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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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Business meeting to consider the nomination of Marco Rubio, of Florida, to be Secretary of State.
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Banking advances Turner for HUD over Dem objections
The Senate Banking Committee advanced Scott Turner to be the next secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Affairs on a party-line vote this morning.
Miller hosting major fundraisers for Hill Republicans
Jeff Miller, the Republican lobbyist who founded the Miller Group, is hosting back-to-back major fundraisers for House and Senate Republicans, with both events slated to bring in more than $1 million.
Schiff gets key spot for AI, IP fight
Sen. Adam Schiff (Calif.) told us he’ll be the top Democrat on the intellectual property subcommittee this Congress while Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said he’s leaving his post as ranking member of the Privacy and Technology subcommittee.
Lawmakers have their eyes on governors’ mansions
We’re only a few weeks into the 119th Congress, and a slew of lawmakers are already looking to leave Capitol Hill to run statewide back home.