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Meet the new members: A Kamala Harris protegee rises

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The new member: Rep. Lateefah Simon (D-Calif.) How they got here: Simon bested a fellow Democrat, Jennifer Tran, in the general election for this solidly Democratic seat based in Oakland. She won 65 percent to 35 percent. Inside the campaign: Simon was a heavy favorite in this contest after jumping into the race to replace long-time Bay Area Rep…
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Insurer CEOs testifying before House health subcommittee Jan. 22

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House Republicans are summoning top health insurance executives to testify on Capitol Hill this month as part of a broader effort to examine health care costs, a move that comes weeks after enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits expired Dec. 31. The hearing announcement comes amid Democrat criticism that Republicans allowed the enhanced ACA subsidies to lapse — a decision they argue is burdening Americans who relied on the enhanced tax credits to help them afford Obamacare premiums…
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How John Thune is trying to save the Senate for Republicans

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How John Thune is trying to save the Senate for Republicans

The Senate majority leader appeared at the U.S.-Mexico border to rekindle interest in the GOP’s legislative accomplishments…
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House passes three-bill spending package with weeks left to avoid a shutdown

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House passes three-bill spending package with weeks left to avoid a shutdown

The Senate is expected to take up the so-called “minibus” next week…
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