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Senate Democrats urge House ERA passage
Purchase a subscription to AFP | Subscribe to AFP podcasts on iTunes. News, press releases, letters to the editor: augustafreepress2@gmail.com. Last month, the Virginia Senate passed the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) with broad bipartisan support. Since then, the Virginia House of Delegates has faile

Nancy Pelosi Says She Has Equal Power to Donald Trump in Meeting with European Leaders
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi while visiting Brussels this week told European leaders that President Donald Trump does not wield all the power in the United States and suggested that she is essentially his equal because of the “power of the purse.”
Nancy Pelosi Says She Has Equal Power to Donald Trump in Meeting with European Leaders
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi while visiting Brussels this week told European leaders that President Donald Trump does not wield all the power in the United States and suggested that she is essentially his equal because of the “power of the purse.”

All the pro-trade Democrats go missing
Does anyone know where all those free trade Democrats went?. Since Donald Trump burst on the scene, liberal policy wonks and their Democratic allies have had a field day torching him for his tariff policies. Last year when I testified before the Senate on auto tariffs, nearly every Democrat on the c
All the pro-trade Democrats go missing
Does anyone know where all those free trade Democrats went?. Since Donald Trump burst on the scene, liberal policy wonks and their Democratic allies have had a field day torching him for his tariff policies. Last year when I testified before the Senate on auto tariffs, nearly every Democrat on the c

Steven Horsford picked as senior Whip for House Democrats
WASHINGTON — Nevada Rep. Steven Horsford was tapped Tuesday by House Democratic leadership to serve as a senior Whip to help shape policy and messaging on issues before the 116th Congress.
Steven Horsford picked as senior Whip for House Democrats
WASHINGTON — Nevada Rep. Steven Horsford was tapped Tuesday by House Democratic leadership to serve as a senior Whip to help shape policy and messaging on issues before the 116th Congress.

Sanders taps new campaign manager, gets endorsements from top Vermont lawmakers
(CNN)Sen. Bernie Sanders has hired Faiz Shakir, a respected progressive operative who had been serving as the national political director for the American Civil Liberties Union, to manage his presidential campaign, an aide told CNN on Tuesday.
Sanders taps new campaign manager, gets endorsements from top Vermont lawmakers
(CNN)Sen. Bernie Sanders has hired Faiz Shakir, a respected progressive operative who had been serving as the national political director for the American Civil Liberties Union, to manage his presidential campaign, an aide told CNN on Tuesday.

House Democrats Launch Investigation Into White House Handling of Saudi Arabia Nuclear Plan
(WASHINGTON) — Senior White House officials pushed a project to share nuclear power technology with Saudi Arabia despite the objections of ethics and national security officials, according to a new congressional report citing whistleblowers within the administration.
House Democrats Launch Investigation Into White House Handling of Saudi Arabia Nuclear Plan
(WASHINGTON) — Senior White House officials pushed a project to share nuclear power technology with Saudi Arabia despite the objections of ethics and national security officials, according to a new congressional report citing whistleblowers within the administration.

WATCH: Voters React To Bernie Running For President. It's Not Good For Bernie.
Voters laughed on Tuesday over socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-VT) announcement that he is running for president, saying that he is a gift to the Republican Party. Sanders, who announced his run on Tuesday, "immediately resorted to blasting out a series of personal insults at President Donald Trum
WATCH: Voters React To Bernie Running For President. It's Not Good For Bernie.
Voters laughed on Tuesday over socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-VT) announcement that he is running for president, saying that he is a gift to the Republican Party. Sanders, who announced his run on Tuesday, "immediately resorted to blasting out a series of personal insults at President Donald Trum

House Democrat Questions African-American Representation in State Agencies
As numerous high-ranking officials presented budget recommendations to a House committee this year, state Rep. Tommie Pierson Jr. noticed one key theme. Not a single one of them was African-American.
House Democrat Questions African-American Representation in State Agencies
As numerous high-ranking officials presented budget recommendations to a House committee this year, state Rep. Tommie Pierson Jr. noticed one key theme. Not a single one of them was African-American.

Oregon lawmakers seek to lower state voting age to 16
Democratic lawmakers in Oregon announced a measure on Monday to lower the state’s voting age from 18 to 16. Oregon state Sen. Shemia Fagan (D) said teenagers are “begging us to take action to protect their future,” The Oregonian reported.
Oregon lawmakers seek to lower state voting age to 16
Democratic lawmakers in Oregon announced a measure on Monday to lower the state’s voting age from 18 to 16. Oregon state Sen. Shemia Fagan (D) said teenagers are “begging us to take action to protect their future,” The Oregonian reported.

Trump officially directs Pentagon to create Space Force legislation for Congress
President Donald Trump signed a directive on Tuesday that ordered the Department of Defense create a Space Force as a sixth military branch. Known as Space Policy Directive 4 (SPD-4), the directive orders the Pentagon draft legislation for Congress that would create the Space Force as a part of the
Trump officially directs Pentagon to create Space Force legislation for Congress
President Donald Trump signed a directive on Tuesday that ordered the Department of Defense create a Space Force as a sixth military branch. Known as Space Policy Directive 4 (SPD-4), the directive orders the Pentagon draft legislation for Congress that would create the Space Force as a part of the

House Democrats: Flynn-linked group skirted law in Saudi nuclear push
A consulting firm once linked to former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is continuing to push President Donald Trump to endorse a plan to build nuclear reactors in Saudi Arabia, despite warnings from whistleblowers that their earlier efforts appeared to violate U.S. law, House Democrats said
House Democrats: Flynn-linked group skirted law in Saudi nuclear push
A consulting firm once linked to former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is continuing to push President Donald Trump to endorse a plan to build nuclear reactors in Saudi Arabia, despite warnings from whistleblowers that their earlier efforts appeared to violate U.S. law, House Democrats said

LETTER: 'Are they aware Medicare is not free?'
Democrats keep wanting Medicare for all. Are they aware Medicare is not free? My husband and I are in our mid 70s and between Medicare deduction from Social Security, supplemental insurance and Part D, we pay $747 a month, which is $8,968 a year, plus an additional $1,200 for drug co-pay.
LETTER: 'Are they aware Medicare is not free?'
Democrats keep wanting Medicare for all. Are they aware Medicare is not free? My husband and I are in our mid 70s and between Medicare deduction from Social Security, supplemental insurance and Part D, we pay $747 a month, which is $8,968 a year, plus an additional $1,200 for drug co-pay.

Bernie Sanders signals he's looking for a younger, female running mate
Democratic 2020 presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders followed in Sen. Cory Booker's footsteps on Tuesday night by indicating he would consider a woman running mate should he win the party's nomination.
Bernie Sanders signals he's looking for a younger, female running mate
Democratic 2020 presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders followed in Sen. Cory Booker's footsteps on Tuesday night by indicating he would consider a woman running mate should he win the party's nomination.

Some New Hampshire Dems want Bernie Sanders' ideas, but not Sanders
Manchester, N.H. - When independent Sen. Bernie Sanders returns to New Hampshire as a second-time presidential candidate, it's likely he'll receive a chilly reception. Three years after the Granite State delivered Sanders his first primary win over Hillary Clinton -- by a 23-point margin -- many of
Some New Hampshire Dems want Bernie Sanders' ideas, but not Sanders
Manchester, N.H. - When independent Sen. Bernie Sanders returns to New Hampshire as a second-time presidential candidate, it's likely he'll receive a chilly reception. Three years after the Granite State delivered Sanders his first primary win over Hillary Clinton -- by a 23-point margin -- many of

Support for Donald Trump’s National Emergency Is Even Less Than His Job Approval Rating, Poll Indicates
Fewer Americans approve of President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration than his overall job performance, with the majority of Americans saying the executive action should be challenged in court, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll.
Support for Donald Trump’s National Emergency Is Even Less Than His Job Approval Rating, Poll Indicates
Fewer Americans approve of President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration than his overall job performance, with the majority of Americans saying the executive action should be challenged in court, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll.

CNN to host Bernie Sanders at 2020 town hall
Washington (CNN)Sen. Bernie Sanders will head to Washington next Monday for a town hall moderated by CNN's Wolf Blitzer. The Independent senator from Vermont announced his candidacy for the presidency early Tuesday and will address a host of issues at the town hall, which will air at 8 p.m. ET.
CNN to host Bernie Sanders at 2020 town hall
Washington (CNN)Sen. Bernie Sanders will head to Washington next Monday for a town hall moderated by CNN's Wolf Blitzer. The Independent senator from Vermont announced his candidacy for the presidency early Tuesday and will address a host of issues at the town hall, which will air at 8 p.m. ET.

Bernie Sanders’s 2020 policy agenda: Medicare for All; action on climate change; $15 an hour minimum wage
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will run for president proposing to enact a “Medicare-for-all” health-care system, stave off catastrophic climate change through a “Green New Deal” and other climate measures, and implement a $15 an hour minimum wage for all American workers, according to aides to the sen
Bernie Sanders’s 2020 policy agenda: Medicare for All; action on climate change; $15 an hour minimum wage
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will run for president proposing to enact a “Medicare-for-all” health-care system, stave off catastrophic climate change through a “Green New Deal” and other climate measures, and implement a $15 an hour minimum wage for all American workers, according to aides to the sen

White House Pushed Nuclear Power Plan Despite Objections, House Democrats Say
Senior White House officials pushed a project to share nuclear power technology with Saudi Arabia despite the objections of ethics and national security officials, according to a new congressional report citing whistleblowers within the administration.
White House Pushed Nuclear Power Plan Despite Objections, House Democrats Say
Senior White House officials pushed a project to share nuclear power technology with Saudi Arabia despite the objections of ethics and national security officials, according to a new congressional report citing whistleblowers within the administration.

Get Ready for ‘Fat Laws’ If We Get ‘Medicare for All’
Are you a left-winger who thinks America should have free healthcare and “Medicare for all”? Are you a liberal who weighs a bit more than he should? Then get ready to have your healthcare cut off unless you lose weight.
Get Ready for ‘Fat Laws’ If We Get ‘Medicare for All’
Are you a left-winger who thinks America should have free healthcare and “Medicare for all”? Are you a liberal who weighs a bit more than he should? Then get ready to have your healthcare cut off unless you lose weight.

The Memo: Bernie Sanders’s WH launch sharpens ‘socialist’ question
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) was barely out of the starting gate in his presidential bid Tuesday when President Trump ’s reelection campaign blasted him as a socialist. But there are serious questions as to how effective such attacks will be, given that polling indicates a broadening popularity for i
The Memo: Bernie Sanders’s WH launch sharpens ‘socialist’ question
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Majority of voters not siding with Trump in emergency declaration controversy, poll shows
The majority of registered voters disapprove of President Trump declaring a national emergency and want to see it challenged in court, according to a new poll released Tuesday.
Majority of voters not siding with Trump in emergency declaration controversy, poll shows
The majority of registered voters disapprove of President Trump declaring a national emergency and want to see it challenged in court, according to a new poll released Tuesday.

The Democrat who lost to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is joining a major lobbying firm
Former Democratic Rep. Joe Crowley of New York is joining major lobbying firm Squire Patton Boggs. Crowley was ousted from his powerful position as chairman of the House Democratic Caucus after losing his primary race to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
The Democrat who lost to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is joining a major lobbying firm
Former Democratic Rep. Joe Crowley of New York is joining major lobbying firm Squire Patton Boggs. Crowley was ousted from his powerful position as chairman of the House Democratic Caucus after losing his primary race to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Sherrod Brown criticizes Medicare-for-all plans backed by other Democratic presidential hopefuls
WASHINGTON —– Sen. Sherrod Brown took aim at Democratic presidential contenders who favor government insurance for all Americans, warning it would cause “angst and anguish” for millions of people to give up their health plans provided by their employers or purchased by themselves.
Sherrod Brown criticizes Medicare-for-all plans backed by other Democratic presidential hopefuls
WASHINGTON —– Sen. Sherrod Brown took aim at Democratic presidential contenders who favor government insurance for all Americans, warning it would cause “angst and anguish” for millions of people to give up their health plans provided by their employers or purchased by themselves.

House Dems release 2020 GOP 'retirements to watch' for
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) on Tuesday released its “retirements to watch list” of potential GOP targets ahead of the 2020 election cycle. The House Democrats’ campaign arm is releasing customized digital ads for each of the 19 Republican incumbents’ districts — many of wh
House Dems release 2020 GOP 'retirements to watch' for
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) on Tuesday released its “retirements to watch list” of potential GOP targets ahead of the 2020 election cycle. The House Democrats’ campaign arm is releasing customized digital ads for each of the 19 Republican incumbents’ districts — many of wh

Trump: Bernie Sanders 'missed his time' for White House
President Trump on Tuesday downplayed Sen. Bernie Sanders ' (I-Vt.) chances in the 2020 presidential race, telling reporters he believes the Vermont senator "missed his time" to capture the Democratic nomination.
Trump: Bernie Sanders 'missed his time' for White House
President Trump on Tuesday downplayed Sen. Bernie Sanders ' (I-Vt.) chances in the 2020 presidential race, telling reporters he believes the Vermont senator "missed his time" to capture the Democratic nomination.
