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Dems are waging entrenched fights on guns and abortion. Jackie Speier is at the center of both.
Politico via Yahoo News· 2 years agoRep. Jackie Speier was fuming that Congress’ celebrated gun bill did nothing to restrict the weapon that nearly killed her 44 years ago. That doesn’t mean she opposed it. “Sometimes we oversell ...
Column: California lawmaker who survived Jonestown, Jan. 6 reflects on Trump, Jim Jones and Congress
LA Times via Yahoo News· 1 year agoCalifornia Rep. Jackie Speier said the dysfunction and glacial pace of Congress could be...
How Congresswoman Jackie Speier Survived
Elle via Yahoo News· 1 year agoShe survived a shooting, a miscarriage, and unfathomable loss—channeling it all into public service. Now, after 15 years in Congress, Rep. Jackie Speier...
Progressives eye longshot bid to protect abortion rights for troops
Politico via Yahoo News· 2 years agoProgressive Democrats are eyeing must-pass defense legislation as the next battleground to protect...
Pilot Program to Offer Troops Personal Gun Safes in Bid to Curb Suicides Gets Approval from House
Military.com via Yahoo News· 2 years agoHouse lawmakers have signed off on a plan aimed at preventing military suicides by offering gun...
Escobar champions bill for speedy action in service members' harassment claims
The El Paso Times via Yahoo News· 2 years agoU.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, hopes a new bill she introduced to speed processing of...
Pelosi going to Armenia amid renewed clashes with Azerbaijan
Politico via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSpeaker Nancy Pelosi will travel to Armenia this weekend in a show of support for the country, which...
AOC, other lawmakers arrested outside Supreme Court at protest for abortion rights
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA group of lawmakers, including Reps Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressley, Ilhan Omar, Andy...
Democrats brace for a national security brain drain
Politico via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA host of House Democrats versed in national security and foreign affairs are at risk of losing their seats in November — just as some of their most...
House Dem laments ‘friendly fire’ after losing a plum panel seat
Politico via Yahoo News· 1 year agoRep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.), one of the party's more senior Intelligence Committee members, isn't...