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Friday, March 5, 2021
Secretary of State Blinken on Promoting Democracy around the World

Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed U.S. foreign policy goal of strengthening and promoting democracy around the world and at home.
Friday, March 5, 2021
Senate Clerks Read Entire COVID Relief Bill Aloud

On Thursday evening and continuing into Friday morning, the Senate clerks read all 628 pages of the American Rescue Act aloud. The full reading of the bill was requested by Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) and lasted over 10 hours. This clips provides two segments of the reading and explanation of the process needed for passing this legislation.
Thursday, March 4, 2021
The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

With a vote of 220-212, the House of Representatives passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. During the floor debate, Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) and Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) discussed their arguments for and against the legislation.
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
The Defense Production Act and Vaccine Manufacturing

After the FDA approval of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, Rachana Pradhan, Kaiser Health correspondent, talked about supply chains for vaccines and how the Defense Production Act works in the manufacturing of these vaccines. She also responded to a video of Pfizer Chief Business Officer John Young discussing the Defense Production Act.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
H.R. 1 and Election Reforms in the 117th Congress

The House in the 117th Congress debated H.R. 1, the For the People Act. The legislation would address implement several election and governmental reforms relating to voter registration, mail-in ballots, campaign finance, and redistricting. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) provided their arguments for and against the bill on the House floor.
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Sen. Warren (D-MA) Announces Wealth Tax Proposal

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) proposed the Ultra Millionaire Act, a proposal to implement a wealth tax for individuals with fortunes above $50 million.
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
The Politics of the American Rescue Plan in the Senate

After the passage of President Biden's COVID relief proposal, in the House, Josh Kraushaar of the National Journal discussed the removal of the minimum wage provision from the Senate bill and the politics of the in the Senate.
Monday, March 1, 2021
House Passes American Rescue Plan

Early in the morning on Saturday, the House of Representatives passed the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package with a vote of 219-212, mostly along party lines. Before the final vote, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) discussed the bill and its potential future in the Senate.
Friday, February 26, 2021
House Passes the Equality Act

With a vote of 224-206, the House of Representatives passed the Equality Act, legislation which would amend the 1964 Civil Rights Act to provide protections for LGBTQ individuals. Prior to its passage, Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) opened the House floor debate and outlined the arguments for the bill's passage.
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Senate Republican Opposition to the American Rescue Plan

Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) outlined the Senate Republicans' opposition to the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package proposed by the Biden administration.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Rep. Donalds (R-FL) on Prices and Raising the Minimum Wage

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), a freshman who serves on the Budget, Small Business, and Oversight and Reform Committees, talked about his opposition to increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour and how that might impact prices and purchasing power.
Friday, February 19, 2021
The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021

An explanation of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, the Democratic proposal to reform the immigration system. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) provided statements regarding the process for passing this legislation.
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
The Debate over Earmarks

Taxpayers for Common Sense President Stephen Ellis and Congressional Institute President Mark Strand explained how earmarks work and the efforts to bring back earmarks in Congress. They discussed the various arguments for and against earmarks.

Friday, March 5, 2021

Secretary of State Blinken on Promoting Democracy around the World

Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed U.S. foreign policy goal of strengthening and promoting democracy around the world and at home.

Friday, March 5, 2021

Senate Clerks Read Entire COVID Relief Bill Aloud

On Thursday evening and continuing into Friday morning, the Senate clerks read all 628 pages of the American Rescue Act aloud. The full reading of the bill was requested by Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI)…

Thursday, March 4, 2021

The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

With a vote of 220-212, the House of Representatives passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. During the floor debate, Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) and Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) discussed their…

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

The Defense Production Act and Vaccine Manufacturing

After the FDA approval of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, Rachana Pradhan, Kaiser Health correspondent, talked about supply chains for vaccines and how the Defense Production Act works in the…

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

H.R. 1 and Election Reforms in the 117th Congress

The House in the 117th Congress debated H.R. 1, the For the People Act. The legislation would address implement several election and governmental reforms relating to voter registration, mail-in…

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Sen. Warren (D-MA) Announces Wealth Tax Proposal

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) proposed the Ultra Millionaire Act, a proposal to implement a wealth tax for individuals with fortunes above $50 million.

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

The Politics of the American Rescue Plan in the Senate

After the passage of President Biden's COVID relief proposal, in the House, Josh Kraushaar of the National Journal discussed the removal of the minimum wage provision from the Senate bill and the…

Monday, March 1, 2021

House Passes American Rescue Plan

Early in the morning on Saturday, the House of Representatives passed the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package with a vote of 219-212, mostly along party lines. Before the final vote, House Majority…

Friday, February 26, 2021

House Passes the Equality Act

With a vote of 224-206, the House of Representatives passed the Equality Act, legislation which would amend the 1964 Civil Rights Act to provide protections for LGBTQ individuals. Prior to its…

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Senate Republican Opposition to the American Rescue Plan

Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) outlined the Senate Republicans' opposition to the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package proposed by the Biden administration.

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Rep. Donalds (R-FL) on Prices and Raising the Minimum Wage

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), a freshman who serves on the Budget, Small Business, and Oversight and Reform Committees, talked about his opposition to increasing the federal minimum wage to…

Friday, February 19, 2021

The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021

An explanation of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, the Democratic proposal to reform the immigration system. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) provided statements…

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

The Debate over Earmarks

Taxpayers for Common Sense President Stephen Ellis and Congressional Institute President Mark Strand explained how earmarks work and the efforts to bring back earmarks in Congress. They discussed the…

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Secretary of State Blinken on Promoting Democracy around the World

Senate Clerks Read Entire COVID Relief Bill Aloud

The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

The Defense Production Act and Vaccine Manufacturing

H.R. 1 and Election Reforms in the 117th Congress

Sen. Warren (D-MA) Announces Wealth Tax Proposal

The Politics of the American Rescue Plan in the Senate

House Passes American Rescue Plan

House Passes the Equality Act

Senate Republican Opposition to the American Rescue Plan

Rep. Donalds (R-FL) on Prices and Raising the Minimum Wage

The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021

The Debate over Earmarks

Secretary of State Blinken on Promoting Democracy around the World

Senate Clerks Read Entire COVID Relief Bill Aloud

The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

The Defense Production Act and Vaccine Manufacturing

H.R. 1 and Election Reforms in the 117th Congress

Sen. Warren (D-MA) Announces Wealth Tax Proposal

The Politics of the American Rescue Plan in the Senate

House Passes American Rescue Plan

House Passes the Equality Act

Senate Republican Opposition to the American Rescue Plan

Rep. Donalds (R-FL) on Prices and Raising the Minimum Wage

The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021

The Debate over Earmarks