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Political Research Wrap Up: Comey, Healthcare, and Foreign Policy in Under 140 Characters
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 ...