Congress creates laws that affect all Americans. It is an essential branch of government and the democratic voice of the people. Congress is the only institution that can make the United States more prosperous, secure and just. It is also responsible for funding federal agencies, holding hearings and overseeing the executive branch.
FIRST IN INSIDE CONGRESS: ANTI-ABORTION BLITZ ON ACA SUBSIDIES — Antiabortion lobbyists are ratcheting up their Capitol Hill campaign to convince Republicans that an extension of Obamacare premium tax credits amounts to a subsidy for abortion, creating a new political dynamic that could pit hardliners against centrists in competitive districts.
Thune and Schumer remain at odds over whether or not to engage in bipartisan negotiations on the issue. Read more in this week’s congressional update.