D.C. Memo: More like parliament flunk-adelic
There’s no (FY22) money in politics, a lame rally and the Senate parliamentarian throws a wrench in Dems’ plans.
Ashley Hackett
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What Democrats were trying to do about immigration in their budget bill, and why it ran afoul of the Senate parliamentarian
Talk about irreconcilable differences.
What Democrats mean by ‘universal child care’ in the Build Back Better Act
The cost of child care is currently too high for many U.S. families to afford, even as workers in the child care industry earn low wages and few benefits. Democrats in Congress are hoping an infusion of federal cash can change the equation.
How Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s new voting rights bill differs from her old voting rights bill
The Freedom to Vote Act, less expansive than March’s For the People Act, is a bid to attract Republican votes for federal protections of voting rights.
D.C. Memo: Calling BS
Rep. Angie Craig will not defund the police, Olympic gymnasts share their story at the Capitol and a rally at Rep. Jim Hagedorn’s office.
Congress is making its way back to Washington. Here’s what has to get done — and what members of Minnesota’s delegation would like to get done
Among other deadlines, funding for the federal government runs out at the end of the fiscal year on September 30.
D.C. Memo: The three (six? one?) trillion dollar question
Democrats argue over budget reconciliation, Amy Klobuchar reveals her fight with cancer and Jim Hagedorn under fire.
Why national Republicans love talking about ‘defund the police’
As the 2022 midterm elections approach, expect to hear “defund” a lot from Republicans, especially in competitive races.
D.C. Memo: Squad up north
Withdrawal from Afghanistan; Texas abortion law; and the Squad protests Line 3.
As withdrawal deadline looms, Minnesota congressional staffers scramble to help evacuate Afghan allies
Since mid-August, staffers from U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips’ office — and many other congressional offices — have worked around the clock to help people get out of Afghanistan.
D.C. Memo: As moronic as it is selfish
An unauthorized trip to Kabul, Angie Craig comes out against “Defund the Police,” and the corporate response to George Floyd’s death.
Budget vote highlights Democrats’ divisions on spending, infrastructure
Though every Democrat in the House eventually ended up voting for the budget resolution, the episode highlighted schisms in the party — nationally and among Minnesota’s delegation — that could threaten Biden’s agenda.
Can a legislative exchange program solve (at least some of) Congress’ partisan woes?
As part of the program, Rep. Angie Craig recently welcomed Michigan Republican Rep. Peter Meijer for a visit to Minnesota’s Second District.
D.C. Memo: On Afghanistan
Minnesota’s delegation on Afghanistan, controversy over an SBA meeting, and a bomb threat at the Capitol.
D.C. Memo: (Almost) sleeping on the job
An infrastructure bill finally passed, where $17 billion in federal aid to Minnesota businesses went and MyPillow guy’s legal woes.
Infrastructure bill includes significant funding for Minnesota’s electric-vehicle charging network
A fact sheet from the Biden administration estimated Minnesota would receive $68 million to build EV chargers across the state.
What Minnesota’s delegation is planning to do during Congress’ summer vacation
Yes, they’ll be at the Fair.
D.C. Memo: Not optimistic
Infrastructure moves; the eviction ban; and Emmer on what makes America beautiful.
What Minnesota’s delegation loves and hates about the Senate’s big infrastructure deal
In need of 60 votes to pass the evenly divided Senate, the bill is full of compromises.
Minnesota is getting $550 million in ARP money to help its child care industry. Here’s how the state is spending that cash.
The state’s plan will boost the primary subsidy for low-income families and increase pay for child care workers through monthly grants to providers across the state.
