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US Congress: House votes to avert shutdown, but quick Senate OK in doubt
The House passed a bill that funds the government through February 18 and avoids a short-term shutdown after midnight Friday
 "US Congress: House votes to avert shutdown, but quick Senate OK in doubt")
United States lawmakers reach agreement to fund govt until Feb 18
The Congress has until midnight on Friday to pass a measure that would continue funding federal government operations during the pandemic
 "United States lawmakers reach agreement to fund govt until Feb 18")
Amazon exploiting sellers, to pocket $121 bn this year, says report
In 2019, Amazon pocketed $60 billion in seller fees and this year, its take will soar to $121 billion, according to the report titled 'Amazon's Toll Road' by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.
 "Amazon exploiting sellers, to pocket $121 bn this year, says report")
US House passes Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending Bill
The House passed the measure in a 220-213 vote
 "US House passes Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending Bill")
US lawmakers move to end US recognition of Putin as president after 2024
In April, Putin signed a law that gives the Russian head of state the right to seek two more terms in office
 "US lawmakers move to end US recognition of Putin as president after 2024")
Former Trump adviser Bannon to plead not guilty to contempt of Congress
Steve Bannon, a one-time adviser to former US President Donald Trump, is pleading not guilty to his contempt of Congress charges
 "Former Trump adviser Bannon to plead not guilty to contempt of Congress")
India among select few countries developing hypersonic missiles: US Report
India is among the select few countries which are developing hypersonic weapons, an independent Congressional report has said
 "India among select few countries developing hypersonic missiles: US Report")
Pentagon leaders to face Congress on Afghan pullout decision
In their first public testimony since the U.S. completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, top Pentagon leaders will face sharp questions in Congress about the chaotic pullout
 "Pentagon leaders to face Congress on Afghan pullout decision")
$549 mn planes sold as scrap: Ten ways US blew cash in Afghanistan
Watchdog set up by Congress spent 13 years documenting the successes and failures of America's efforts in Afghanistan.
 "$549 mn planes sold as scrap: Ten ways US blew cash in Afghanistan")
3.6 mn Americans at risk of eviction after Biden, Cong fail to extend ban
Hours before the ban was set to expire, Biden called on local governments to take all possible steps to immediately disburse the funds. Evictions could begin as soon as Monday
 "3.6 mn Americans at risk of eviction after Biden, Cong fail to extend ban")
Cook, Pichai join CEOs urging US Congress pass path to citizenship
Bill introduced to bar foreign students from staying after studies
 "Cook, Pichai join CEOs urging US Congress pass path to citizenship")
Joe Biden accuses Russia of trying to disrupt 2022 congressional elections
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (local time) accused his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of seeking to disrupt the 2022 elections by spreading "misinformation."
 "Joe Biden accuses Russia of trying to disrupt 2022 congressional elections")
Indian-American entrepreneur announces 2022 bid for Cong from California
An Indian-American engineer and entrepreneur has announced that she will be running for the US House of Representatives from a Congressional District in California
 "Indian-American entrepreneur announces 2022 bid for Cong from California")
Congressional Democrats eye immigration action in budget, but outlook hazy
Congressional Democrats and immigration advocates are staring at their best chance in years to overcome Republican opposition and give millions of people in US a way to become citizens
 "Congressional Democrats eye immigration action in budget, but outlook hazy")
6 bills to rein in Big Tech market power hurtle forward in US Congress
Six bills taking aim at the Big Tech market power are hurtling forward in the US Congress with bipartisan support even as a House panel has pushed forward an ambitious legislative package
 "6 bills to rein in Big Tech market power hurtle forward in US Congress")
Wall Street CEOs get heat from Congress over social justice, fees & wokeism
the Wall Street bosses frequently found themselves under fire from both sides of the aisle, Democrats and Republicans
 "Wall Street CEOs get heat from Congress over social justice, fees & wokeism")
Indian-American lawmaker's bill seeks to raise US aid to Covid-hit nations
Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Wednesday introduced a legislation in the House of Representatives to dramatically expand American aid to coronavirus-hit countries
 "Indian-American lawmaker's bill seeks to raise US aid to Covid-hit nations")
57 US Congress leaders urge Biden to bolster Covid assistance to India
Fifty-seven US Congressmen have written to President Joe Biden, urging him to bolster America's Covid-19 assistance to India
 "57 US Congress leaders urge Biden to bolster Covid assistance to India")
Joe Biden urges US Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform
US President Joe Biden has urged Congress to pass the comprehensive immigration reform, asserting that immigrants have done so much for America during the pandemic
 "Joe Biden urges US Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform")
White supremacy a terror threat US must remain vigilant against: Joe Biden
In his first joint address to the US Congress, President Joe Biden identified white supremacy as a domestic terror threat that America must remain vigilant against
 "White supremacy a terror threat US must remain vigilant against: Joe Biden")
