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Political Research Wrap-Up: Not much of a recess for Congress.
While Congress was on recess, discussion over hurricanes, white supremacists, and North Korea kept them from enjoying it.
Notable Public Statements:
President Trump discusses Workforce/Apprenticeship and answers questions regarding North Korea. Read full statement➤
President Trump on his pardon of Joe Arpaio. Read full statement➤
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) on the white nationalist demonstration and violence that occurred in Charlottesville. Read full statement➤
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) after Hurricane Harvey made initial contact along the Texas Gulf Coast. Read full statement➤
Sen. Duckworth (D-IL) on her opposition to President Trump’s ban on transgender individuals serving in the military. Read full press release➤
Governor McAuliffe (D-VA) on Confederate monument removal. Read full statement➤
Sen. Booker (D-NJ) introduced a bill to end the federal prohibition on marijuana Read full press release➤
Check out our latest piece. Click here to read “Rising Tensions with North Korea: A Timeline.”
Recent Legislation:
Health Care Amendments:
S Amdt 270: This amendment would have replaced the ACA with the Better Care Reconciliation Act, also known as the “repeal and replace” option.
S Amdt 271: Senate also voted on a bill that would have replaced the ACA with the “Obamacare Repeal Reconciliation Act of 2017,” or the “repeal-only” option.
S Amdt 340: This amendment would have expanded Medicare coverage, providing comprehensive health insurance for all United States residents.
S Amdt 667: The final health care vote to pass an amendment that would have replaced the ACA with the Health Care Freedom Act of 2017, or the “skinny repeal” option.
