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House Democrats are preparing to pass sweeping legislation to revamp election and campaign finance rules next week on a party-line vote that portends an uphill battle in the Senate, where it faces stiff Republican opposition.
Lawmakers took the first step Wednesday in considering whether to provide reparations for Black Americans.
Advocates on both sides flood Capitol Hill with calls, emails Democrats want to make wage increase part of virus relief February 16, 2021 1:24 PM By Megan R. Wilson A proposal to gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2025 has triggered a fierce lobbying battle on Capitol Hill, pitting some powerful business groups such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce against large labor unions and civil rights coalitions. These groups have been holding virtual meetings and mobilizing grassroots letter-writing and phone call blitzes to sway lawmakers, particularly moderates in both parties, a...
Two register as lobbyists ahead of congressional hearings Trading app already had four lobbying firms on retainer February 9, 2021 2:34 PM By Megan R. Wilson Robinhood Markets Inc. registered its first in-house lobbyists as the trading company faces congressional criticism related to its actions during a Reddit-fueled stock buying spree. Lucas Moskowitz, deputy general counsel of regulatory, litigation, and government affairs, and Beth Zorc, the associate general counsel for federal affairs, began working at Robinhood last year and, as of this month, are now registered to lobby, a...
Aruna Miller will seek Rep. David Troneâs seat if he runs for governor Miller lost to Trone in 2018 6th District open-seat Democratic primary January 8, 2021 5:38 PM By Greg Giroux and Bennett Roth (Updates with Trone spokeswoman response in 5th paragraph) Maryland Democrats are preparing for a potential open-seat race in the Washington suburbs as Rep. David Trone considers a run for governor. Aruna Miller, a former state House member, filed paperwork this week with the Federal Election Commission, positioning herself to launch a campaign should the second-term Democrat no...