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Biden boosted by Senate rules as GOP bucks infrastructure LISA MASCARO and JOSH BOAK, Associated Press April 5, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 11 1of11President Joe Biden talks with reporters on the Ellipse on the National Mall after spending the weekend at Camp David, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Washington.Evan Vucci/APShow MoreShow Less 2of11FILE - In this March 24, 2021, file photo Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., listens as the Senate Rules Committee holds a hearing on the "For the People Act," which would expand access to voting and other voting reforms, at the Capito...

WASHINGTON - Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said on Monday he opposes a key part of the White...

Letter Hungry for support of the food insecure population to the editor FacebookTwitterEmail FILE. Letter writer says, 'We need to continue to highlight this issue and encourage New York lawmakers to support local organizations and legislation that would implement long-term solutions for food insecurity thereby mitigating the lasting impact of the pandemic.' (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)Lori Van Buren/Albany Times Union Food insecurity is a major issue facing children across the nation that has been significantly exacerbated by the economic effects of COVID-19. Feeding America reports the food...

By Justin Hendry on Mar 16, 2021 12:46PM CPSU wants Services Australia shared services arrangement reviewed. The main public sector union has called on the government to review the Department of Veterans’ Affairs shared services arrangement with Services Australia and bring IT staff back in-house. The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) made the call in its submission to the parliamentary inquiry investigating the digital and data capabilities of the Australia Public Service (APS). The shared services arrangement was first introduced in 2010, ...

With crucial aid vote approaching, Senate Democrats guard their slim majority Paul Kane, The Washington Post March 3, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail WASHINGTON - In late January, Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., fell ill and was briefly hospitalized. A day later, Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., went into quarantine for a few days after coming in close contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus. Both senators returned to work a few days later, but their brief absence served as a stark reminder of just how perilous the Democratic majority is in a 50-50 Senate, particularly as they plan to push...