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Top Dem lets GOP veto Biden judges

"Durbin refuses to revoke the blue-slip tradition that willingly grants GOP the ability to obstruct," critic says

Salon · Apr 11, 2023

Senate panel will hold a hearing on the Supreme Court's ethical standards

The hearing — which will happen "in the coming days," says Sen. Dick Durbin — comes in the wake of a news report about lavish trips Justice Clarence Thomas took from a friend but did not disclose.

WEKU · Apr 10, 2023

Scratch misguided legislation that would ban declawing cats

The proposed ban puts the very cats it seeks to protect at risk of abandonment, life in a shelter or euthanasia.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2023

4 takeaways from Chicago’s mayoral election between Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson

Chicago’s youth just don’t want to vote. Not even Sen. Bernie Sanders could boost turnout from the youngest voters. But both candidates’ pivot to the center could be a model for the national party in 2024.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023

Picture Chicago: This week’s 13 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

Cubs fans flocked to Wrigley Field for Opening Day 2023, protesters rallied against a proposed rate hike for Peoples Gas, and more in our best photos of the last week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2023

Here’s who is in line to replace your governor in the event of a vacancy

Welcome to the Friday, March 31, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Mar 31, 2023

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin becomes Paul Vallas’ first congressional endorsement in Chicago mayoral runoff

On March 26, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) endorsed Paul Vallas in the April 4, 2023, runoff for mayor of Chicago. The state’s other senator, Tammy Duckworth (D), endorsed Mayor Lori Lightfoot in the first round and has not endorsed in the runoff. Vallas and Brandon Johnson are running in…

Ballotpedia · Mar 29, 2023

Bill to reform H-1B and L-1 visa programmes introduced in US Senate

WASHINGTON: A group of influential lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan legislation in the US Senate to comprehensively overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes and usher in more transparency in the recruitment of foreign workers.

The Times of India · Mar 29, 2023

Who has endorsed Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson in the Chicago mayoral runoff?

Updating lists of prominent endorsements from key political figures and organizations for each of Chicago’s mayoral runoff candidates.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 28, 2023

VIDEO FOR YOU: Senators react to Nashville school shooting

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The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023