By Autumn Pattison
Senate Democrats have almost no power to change Trump’s Cabinet, but they can put the nominees under a harsh spotlight before their appointment.
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House Passes Biden’s Bill to Further Fund Cancer Research
By Elizabeth Northey
The bill passed with bipartisan support on a vote of 392-26.
Rubio, Kaine Aim to Curb Anti-Semitism In Europe
By Philip J. Noble
U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Marco Rubio have crossed the political aisle to introduce a bill that aims to combat growing anti-semitism, both at home and abroad.
Democratic House Leader Vote Postponed
Victoria Garcia
House Democrats made a decision to delay leadership elections until after Thanksgiving.
Massachusetts Group Works for All New Mothers to Get PPD Screening
By Priscilla Liguori
The Massachusetts Special Legislative Commission on Postpartum Depression announced that a subcommittee has been created to make sure its goal of screening women for PPD does not become part of the already existing health disparity.
MA Sixth District Congressional Seat Results
By Martha Connolly
Seth Moulton beat Richard Tisei for the sixth district congressional seat here in Massachusetts.
Obama Pushes for Equal Pay in Federal Workforce
By Marcelle Hutchins
President Barack Obama announced this week that he is ready to impose workplace rules on wage between men and women federal contract workers.
Congress Briefed as Kerry Preps for Geneva
By Dustin Wlodkowski
Congress and the Secretary of State are preparing for tough debates about Syria.
The Ed Markey Senate Campaign Machine Is Up And Running
By Dustin Wlodkowski
Congressman Ed Markey officially launched his campaign for U.S. Senate.
President Obama in New Hampshire
By Colleen Shaughnessy — 11/22/2011
President Barack Obama came to New Hampshire today, urging Congress to vote in favor of his American Jobs Act. The President gave a speech at Manchester Central High School during his first visit to New Hampshire in nearly two years.