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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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The Waters agenda
Six years later, with control of the House expected to come down to the wire, Waters is preparing to pick the gavel back up.
Coinbase-backed org drops ads that actually talk crypto
Stand With Crypto is running digital ads in swing states urging crypto supporters to vote. This ties right into other efforts from the crypto industry group
Econ policies on deck next Congress, Hill aides say
69% of Capitol Hill staffers picked taxes as among top priorities for the next Congress. The next most popular answer was inflation.
Lawmakers beef up personal security over safety fears
House lawmakers are shoring up their security this campaign season amid a rise in threats and heightened safety concerns heading into the election.