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Fed's Powell Says New Normal Is Lower Rates, Lower Inflation, Lower Growth
Nov.13 -- Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell responds to a question from Republican Representative Kenny Marchant about the central bank's preparedness for a possible recession. He speaks during a Joint Economic Committee hearing in...
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McConnell Blasts Pelosi Over 'Slapdash' Impeachment Case
Dec.19 -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says on the Senate floor that Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats have created an "unfair" and "unfinished" impeachment case against President Donald Trump.
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House Democrats Plan Vote on USMCA Trade Deal
Dec.10 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal announced that a deal has been reached on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free-trade agreement. Pelosi calls the deal a “victory for America’s workers’...
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How Would the Impeachment Inquiry Affect the Election?
Oct.28 -- Lanhee Chen, director of domestic policy studies at Hoover Institution, talks about the House of Representatives' plan to take its first vote to support the ongoing impeachment inquiry of Donald Trump and the potential...
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Schumer Names 4 Possible Witnesses For Impeachment Trial
Witnesses would include Mick Mulvaney, John Bolton, Robert Blair and Michael Duffey.
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Pelosi Says House to Vote on Impeachment Inquiry This Week
Oct.28 -- The House of Representatives is set to take its first vote to support the ongoing impeachment inquiry of Donald Trump. Joe Sobczyk reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia."
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Mulvaney Drops Lawsuit Plans, Won't Testify In Impeachment Inquiry
Mulvaney's attorneys say he's planning to follow the White House and Justice Department's directions not to testify before the House.
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Schiff Outlines ‘Impeachable Conduct' as Public Hearing Opens
Nov.13 -- The House Intelligence Committee opened impeachment hearings on Wednesday, with Chairman Adam Schiff laying out a case he said he would show a serious abuse of power by President Donald Trump.
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U.S. Senate Passes China-Sanctions Bill on Hong Kong Law
Jul.02 -- The U.S. Senate gave final approval to legislation that would impose sanctions on Chinese officials cracking down on dissent in Hong Kong. The bill heads to President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Boris Johnson’s government refused...
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Pelosi Says Senate Police Reform Proposals Are Weak 'So Far'
Jun.11 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi discusses the police reform bill released by House and Senate Democrats on Monday, progress on the Democratic economic stimulus bill, and the need for expanded coronavirus testing. She speaks with...
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Pelosi Shifts Stimulus Deadline
Oct.18 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is now saying that Tuesday is now the deadline for an agreement on stimulus before the election. Over the weekend, President Donald Trump said he can convince Republicans to back a so-called “good”...
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Trump Impeachment: House Debate Highlights
Jan.14 -- Highlights of the historical House of Representatives debate as lawmakers voted to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time.
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Pro-Trump Capitol Mob Was 'A Bridge Too Far': Barbara Perry
Jan.13 -- President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House on a single charge of incitement of insurrection for his role in a riot by his supporters that left five dead and the Capitol ransacked, putting an indelible stain on his...
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Congress Meets to Certify Election
Jan.07 -- Lawmakers are voting to certify Joe Biden’s election victory after a day of chaos and drama. A pro-Trump mob stormed Capitol Hill, leaving at least 4 people dead and 13 protesters arrested. President Donald Trump eventually...
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Trump Condemns Riot, Concedes Biden Will Take Office
Jan.07 -- President Donald Trump condemns the riot by his supporters at the U.S. Capitol, and says he would prepare for the administration of President-elect Joe Biden. He speaks in a video message released on Thursday night.
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House Democrats To Hold Historically Slim Majority
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told reporters he's "concerned" about Democrats' slim majority in the chamber.
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Executives Are 'Extraordinarily Optimistic': Teneo CEO Declan Kelly
Mar.10 -- President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief bill cleared its final congressional hurdle Wednesday, with the House passing the bill on a 220-to-211 vote, sending it to the president for his signature. Declan Kelly,...
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Pelosi: 'Sympathetic' to Move to Lift SALT Cap in Biden Bill
Apr.01 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signals support for a move to put a repeal of the $10,000 cap on state and local tax, or SALT, deductions in the infrastructure and social-spending program that Democrats are hoping to pass as soon as...
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Democrats Pivot Back to Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Plan
Feb.16 -- With the conclusion of Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, Democrats on Capitol Hill are quickly moving back to President Joe Biden’s push for $1.9 trillion stimulus, aiming to have the plan in place by March 14. Bloomberg’s...
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House Democrats Set to Propose Corporate Tax Rate of 26.5%
Sep.12 -- House Democrats are reportedly set to propose raising the corporate tax rate 26.5% among other plans that fall short of President Joe Biden’s ambitions. Bloomberg’s Billy House reports on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”
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House Has Votes to Suspend Debt Limit, Keep Government Funded
Sep.21 -- The U.S. House has enough votes to suspend the debt limit to December 2022 and temporarily fund the government to avert a shutdown. Bloomberg’s Jack Fitzpatrick reports on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”
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Doomsday Clock for U.S. Debt Ticks
Oct.06 -- The Democrats' third bid to suspend the debt ceiling appears to be set to fail today due to uniform Republican opposition. Bloomberg’s Enda Curran reports on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe.”
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House Passes Bills to Help U.S. Counter China's Rise
Jun.28 -- The U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills aimed at increasing America's ability to compete with China. The House authorized more funding for the National Science Foundation and additional money for the Department of...
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U.S. House Passes $1.1 Trillion Spending Bill
Dec. 12 -- The Senate begins debate on a $1.1 trillion U.S. government spending bill today after turmoil in the House yielded narrow passage of the plan amid opposition from Democrats and Republicans alike. Bloomberg's Hans Nichols...