They will also consider more conference rules change proposals that include requests from the Freedom Caucus, such as banning earmarks. Republicans will elect new regional representatives this week, under an expanded structure that gives more power to rank-and-file members. The National Retail Foundation on Monday echoed Biden’s statement, emphasizing the potentially devastating effects of a strike.įor House Republicans, much of the next five weeks and lame-duck legislative session will be overshadowed by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s (Calif.) quest for the Speakership amid opposition from a handful of conservatives who threaten to sink his bid, writes The Hill’s Emily Brooks. “But in this case - where the economic impact of a shutdown would hurt millions of other working people and families - I believe Congress must use its powers to adopt this deal.” “As a proud pro-labor President, I am reluctant to override the ratification procedures and the views of those who voted against the agreement,” Biden said in the statement. A rail strike could threaten the national water supply, stop passenger rail travel and trigger major disruptions to the supply chain during the height of the holiday season ( The Washington Post and The Hill). Rail workers have said they are angry and frustrated that the deal did not include paid sick days or other substantial changes to an attendance policy. That deal was recently voted down by four railroad unions representing most of the union members. President Biden on Monday called on Congress to pass legislation immediately to adopt the tentative agreement between railroad workers and operators to avert a potential rail shutdown with less than two weeks remaining until the strike deadline.
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“We must take full advantage of the coming weeks to deliver results for the people.” “Whether it’s strengthening our economy, improving our immigration system, protecting our national security, or safeguarding democracy around the world, we have important work ahead of us in December,” House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer wrote in a Sunday letter to his Democratic colleagues. In the final sprint before the end of the 117th Congress, the House and Senate face a laundry list of legislative items to consider before the year’s end, from a must-pass bill to keep federal agencies operating to a bill that would reform how Congress counts electoral votes ( CBS News and Vox).
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