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Bipartisan group of lawmakers want to allow proxy voting in Congress for new parents

Daily Breeze 29 Mar 2025
“The 119th Congress is the third oldest Congress since 1789 — and our internal House rules are partially to blame for that,” said Jacobs.
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Congress alleges ₹4k-cr paddy procurement scam in Majha, Seeks probe by House panel

Hindustan Times 29 Mar 2025
The Opposition Congress on Friday alleged a ₹4,000-crore scam in paddy procurement payments to farmers in the Majha region and called for formation of a House committee to probe the matter ... Congress.
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As Congress hits the streets of Odisha to take on BJP, what is its game plan?

Financial Express 29 Mar 2025
... on the floor of the House on March 12. In the Assembly, the Congress stalled proceedings, first demanding a statement from Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and then an inquiry by a House Committee.
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Haryana assembly passes Bill to take over Aparna Ashram

Hindustan Times 29 Mar 2025
The passage of the Bill in the House was less than smooth with Congress MLAs led by Rohtak legislator, Bharat Bhushan Batra, seeking answers on the legal sustainability of the proposed legislation.
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Why did Donald Trump pull Elise Stefanik's UN nomination? Here's the answer

The Times of India 29 Mar 2025
... of the race.Trump also acknowledged that Stefanik had done him “a big favour” by remaining in Congress, and house speaker Mike Johnson has promised her a leadership position within the party.
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Democratic Senators say Trump’s crypto venture brings “unprecedented risks” to US financial system

Cryptopolitan 29 Mar 2025
... White House orders ... On March 7, Trump met with two dozen crypto executives at the White House and told attendees he wanted Congress to pass stablecoin legislation and send it to his desk by August.
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Karnataka BJP announces protests on milk price hike, suspension of MLAs & Muslim quota

The Siasat Daily 29 Mar 2025
... on charges of disrupting the proceedings in the house and showing disrespect to the Speaker’s Chair, who were protesting on the issue of honey trap attempt on the Congress Minister and Muslim quota.
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Letter to the editor: A horror show we all will feel

Lawrence Journal World 29 Mar 2025
The arrogance of the Republicans, with tiny pluralities in both houses of Congress and a president who received less than 50% of the vote, is perhaps unparalleled in our history.
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RITTNER: Troy’s entertainment glory days, Part 1

The Saratogian 29 Mar 2025
There once was a plethora of entertainment houses in Troy. Opera houses, nickelodeons, concert halls, and movie theaters ... This was the first movie house to feature “talkies.” Concert Hall, 64 Congress St ... Empire Theatre, 59 Congress Street.
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Rahul Gandhi claims banking sector in crisis due to BJP's 'cronyism': ‘Juniors endure stress, toxic environment’

Hindustan Times 29 Mar 2025
Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi at Parliament House in New Delhi on Tuesday.(ANI) ... The delegation of employees had met Gandhi at his office at the Parliament House Complex, according to PTI.
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Congress aims to strengthen base in Goa ahead of ZP polls

The Times of India 29 Mar 2025
Congress has initiated an effort to ... We don’t need any sleeper parties of BJP in the party,” said South Goa Congress president Savio D’Silva.“When do you have a split? When the house is not strong.
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NPR's CEO just made the best case yet for defunding NPR

The Hill 29 Mar 2025
In one of the most cringeworthy appearances in Congress, ... For years, NPR continued along this path, but then came an election in which Republicans won both houses of Congress and the White House.
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How they voted: Ryan, Riley on colleges and foreign threats

Daily Freeman 29 Mar 2025
WASHINGTON, March 28 — Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week. Along with roll call votes, this week the House also passed these measures ... House.
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What is the Smithsonian Institution and why is it important?

AOL 29 Mar 2025
... created by Congress. It is overseen by a board of regents that includes the chief justice of the supreme court, the vice-president, three members of each house of Congress and nine appointed citizens.
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