Illinois should tax consumer services to fix its fiscal problems
Dozens of states have a general sales tax. In Illinois, the tax covers consumer goods, but not services. That's a mistake, ...
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Why Is Vermont Senator Peter Welch Voting for Trump’s Nominees?
You’d be forgiven for not expecting the Democrats to put up serious opposition to the Trump agenda. Still, the ...
‘Blow this place up’: Frustrated Democrats want the Senate to fight harder
“We’ve got to make things hotter,” acknowledged Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), adding that the furor in the party will ...
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MAGA Agenda on the Line as Cabinet Picks Move to the Senate Floor
Some of Trump’s most contentious Cabinet picks are facing crucial votes this week after a string of hearings that saw ...
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Welch demands answers and action from HHS officials on disruption to Head Start programs
Vermont Business Magazine U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) joined Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and 27 of their colleagues today in issuing a letter to Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) ...
Heading into budget, governor faces major challenge to show ‘Illinois can govern itself’
Gov. JB Pritzker faces a $3 billion deficit as Illinois grapples with spending pressures and uncertain federal aid.
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Kaine, Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Expand Congressional Oversight of Foreign Assistance
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations ...