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Tribal leaders ask Pelosi to step aside ahead of midterms

(December 28, 2021) — Clint Halftown, the federally recognized leader of the Cayuga Nation of New York, has privately asked Speaker Nancy Pelosi to step aside from the Speakership post as soon as possible but certainly prior to next spring’s

Katko calls for funding to ensure frontline providers have access to mental health resources during COVID-19 pandemic

SYRACUSE, NY— U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) called on Congressional Leaders to advance legislation to ensure frontline healthcare providers have access to mental health resources, particularly as they cope with the traumatic impact of treating COVID-19 patients. The need to prioritize access to mental healthcare

Morelle calls for relief for childcare providers impacted by COVID-19

Urges Department of Treasury to enable childcare providers to access critical funding, resources, and support through the federal CARES Act Rep. Joe Morelle released a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin yesterday urging him to enable providers of childcare services

Donald Trump, Jr. is considering a run for Congress against Jerry Nadler

It’s being widely rumored that Donald Trump, Jr, the President’s oldest son, is considering a run for Congress — against his father’s arch-nemesis, the impeachment ringleader Jerry Nadler, who was first elected to public office in 1976. Nadler is the

House Democrats are expected to bring back earmarks — what will Higgins get?

It’s widely expected among Capitol Hill staffers that once the Democrats retake the House of Representatives in January, the caucus will promptly begin constructing an omnibus spending bill that will agglomerate Democrat members’ spending items, once derided as ‘pork barrel

Can Paul Ryan run for Speaker from outside the House?

The United States Constitution does not require that the Speaker of the House of Representatives is a member of that body. It’s never happened before, but the members of the House are free to elect a Speaker from outside of