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In the Hopper: Subpoena power; child care rulings; terrorism bill
House members are threatening to use their subpoena power over emails related to communications about $105 million in federal transportation funds
Read More »Breaking the Ice: Listening is key to communicating for Rep. Pryor
“You have to listen under what they’re saying."
Read More »Capitol Retort: Un-tax and spend; Trump budget; Session’s best (or worst)
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Read More »In the Hopper: Reinsurance; prison health-cost spike; strangulation bill
Lawmakers are nearing agreement on $9.2 million in emergency funding to make up for an unexpected spike in Corrections Department medical costs.
Read More »Capitol Retort: Big brother; insuring insurers; stadium drama
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Read More »Breaking the Ice: From controversial candidate to freshman lawmaker
Freshman Rep. Nolan West, R-Blaine, has decorated his office “like a museum” with historic-looking artwork and a small collection of old books.
Read More »In the Hopper: Reinsurance moves ahead; Real (gone) ID; fake cops
A bill to protect health insurers from hyper-expensive individual medical claims cleared its final House committee Wednesday.
Read More »Breaking the Ice: Indian education inspires council director
“What set me on a career path was [my mother's] tireless advocacy for American Indian students."
Read More »Capitol Retort: Trump boom; what the hell; snakes in the grass
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