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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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A look at lobbying on China tariffs
The Biden administration increased Trump-era tariffs on some imports from China earlier this year.
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Foreign meddling may last for weeks
Russia, Iran and China may try to exploit that period of uncertainty, particularly because Americans tend to expect results hours after polls close.
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Why Dems are bullish on the House landscape
DelBene singled out Virginia and North Carolina as early-reporting states that will offer clues to the House landscape.
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Elections 2024
After today, committee contenders start their engines
The 2024 general election begins to come to an end today. But for members itching to lead Capitol Hill’s most powerful banking committees, those contests kick off now.
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