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Torrence Banks retweeted
A few months ago, a Bloomberg Law editor threatened me with a good time.
"...according to a Bloomberg Law analysis of 11,000 pages of files that were accessible only by going to the court in person and obtaining them on paper."
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Senate Democrats are panning the latest text of a bill meant to regulate cryptocurrency. Democrats weren’t ready to commit Monday regarding a Senate procedural vote, citing concerns over the ethics language as their main deterrent. news.bgov.com/bloomberg-gove…
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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said Monday his bill providing nationwide guidelines to college sports will be voted on “within the next 10 days.” news.bgov.com/bloomberg-gove…
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Out on the campaign trail, Democrats and Republicans alike are bashing data centers, aiming to use the animosity and suspicion over the facilities as political fuel. It’s one of the few issues that unite high-profile candidates in both parties. news.bgov.com/bloomberg-gove…
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House Republicans Can Request Election Observers for Midterms news.bgov.com/bloomberg-gove…
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Senate Democrats tell me they are still pushing for a 2-year delay in the GOP tax law's provision forcing states to shoulder more of SNAP's costs. w/@BanksTorrence
Senate Democrats are pushing back on an updated draft of the farm bill released late last week ahead of an Aug. 6 markup, calling changes related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s cost shifts insufficient. news.bgov.com/bloomberg-gove…
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Bipartisan legislation authorizing water infrastructure projects across the country advanced unanimously out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Tuesday. news.bgov.com/bloomberg-gove…
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Planned Parenthood Medicaid Funding Set to Resume: Explained news.bgov.com/bloomberg-gove…
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Lawmakers on the Senate Homeland Security Committee want the Postal Service to reduce labor costs by relying more on private companies and consolidate facilities before Congress gives the agency any additional financial relief. news.bgov.com/bloomberg-gove…
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Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the NO FAKES Act, which @MarshaBlackburn is vying to include in a legislative package addressing state AI preemption and consumer protections
From my colleague @BanksTorrence:
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The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a bill by voice vote Thursday that would protect the likeness of American citizens from digital copies. news.bgov.com/bloomberg-gove…
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is expected to introduce a bill Thursday that would provide US citizens a say in how artificial intelligence companies are run. news.bgov.com/bloomberg-gove…
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This is the best news.
I loved working with Torrence throughout his time at NOTUS. His reporting is amazing and readers are so lucky to have him doing his thing. We’ll miss him here but so excited to read him over at @BGOV
Yesterday was my final day @washingtonsun. I’m grateful for my experience, and the variety of talented reporters and editors I had a chance to work with along the way.
Later this month, I will be going to @BGOV as a Capitol Hill reporter. I’m looking forward to joining the team!
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“A directive from the Office of Management and Budget could force the Smithsonian Institution to change its spending plans to match President Donald Trump’s priorities” — @BanksTorrence of @washingtonsun notus.org/trump-white-house/…
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SCOOP: Trump admin is paying millions to quickly cover four enormous bronze horses with extra-thick 23.75 karat gold leaf.
The money for the rush job is coming from National Park Service. In total, I found ~$100 mil spent on new DC beautification projects
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NEW: My dispatch tonight from Cornyn’s election night event.
It was a painful end for the four-term senator, but in the end, not an unexpected one.
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Rep. Mike Flood, a Republican from Nebraska, was jeered and backpedaled from several of President Trump’s signature policies at a town hall this evening — his second contentious encounter with constituents within the past year.
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Asked Cassidy if he’s joining the YOLO club:
“If you look at the HELP committee, there's already been some back and forth regarding nominees. But if you're asking me, am I going to deliberately push back on things? No, I'm going to do what's good for my country and my state.”
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NOTUS is out with a very good forum this sunny Friday afternoon w/ commentary from @sallyquinndc, @CapehartJ, @Milbank, @AlyssaRosenberg and many other former Washington Post veterans about how to improve D.C. journalism -->
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SCOOP: FEMA is losing another high-profile official — just before hurricane season and the World Cup.
“Keith is one of the most trusted voices in the agency and it’s a huge blow to not only the workforce but our readiness at large.”
w/ @BanksTorrence
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