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House Democrats Pledge Passage Of Expanded Gun Background Checks Bill
Democrats unveiled new legislation to enhance background checks on the 8th anniversary of the Tucson shooting that injured former Rep. Gabby Giffords, D-Ariz., but the gun lobby vows to oppose it.
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Nancy Pelosi Reclaims The Speaker's Gavel
Nancy Pelosi once again became speaker of the House this week as Democrats took control. She made history as the first female speaker in 2007 and her sharp political skills helped her hold onto power.
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Democrats Announce Major Changes To U.S. House Rules
Democratic leaders unveiled a new rules package that will be brought up for a vote on the first day of the new Congress. The rules govern how the U.S. House operates.
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Democrats Plan Vote To Reopen Government On Jan. 3, When They Take Over House
The incoming House leadership plans legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security for a month. President Trump shows no sign of agreeing to their terms, digging in on funding a border wall.
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Stuck On Border Wall Funding, Government Creeps Closer To Shutdown
A government shutdown is expected as President Trump continues to demand border wall funding and Democrats in Congress say they won't support the 5 billion dollars he wants.