Author: Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner
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Gaetz threatens to ‘lead resistance’ against McCarthy if conservative demands aren’t met
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Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, issued his latest attack against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-California, threatening to strip the GOP leader of his speakership if he doesn’t honor the concessions he says were initially made earlier this year. In a heated floor speech on Tuesday, Gaetz accused McCarthy of being “out of compliance” with the agreement…
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Jamie Raskin elected as top Democrat on House Oversight Committee
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Democrats elected Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) as the party’s top lawmaker on the House Oversight Committee, handing him the responsibility to lead the party’s defense as Republicans prepare to launch a number of investigations into the Biden administration over the next two years. Raskin defeated Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) in a 133-75 vote during a…
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Social Security: Second half of direct monthly checks worth $1,682 to be sent in nine days
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Recipients of Supplemental Security Income will receive the final half of their September payments in nine days, marking their second payment of the month thanks to a scheduling quirk in the agency’s program. Eligible recipients can expect to receive their payment of $841 on Sept. 30, equaling a monthly total of $1,682 after receiving another…
