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On Wednesday's broadcast of C-SPAN's "Washington Journal," Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-TX) argued that handguns "are not for hunting. They're not for protection. I think handguns are, frankly, for killing people. We need to do something about making sure that bad guys don't get their hands on handguns."
Host John McArdle asked, "President Biden, in Buffalo yesterday, calling this an act of terrorism, condemning white supremacy as a poison, and calling on Congress to pass an assault weapons ban. At this point, in this closely-divided Congress, do you see any appetite right now to take up, once again, the idea of an assault weapons ban in this country?"
Democrats' price gouging bill is running into doubts and opposition from several moderate members of the caucus.
While the bill is facing an uphill battle in the Senate, it's also not totally clear whether it'll be able to garner enough support in the House, where Democrats can only lose 6 votes.
The bill in question would make it illegal to sell fuel at a price that is "unconscionably excessive" and "exploiting" the situation during an energy emergency.
Gas has surpassed $4 in every state for the first time ever, the White House tries to quiet senators' worries on the investigation into solar panels and moderate Democrats are raising objections to a bill that opposes gas price-gouging.
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The legislation, which is expected to be voted on this week, would also empower the Federal Trade Commission to take legal action against companies that sell at such "excessive" prices.
Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on pro-abortion Catholic politicians:
Catholics can disagree about many things and still remain faithful to the Church, but when they disagree with Church teachings on matters that are "intrinsically evil," that cannot be taken lightly. Regrettably, many Catholic politicians are in open defiance of the Church's teaching on abortion, a life and death issue.
HOUSTON – La Cámara de Representantes en Washington aprobó una ley que permitirá darle el nombre de Vanessa Guillén a una oficina del correo postal en Houston.
La Cámara de Representantes en Washington aprobó la medida impulsada por la congresista Sylvia García.
La ley H.R. 224 fue presentada por la congresista de Houston Sylvia García, quien ha sido una de las congresistas que más ha impulsado un proceso de justicia por la muerte de Guillén ocurrida en la base militar de Fort Hood, en el centro de Texas.
HOUSTON – Han pasado más de dos años de la trágica muerte de la soldado hispana Vanessa Guillén. Desde el día que desapareció de la Base Militar Fort Hood su familia no ha dejado de luchar por su memoria.
La ley H.R. 224 fue presentada por la congresista de Houston Sylvia García, quien ha sido una de las congresistas que más ha impulsado un proceso de justicia por la muerte de Guillén
It's a trek of more than 2,000 miles, and it comes a little more than a week before the Trump-era Title 42 border policy is scheduled to end.
The busing policy was announced by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey in a statement issued Wednesday.
"With Arizona community resources under all-time demand, and little action or assistance from the federal government, individuals who entered Arizona seeking asylum have the opportunity to voluntarily be transported to Washington, D.C.," the statement reads. "The transportation will include meals, and onboard staffing and support."
Gov. Greg Abbott's use of COVID-19 relief dollars to support his border security mission has come under scrutiny in Washington this week as questions grow about whether it's the proper use of the federal funds.
The U.S. Treasury Department's inspector general opened an inquiry into the spending on Tuesday, the Washington Post reported. The action came a day after a group of Texas Democrats in the U.S. House called on U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to investigate.
The House Wednesday passed H.R. 5911, the Fair Hiring in Banking Act, by a 329-88 vote. The bill, originally introduced by Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. and led in the House by Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-OH., would replace a lifetime ban for those with disqualifying convictions to work in the banking sector and create an exception for criminal acts committed before the age of 21.
"For far too long, American citizens, especially people of color, who have paid their debt to society have continued to face unnecessary barriers to employment within the financial services industry," said Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Calif., in response to the bill.
WASHINGTON — Gov. Greg Abbott's use of COVID-19 relief dollars to support his border security mission has come under scrutiny in Washington this week as questions grow about whether it's the proper use of the federal funds.
The U.S. Treasury Department's inspector general opened an inquiry into the spending on Tuesday, the Washington Post reported. The action came a day after a group of Texas Democrats in the U.S. House called on U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to investigate.