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Meet the Senate parliamentarian, the official tying Republicans in knots over their tax bill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., arrives to speak with reporters about the reconciliation process to advance ...
She's unelected, unknown — and has the power to veto Trump's 'big, beautiful bill.' Who is the Senate parliamentarian?
Republicans in Congress have spent months hammering out the details of the massive tax and spending plan they have named the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, making a series of changes in hopes of crafting ...
GOP senator calls for Senate parliamentarian to be fired after ruling against Medicaid cuts
Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R) on Thursday called for Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to fire Parliamentarian ...
Longest-serving woman in Congress says she’s not stopping anytime soon
Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur is a top Republican target as she bids for a 23rd term next year and redistricting could give her a ...
Key Medicaid provision in Trump's tax cut and spending bill is found to violate Senate rules
The Senate parliamentarian has advised a Medicaid provider tax overhaul central to President Donald Trump's tax cut and ...
What’s in and out of Trump’s big bill as Senate races to meet Fourth of July deadline
“We are making good headway,” said Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. He expects the Senate will get this “past the ...
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A Lady to Remember: ‘A Woman of Firsts: Margaret Heckler, Political Trailblazer’
Author Kimberly Heckler's position in the Library of Congress Women's History and Gender Studies Group uniquely positions her ...