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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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Rep. Chris Pappas’ (D-N.H.) Senate campaign received its biggest boost to date on Friday when Pappas secured Sen. Maggie Hassan’s (D-N.H.) endorsement.
Van Hollen returns to Washington
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) laid into the Trump administration on Friday after returning from El Salvador, where the Maryland Democrat visited with Salvadoran immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
The Powell-Warren relationship thaw
Something remarkable happened in February. Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell picked up the phone and spoke to Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.).
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The White House is looking at delivering on a core set of President Donald Trump’s campaign tax-cut promises for the length of his term.