Category: Erie News Now – Washington, D.C. Bureau
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Hurricane Melissa Breaks Record with Strongest Wind Gust Recorded, Recovery Efforts Continue
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – New data shows Hurricane Melissa, the Category Five storm that devastated Jamaica in October, had record-breaking wind gusts at 252 miles per hour. It’s the strongest hurricane wind ever recorded. The storm left its mark in the Caribbean, especially on the island of Jamaica where crews are still working on recovery efforts.
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Trump says ‘Seditious’ Democrats Urging Troops to Refuse Illegal Orders Should Face Arrest, Death Penalty
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump is calling for some Democratic members in Congress to be arrested and receive the death penalty after a video those Democrats released. Those members told servicemembers and intelligence officials they are allowed to refuse illegal orders.
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House Votes to Repeal Controversial Provision Allowing Senators to Sue Government, Bill Faces Uphill Battle in Senate
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In recent days, the controversial provision — which allows senators to sue the government — sparked a major clash among Republicans, who control both chambers of Congress.
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Enhanced ACA Subsidies Set to Expire as Democrats, Republicans Clash Over Next Steps
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In just over one month, enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire. Extending the subsidies was a key demand by Democrats during the longest government shutdown in history. Without the extension, health care costs are expected to skyrocket, and many Americans are already noticing higher premiums.
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House Rejects Censure Vote on USVI Congresswoman for Texting with Epstein During Congressional Hearing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Jeffrey Epstein saga has consumed our nation’s capital city. Following the swift passage from congress to release all of the Epstein files, the House narrowly failed a measure to censure USVI Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (D- USVI) for her texts with Epstein during a hearing back in 2019.
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Langworthy, NYS Republicans Call for Passage of Energy Choice Act on Capitol Hill
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Congressman Nick Langworthy (R-N.Y.) believes the government should not mandate how Americans heat their home. His legislation, the Energy Choice Act, aims to make that the law of the land.
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House Republicans Push to Remove USVI Delegate from Intel Committee Over Texting Epstein During Hearing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The US Virgin Islands’ Delegate, Stacey Plaskett (D- USVI), could be removed from her spot on the coveted House Intelligence Committee after new reports revealed she texted with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing.
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Congress Quickly Approves Epstein Files Bill, Sending it to Trump’s Desk
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hours after the House overwhelmingly passed a measure that would compel the Justice Department to release the files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the Senate received unanimous consent on the measure; meaning, it passed the Senate the second it arrived in the chamber. Epstein, the late financier was a convicted sex offender who surrounded himself with a powerful crowd.
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What Comes Next After Congress Approves Release of All Epstein Files
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The bill’s passage with overwhelming bipartisan support came a few hours after Epstein survivors and family members of victims spoke on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning, urging the House to pass the measure.
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Trump says he Will Sign Epstein Files Bill If Congress Passes it
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week the House will vote on a bill that would compel the Justice Department to release all documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. This case has consumed Capitol Hill for months. The President now reversing his stance on this measure.