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Covid-19: Politics blunts Christmas as US government shutdown nears
If the House vote succeeds, the Senate may hold its vote as early as Tuesday.
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Trump vetoes $740.5-bn defence bill, calls it 'gift' to Russia, China
Pelosi said in a statement shortly afterward that Congress would begin voting to override on Monday.
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Donald Trump vetoes defence bill, setting up possible override vote
Donald Trump vetoed the defence policy bill, following through on threats to veto a measure that has broad bipartisan support in Congress
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Donald Trump refuses to sign relief Bill, seeks $2,000 stimulus payment
Threat throws into turmoil a bipartisan effort by Congress to help millions
US Congressman asks India to provide security to agitating farmers
A Democratic American lawmaker urged the Indian government to provide safety to the protesting farmers as he hailed the recent offers of dialogue
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US Congress clears $25 million for democracy, gender programmes in Pakistan
The US Congress on Tuesday approved USD 25 million civilian aid package for Pakistan to strengthen democracy and promote women's rights in the South Asian country
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$900 billion coronavirus aid is unequivocally beneficial: Fed official
Last week the Fed, in its final meeting of 2020, promised to keep funneling cash into financial markets further into the future to fight the recession
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US Congress averts shutdown; fight continues over Covid pandemic aid
Congress swiftly passed a two-day stopgap spending bill, averting a partial government shutdown and buying time for endgame negotiations on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package
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US Congress closes in on $900 bn Covid-19 aid bill as Friday deadline looms
Negotiators were looking for a way to shift the approach to aiding hard-hit state and local governments, which has been a key Democratic priority but opposed by Republicans
President-elect Biden, top Democrats swing behind bipartisan virus aid bill
This comes in hopes of breaking a monthslong logjam and delivering much-sought aid as the tempestuous congressional session speeds to a close.
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Fed and Treasury urge Congress to approve more Covid-19 relief funds
In his most direct comments so far, Powell told the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday that it''s "very important" for Congress to provide economic support
Biden urges Congress to pass robust relief package for most hit by Covid-19
US President-elect Joe Biden urged the Congress to pass a robust economic reforms package that can meet the urgent needs of Americans who have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic
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Mnuchin's Fed funding clawback will not 'hamstring' new administration
Mnuchin told Fed Chair Powell in a letter that the $455 bn allocated to Treasury under the CARES Act last spring should be available for Congress to reallocate
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US: Democrats clinch House control, but majority likely to shrink
The party has now nailed down at least 218 seats, according to The Associated Press, and could win a few others when more votes are counted
GOP presses ahead after election with FBI's Russia probe investigation
The latest burst of activity came Tuesday when the GOP-led Senate Judiciary Committee grilled former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe
'Samosa caucus': US Congress could have more Indian Americans to the House
The "Samosa caucus" comprises of five Indian-American lawmakers, including four members of the House of Representatives and Senator and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris
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US Congressional report seeks decisive action against Chinese threats
A US Congressional report has sought decisive action to combat threats posed by China, alleging that it is engaged in human rights violations and violated other nations' sovereignty
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US House panel to start work on resolution holding Mike Pompeo in contempt
Engel said Pompeo is defying two subpoenas authorized by the Foreign Affairs Committee to look into matters related to the Trump impeachment inquiry and Ukraine
No pre-election return of mail boxes, equipment, says US Postmaster
His testimony raised fresh questions about how the Postal Service will ensure timely delivery of ballots for the November election
Oil steadies as demand fears due to Covid-19 offset high OPEC compliance
Brent crude futures rose 9 cents to settle at $45.46 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures ended unchanged at $42.89 a barrel
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