Minnesota Senate committee advances family and medical leave program
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The South Dakota Senate on Thursday suspended a Republican state senator in a rare move that stripped the lawmaker of all legislative power while keeping the allegations against her a secret. Sen. Julie Frye-Mueller, who is among a group of right-wing Statehouse Republicans, told reporters earlier Thursday that she was being punished following an exchange she had with a legislative aide about vaccinations. Sen. Michael Rohl, the Republican lawmaker who initiated the motion to suspend Frye-Mueller, said in a statement that it was based on “serious allegations” and had been made to ensure the Legislature was creating a safe work environment for employees.
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Sen. Kennedy stumps Biden nominee with basic questions about the Constitution
Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., grilled four Biden judicial nominees on the Constitution during a confirmation hearing Wednesday, and one could not answer his questions.
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New 'PELOSI' bill may have a spiteful name — but there's still 'tremendous momentum' in the crusade to stop politicians from insider trading. Here's why
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Kristi Noem under fire from state Freedom Caucus for allegedly overstepping South Dakota constitutional limits
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is getting heat from some state Freedom Caucus members who say her executive branch has “overstepped” its constitutional authority.
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McCarthy might have a math problem in blocking Omar from panel
Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) vow to block Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) from sitting on the House Foreign Affairs Committee has hit an early snag: He may not have the votes to do it. Omar, one of three Muslims in Congress, has been a controversial figure on Capitol Hill for her sharp criticisms of the Israeli…
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Rapid City Senator Julie Frye-Mueller stripped of committee assignments
Sen. Julie-Mueller was stripped of her two committee assignments Wednesday during the Senate session.
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Republican Senators Warn Biden They Won’t Back ‘Clean’ Debt-Limit Hike
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U.S. Senate Democrats call for probe into 'JR-15' child-size rifle
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Eric Burlison files his first legislation in Congress, attempting to repeal 1930s gun law
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Iowa's newest license plate? Why you could see 'Don't Tread on Me' on bumpers this year
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Ryan Walters' $150 million teacher incentive pay plan advances to Legislature
The new state superintendent also moved forward a request for $100 million to boost early childhood literacy.
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Republican Surprises Fellow House Members With Bizarre Gift
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The “Special Treatment” Supreme Court Justices Got During The Leak Investigation Should Be Investigated, A Group Told Congress
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Adam Schiff Says He Spoke With Sen. Feinstein Ahead Of Senate Campaign Announcement
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Senator Ted Cruz Wants Vendors to Accept Bitcoin at the Capitol
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Sen. Ted Cruz Wants Capitol Hill Vending Machines to Accept Crypto
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