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US Congress repeals Trump-era set of regulations on payday lenders
Congress on Thursday overturned a set of regulations enacted in the final days of the Trump administration that effectively allowed payday lenders to avoid state laws capping interest rates.
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Bipartisan senators reach tentative framework on infrastructure deal
A bipartisan group of senators reached a tentative framework on an infrastructure deal Wednesday ahead of a crucial meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House
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US Senate Republicans block legislation on voting rights amid tensions
US Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked a sweeping bill to overhaul federal elections, heightening already inflamed tensions over voting rights
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US House votes to scrap 2002 resolution that authorised Iraq war
The White House said in a statement that it supports the House Bill
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Chuck Schumer, White House back the repeal of Iraq War authorisation
This is a step that supporters say is necessary to constrain presidential war powers even though it is unlikely to affect US military operations around the world
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US lawmakers introduce legislation to ban facial recognition tech by govt
A group of US lawmakers has introduced a bicameral legislation to stop government use of biometric technology, including facial recognition tools
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Senators eye $579 billion in new infrastructure spending, $1 trillion plan
A bipartisan group of senators is eyeing an infrastructure deal with $579 billion in new spending as negotiators try to strike a nearly $1 trillion deal on Biden's top priority
$244-billion Bill to counter China tech threat gets US Senate nod
Creating 'imaginary enemy', Beijing denounces the sweeping package
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US Senate passes key bill to combat China's growing economic influence
The US Senate has passed a rare bipartisan legislative package aimed at improving the country's economic competition with China by investing billions of dollars in science and technology
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Senate passes bill to boost US technology industry, counter rivals
The Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill that aims to boost US semiconductor production and the development of artificial intelligence
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US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer expresses solidarity with India
Washington [US], June 1 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to the United States, Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Sunday called on US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to discuss the strategic partnership between the two countries, especially in the Quad, COVID-19 vaccines and healthcare.Taking to Twitter, Sandhu said: "Good conversation w/ Majority Leader @SenSchumer on the strategic partnership especially in QUAD; vaccines & healthcare. Discussed working together in innovation as well as emerging technologies & thanked him for his longstanding support for India & Indian American community."During the conversation, the Senate majority leader expressed concern over the sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in India and both sides discussed how the two countries are working together in innovation and emerging technologies.Apart from Schumer, some of the other top American Senators who have come out in support of India over the past few months include Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Cory .
US Senate eyes R&D Bill to counter China and bolster manufacturing
What started as a pragmatic effort to boost scientific research and development has morphed into a sweeping Senate Bill aimed at making the US more competitive with China and other countries
GOP senators ready $1 tn infrastructure counteroffer to Joe Biden
Senate Republicans revived negotiations over President Joe Biden's sweeping investment plan, preparing a $1 trillion infrastructure proposal that would be funded with Covid-19 relief money
US Senate advances bill to provide funding for technology research
The government funding for technology research is a part of a legislative measure to counter China amid strained ties and fierce competition between the two countries
US Senate passes bill to fight hate crimes against Asian Americans
The Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would help combat the rise of hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
US Senate confirms Vanita Gupta as associate attorney general
The United States Senate voted 51-49 to confirm Indian-American Vanita Gupta as associate attorney general, making her the first person of colour to occupy the position at the Department of Justice
Walter Mondale, former US vice president routed by Reagan, dies at 93
Of his decades in public service, Mondale spoke most glowingly of the two terms he spent representing Minnesota in the U.S. Senate, supporting civil-rights measures
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Sanctuaries in Pakistan helped in Taliban's success, says US Senator
Pakistan has played on both sides of the field in Afghanistan, says Jack Reed.
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US: Police chiefs throw support behind Joe Biden's civil rights pick
Dozens of police chiefs who ran some of America's largest police forces are lending their support to Kristen Clarke, who has been nominated to run the Justice Department's civil rights division
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US Senate confirms Becerra as head of Biden's ambitious health agenda
Becerra won confirmation on a party-line 50-49 vote
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