summit with high expectations
Both Democrats and Republicans are heading to the United Arab Emirates this weekend for the UN’s annual climate conference — but with vastly different missions.
Trade groups ask Biden to tap Fannie, Freddie and address housing costs
A trio of industry groups representing community bankers, home lenders and realtors asked the White House and Treasury Department to bring two government-sponsored enterprises back into the market for mortgage-backed securities.
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Inside 2 flipped votes on GENIUS
Warnock and Moran both voted against cloture on Monday night to advance the GENIUS Act. But by the time a second procedural vote came up on Wednesday, both lawmakers backed the effort.
Cable is losing the spectrum fight
The cable industry has yet to find a GOP champion for its concerns that the party-line reconciliation bill could hurt its bottom line.
What’s next for House Oversight Dems
The death of Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) this week leaves a vacancy on the House Oversight Committee with no clear front-runner to fill it.
Get ready. It’s the Senate’s turn
The Senate wants to put its “imprint” on the House-passed budget reconciliation package, in the words of Senate Majority Leader John Thune.