Political Research Wrap-Up

James Comey, healthcare, and foreign policy in under 140 characters. Read on to find out what has kept Congress and President Trump's Twitter account so busy.
 

Notable Public Statements

• Chris Christie spoke with students about the United States’ position in the world and the differences between generations past and present.

• In a recent tweet, Donald Trump suggested replacing press briefings with written handouts to address the criticism of the accuracy of past remarks.

• Senator Ben Sasse questioned former FBI Director James Comey regarding cybersecurity, Russia, and Wikileaks.

• Senator Jeanne Shaheen delivered a keynote address on Russia and the current direction of its foreign policy goals.  

Recent Legislation:

• HR 1628: The House voted to pass a bill amending the Affordable Care Act. This included changes to Medicaid eligibility requirements, cost-sharing, and funding for various facilities and organizations among others.

• HR 244: $1.2 trillion was appropriated to various governmental agencies, including the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, Education, and Labor through the end of the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2017.

• Texas HB 39: Texas House members voted to pass a bill that prohibits the vaccination of children new to the foster care system among other healthcare provisions.

• Illinois HB 2462: A bill was passed that prohibits employers from asking job candidates about their previous or current wages or salaries.

• Alabama SB 200: Alabama House members voted to pass a bill that prevents an employer from inquiring about a job applicant's criminal history.

• Tennessee HB 531: Tennessee House members voted to pass a bill that grants free community college education to eligible adults via the Tennessee Reconnect Grant.  

Endorsements:

• Our Revolution endorsed Tom Perriello in his gubernatorial race in Virginia.

• Democracy for America endorsed Justin Fairfax for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia and Jon Ossoff for Congress in Georgia.

• The Susan B. Anthony List endorsed Karen Handel in the congressional race for Georgia’s sixth district.

• The National Rifle Association endorsed Karen Handel (GA) for Congress.

• The New Jersey Fraternal Order of Police and New Jersey Education Association endorsed Philip Murphy (NJ) for Governor.

• NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia endorsed Ralph Northam (VA) for Governor.

• Sierra Club endorsed Jimmy Gomez (CA) and Jon Ossoff (GA) for Congress.

• National Right to Life endorsed Karen Handel (GA) for Congress.

• United Farm Workers endorsed Jimmy Gomez in the congressional race for California’s 34th district.

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